Our team has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support. A system of classification derived from the practice and method of collaboratively creating and managing tags to annotate and categorize content. The american genre film archive agfa is a nonprofit that preserves the legacy of genre films through collection, conservation, and distribution. A boy and his dog 20 tv14 41 min drama, horror, mystery. The american genre film archive agfa is excited to announce its initial slate of theatrical and home video releases in collaboration with seattles something weird. Jan 18, 2017 the american genre film archive adds the severin, arrow, and vinegar syndrome archives to their quest to preserve and screen the most bizarre and brilliant corners of genre cinema. The american genre film archive and something weird team up. Oct 19, 2018 on the eve of the firstever vhstival which takes place this weekend and is exactly what it sounds like, the american genre film archive and alamo drafthouse have announced a plan to preserve. Treasures from american film archives in 2000, 18 of americas premier archives joined forces with the nfpf to release preserved films from their collections for the first time on home video. A film genre is a motionpicture category based for example on similarities either in the narrative elements or in the emotional response to the film namely. Agfa exists to preserve the legacy of genre movies through collection, conservation, and distribution. After a few years of being championed by the website bleeding skull, the film has finally made it to dvd courtesy of american genre film archive.
Select an icon or film genre category below, read about the development and history of the genre, and view chronological lists of selected, representative greatest films for each one with. Agfa american genre film archive is a nonprofit that preserves the legacy of genre films through collection, conservation, and distribution. For our kickoff tape, weve curated an hourlong joyride through the hallowed halls of behind the scenes horror. How the american genre film archive is saving movies one reel at a time austin nonprofit preserves cinemas underseen and underappreciated by richard whittaker, fri. With american genre film archive sorted by title ascending view mode. The analysis of once upon a time in america is great. Cinematic genre film genre the academic term is film genre. The treasures from american film archives series of dvds is produced by the national film preservation foundation nfpf, a nonprofit organization created by the u. How the american genre film archive is saving movies one reel. Agfa is raising money to help save endangered 35mm film prints, starting with the astrologer.
They already have the largest archive of genre film prints in the world, and now theyll begin. After a successful kickstarter campaign in 2015, agfa purchased a 4k film scanner to create new digital transfers of titles from the something weird library. Movie title search for people movies by director movies by producer movies by cast movies by release year movies by production company movies by genre movies by subject all. The american genre film archive kickstarter purchased a 4k film scanner in 2015 so they could digitally transfer titles from the something weird library. Started in 2006 as basically a hoard of 35mm film prints, the american genre film archive has rapidly grown to over 6,000 film elements, from. American genre film archive news bloody disgusting. Some crew members of a company shooting a horror film begin to suspect that the killings in the movie are real, and that they are actually making a snuff film. The resulting treasures from american film archives, 50 preserved films showcases the breadth of american filmmaking during the first 100 years of the motion picture. Help agfas nonprofit mission by purchasing our latest mixtape for a donation of 99 cents or paywhatyouwant. The american genre film archive and something weird team. Reel film day is an annual celebration of watching 35mm film prints in a jampacked theater with celluloidworshipping maniacs on march 5 or 3.
According to its website, the nonprofit american genre film archives mission is to preserve the legacy of genre movies through collection, conservation, and distribution. Our archive counts among its advisors alamo drafthouse founders tim and karrie league, filmmakers paul thomas anderson, anna biller, frank henenlotter, and nicolas winding refn. Formed in 2009, the american genre film archive agfa is a 50 nonprofit located in austin, texas. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. The jhorror classic returns to theaters in a brand new restoration. The american genre film archives complete theatrical film.
American genre film archive kickstarter campaign the. This is the fourth release in the series, following the zodiac killer, bat pussy, and ed. Little caesar and the gangster film comparative forms. American genre film archive agfa american genre film archive is a nonprofit that preserves the legacy of genre films through collection, conservation. Club may already know that were fans of the american genre film archive, the austinbased organization that. Texas state universitys hank hehmsoth, associate professor in the school of music, composed the film score for the film, which is receiving a bluray special edition release from american genre film archive agfa on oct. The american genre film archive agfa is a 501c3 nonprofit that preserves genre movies through. Agfa will distribute fifty film classics from shout. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible.
The american genre film archive specializes in horror, sleaze, action, and independent regional filmmaking, as well as international genre cinema with an. The resulting 4dvd set showcased the incredible diversity of american filmmaking and launched the awardwinning treasures dvd series. Shot on 16mm and finished on video, the lack of surviving film elements precluded a bluray release so agfa has made do with the films 1 tape master. With rarities ranging from the first movie exhibited in the united states to a 1985 experimental documentary of new yorks battery park, the 11hour fourdvd box set received. The mission of the academic film archive of north america afa is to acquire, preserve, document, and promote academic film by providing an archive, resource, and forum for continuing scholarly advancement and public exhibition. It is a mustread for anyone interested in film genre. The american genre film archive, the largest nonprofit genre film archive and distributor in the world, has teamed up with shout. The american genre film archive agfa has spent the last decade rescuing some of the most glorious cinematic trash ever conceived. Preserved films national film preservation foundation. Factory for a wideranging new theatrical partnership that will. Check out the american genre film archive on indiegogo. Our archive counts among its advisors alamo drafthouse founders tim and karrie league, filmmakers paul thomas anderson, anna biller, frank henenlotter, and nicolas winding refn, musician.
