Saturday, November 4, 2023, 10 a.m., George Eastman Museum
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Visit the museum today, free of charge!
Explore the various exhibitions, hands-on activities in the Discovery Room, and the historic mansion. Also, join us for an In Focus talk, Upside Down and Backwards: The Magic of Motion Picture Film Projection at 1pm in the Multipurpose Hall.
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Talks, Family Events | In Focus: UPSIDE DOWN AND BACKWARDS: The Magic of Motion Picture Film Projection
How does a film go from the vault to the projection booth? Why is the projectionist hidden up in a booth, anyway? What role does film exhibition play in film preservation? Join Dryden Theatre Chief Projectionist Sheryl Smith for a look at the answers to these questions and more.
Gillian Laub: Southern Rites
June 30–December 31, 2023
In Southern Rites, Gillian Laub engages her skills as a photographer, filmmaker, and visual activist to examine the realities of racism and raise questions that are simultaneously painful and essential to understanding the American consciousness.
Exploring Animation: Rochester International Academy Phenakistoscope Discovery Project
October 7, 2023–February 25, 2024
The Rochester International Academy (RIA) was founded by the Rochester City School District in
2011 to facilitate the cultural and academic transition of newly arrived English language learners. Rochester International Academy students worked with Art Teacher Ben Rubin for an introduction to the theme of moving images bridging traditional and digital media. Through this project, the students explored multiple artistic media, the optical illusion that makes all forms of animation possible, and their own creativity.