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đâš Did You Know? International Animation Day Fun Facts! âšđ
On October 28, we celebrate International Animation Day to honor the origins and evolution of animation! But did you know that animation has two groundbreaking pioneers? đ€
1892: Charles-Ămile Reynaud brought the worldâs first public animation screening to life with his ThĂ©Ăątre Optique in Paris, showcasing hand-painted images that enchanted early audiences. This event marked a huge leap in visual storytelling! đšđœïž
1908: Ămile Cohl created Fantasmagorie, considered the first traditional animated film. This short cartoon used individual drawings on paper to create motion, setting the stage for the animation techniques we recognize today. đïžđ
Both milestones remind us of animation`s rich history and its power to capture imaginations across generations! đđ« Celebrate with us by revisiting a favorite animated film today!
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Behind The Scenes: How Early Online Marketing and the state of Maryland helped make The Blair Witch Project a horror classic!
On a budget of less than a million, the film went on to gross more than $250 million worldwide and was one of the first films to use interactive internet marketing, deploying a website that added a sense of realism to the entire premise, complete with actors posing as police and childhood photos of the actors. According to an article in The Wrap, âThe marketing ruse even extended to the then fledgling IMDb.com â which listed the three actors as âmissing, presumed dead.`â
More fun facts: most of the film was shot in Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County, Maryland, plus some additional scenes filmed in historic Burkittsville. âWe set up a base at a house in Germantown, Maryland,â said Daniel Myrick, co-director of the film, to The Guardian. âThere were 10 to 15 of us there for six weeks, sleeping on couches and on the floor. The shoot took eight days and was a 24/7 operation. It wasnât like a normal film [shoot].â SĂĄnchez added âI never thought realistically of leaving the characters in the woods for seven or eight days straight. Originally, we expected them to shoot just ten scenes on 16mm.â (Filmmaker Magazine).
Perhaps one of the filmâs most memorable elements is its âfound footageâ style. SĂĄnchez and Myrick taught the actors how to operate a 16-mm camera and an 8-mm camcorder and told them to record everything they did during the shoot. The resulting shaky, amateurish footage contributes to the authentic feel of the âdocumentary.â
Donât miss your chance to see this genre redefining film this Thursday, October 24 at 8 PM. Plus - stick around after for Q&A with special guest co-director and co-writer Eduardo SĂĄnchez.
(1999, USA, 1h21m, R)
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đïžWhat to watch next: The Blair Witch Project
Experience the groundbreaking indie phenomenon The Blair Witch Project, hailed as the most successful independent film of all time. Filmed just outside Baltimore in the haunting woods of Burkittsville, this genre-defining work of cinematic suspense immerses audiences in the chilling story of three filmmakers who disappear while documenting the legend of the Blair Witch. Their raw footage is all that remains, capturing the eerie descent into fear and uncertainty. Atmospheric, innovative, and unsettlingly close to home, this film is a must-see for those who appreciate the artistry of tension and local storytelling brought to life.
(1999, USA, 1h21m, R)
Next Thursday, October 24 @ 8:00pm youâre invited to a special 25th anniversary screening of The Blair Witch Project followed by a live Q&A with special guest co-director and co-writer Eduardo SĂĄnchez.
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25 Years of Horror đ±!
This Halloween, journey back to the woods as the Parkway Theatre presents a 25th anniversary screening of the iconic The Blair Witch Project! Filmed just outside Baltimore in Burkittsville, this suspenseful thriller still chills to the bone.
âŒïž Special guest alert: Co-director and co-writer Eduardo SĂĄnchez will join us for a live Q&A after the screening!
Stick around for cocktails in the lounge afterward!
Next Thursday, October 24 @ 8:00pm.
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John Waters Presents âBUTT BOYâ đ
7:00 p.m. Fri. May 3
Hereâs what the Pope of Trash has to say about the film he selected to present at the 25th anniversary of the Maryland Film Festival:
âA jaw-dropping, deadpan, bowel-bonkers thriller about a heterosexual dad whoâŠ
đŁ Announcing the Opening Night film of the 25th anniversary of the Maryland Film Festival,âLUTHER: NEVER TOO MUCHâ with director and other VIP guests
7:30 p.m. Thurs. May 2
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Out Loud
The SNF Parkway, The Pride Center of Maryland, and The Club Car are proud to present: OUT LOUD A Celebration of Onscreen LGBTQ+ Changemakers October 18 & 19 at the Parkway Theatre OUT LOUD is a weekend-long exploration of the legacy of queer representation in...
A Summer Like No Other at the SNF Parkway
Friends, Since the groundbreaking 25th Annual Maryland Film Festival re-opened the SNF Parkway in May, your friends over here at Charles and North have not taken a breath in working to unfurl a new vision for the future of film, community, and media in Baltimore. Take...
Scot Spencer and Camille Blake Fall Unveil a Renewed Vision
WELCOME Scot Spencer Good evening and welcome to the SNF Parkway Theatre, home of the Maryland Film Festival. My name is Scot Spencer and I am the Chair of the Board of Directors. Camille Blake Fall And my name is Camille Blake Fall and I am the Vice...
Announcing a Renewed Vision
On May 28, 2024, we hosted an event attended by hundreds of community members, where we unveiled a new vision for the SNF Parkway Theatre.
Board Chair Scot Spencer and Vice Chair Camille Blake Fall shared exciting changes planned for our theatre. These enhancements aim to make the venue more accessible and vibrant for everyoneâartists, audiences, and community partners alike.
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The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Parkway Features:
- A breathtaking 417-seat auditorium in the original Parkway Theatre
- Two smaller 85-seat theaters
- State-of-the-art projection and sound
- Locally-sourced concessions and a ground-floor bar lounge
- Year-round headquarters for the Maryland Film Festival
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