The american genre film archives complete theatrical. How the american genre film archive is saving the history of exploitation cinema. Formed in 2009, the american genre film archive agfa is a 501c3. I get excited, kinda like when you were a kid and saw capcom logo before a. Apr 16, 2019 the american genre film archive, the largest nonprofit genre film archive and distributor in the world, has teamed up with shout. American genre film archive announces vhs preservation. Housing over six thousand film prints, a 4k film scanner, and theatrical and home video distribution arms, agfa will never rest until genre movies rule the world. The american genre film archive is a 501c3 nonprofit organization established in 2009 by tim league, founder and ceo of the alamo drafthouse cinema.
Today, the american genre film archive agfa announced a new initiative to begin the process of preserving vhsonly films, by transferring them to digital. The nfpf publishes these dvd sets, with accompanying booklets and extensive commentary, to promote public access to the films preserved by the american archival community. Formed in 2009, the american genre film archive agfa is a 501c3 nonprofit located in austin, texas. But the american genre film archive will offer up something different on 35mm for those lucky enough to be near the right theaters. With a sense of rebellion against established film archives, agfa is dedicated to the collection of 35mm prints of exploitation films from the 1960s1980s in order to conserve and distribute. Shot on 16mm and finished on video, the lack of surviving film elements precluded a bluray release so agfa has made do with the film s 1 tape master. View full company info for american genre film archive 1.
How the american genre film archive is saving movies one. Sep 16, 2016 how the american genre film archive is saving movies one reel at a time austin nonprofit preserves cinemas underseen and underappreciated by richard whittaker, fri. American genre film archive agfa puts out some amazing. Help support the american genre film archive agfa the worlds only 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to preserving the legacy of genre films. I just wanted to add, that when the agfa logo appears before a movie and the little jingle plays, it evokes something. On the eve of the firstever vhstival which takes place this weekend and is exactly what it sounds like, the american genre film archive and alamo drafthouse have announced a. The american genre film archive, the largest nonprofit genre film archive and distributor in the world, is excited to announce a theatrical partnership with shout. American genre film archives fight against so bad, its. Oct 19, 2018 today, the american genre film archive agfa announced a new initiative to begin the process of preserving vhsonly films, by transferring them to digital. Support american genre film archive on reel film day. Maybe it was a local affair, hitting up anthologys hosting of andy milligans bloodthirsty butchers, or hightailed up to lincoln center for a jackie chan retrospective. Donate theatrical film catalog home video catalog lab work news loan guidelines about contact. Nov 10, 2016 if its a 35mm print, a footnote may show up.
Started in 2006 as basically a hoard of 35mm film prints, the american genre film archive has rapidly grown to over 6,000 film elements, from grindhouse trailers to exploitation features now considered canonized classics. Support american genre film archive on reel film day pophorror. Crime films genres in american cinema thomas leitch. The nfpb, established by the national film preservation act of 1988, was reauthorized by acts of congress in 1992, 1996, 2005, and again in october 2008. American genre film archive kickstarter campaign the zodiac. American genre film archives fight against so bad, its good. The list of abbreviations related to agfa american genre film archive. American genre film archive formed in 2009, the american genre film archive agfa is a 50 nonprofit located in austin, texas. The first film targeted for preservation is the 1971 movie the zodiac killer. The american genre film archive adds the severin, arrow, and vinegar syndrome archives to their quest to preserve and screen the most bizarre and brilliant corners of genre cinema. For our second tape, weve returned to the hallowed halls of.
American genre film archive partnering with shaw brothers. Google has 574,000 hits for film genre and 27,000 hits for cinematic genre. With american genre film archive sorted by title ascending. American genre film archive, the largest nonprofit genre film archive in the world, has just announced the theatrical distribution of the herschell gordon lewis filmography. Factorys cult classic movie library to theaters in 2019. May 02, 2020 i just wanted to add, that when the agfa logo appears before a movie and the little jingle plays, it evokes something. The national film registry nfr is the united states national film preservation boards nfpb selection of films deserving of preservation. Includes bibliographies, filmographies, and index introduction. The chapter on the american comedy is a great study for anyone interested in knowing the shape of the american comedy. In todays film news roundup, american genre film archive will distribute 30 restorations from shaw brothers, skydance hires a paramount veteran, and xlrator buys a pair of documentaries. American genre film archive is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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