Indiana University Libraries Moving Image Archive

04/18/2024

Come join us for our experimental filmmaking (camera-less) workshop and the closing party for our Century of 16mm event tomorrow (April 19th) from 4:00-6:00 at the McCalla University Collections: 525 N Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408. There will be films, hands-on workshop, demos and the exhibition one last time before it ends.Registratoin is required for the workshop. More info is here: https://go.iu.edu/7CAy

04/02/2024

We are holding a two-day 16mm Bolex filmmaking workshop at the end of the month! Come make a film with us!

12/01/2023

Check out our newest exhibit up featuring the Soundies in our collection-- The Music Videos before Music Videos. Read all about the history, Panorams and the context in which they were produced! https://collections.libraries.indiana.edu/IULMIA/exhibits/show/soundies--visualized-music-on-

08/03/2023

Century of 16mm! Registration is now open for a remarkable line up of screenings, presentations, tours, exhibitions and workshops in our upcoming conference celebrating the 100 year birthday of 16mm motion picture film! Please find full program details and registration information for our September 13-16th conference here:

Schedule & Registration Accommodations Traveling to Bloomington Getting Around Bloomington Off the Conference Path in Bloomington More to Do in Bloomington Since You’re in Indiana… Local Shopping Necessities Coffee Shops (With Some Desserts) Lunch & Dinner Bars & Pubs About Us

07/19/2023

As part of our Century of 16mm Archival Roadshow, Jon and Jennifer Vickers curated program will be shown at Newfields in Indianapolis on Sunday (July 23) as part of the Indy Shorts Film Festival - which (breaking news!) has been named by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the "25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World"! More info and a link for FREE tickets in the comments.

05/04/2023

See you tonight!

An Archival Roadshow: Inspired Education
Thu, May 4 at 7:00 pm
Manchester University Wine Recital Hall
1378 East St., North Manchester, IN 46962

FREE FILM SCREENING:

Archivists will demonstrate film handling equipment starting at 6pm. Celebrate 100 years of 16mm in the “Hoosier State”! One day with a great teacher is better than a thousand days of diligent study. This program introduces six short films about unique, inspiring teachers, educational programs, and the students they impact. This selection of films includes the restored 1986 short film "The Masters of Disaster", which was nominated for an Academy Award and features students from the Indianapolis Public School 27, as well as "The Moving Image: Super 8", highlighting high school student filmmakers and teacher Jane Bales from North Manchester, Indiana. Following the film, there will be a Q&A with North Manchester High School students from the 1976 "Super 8" film.

This screening and traveling 'Roadshow' program are part of a much larger Indiana University initiative, CENTURY OF 16MM, which includes an exhibition of 16mm film handling equipment; new publications; an academic conference; newly commissioned films; and the traveling roadshow. More at centuryof16mm.com

04/28/2023

An Archival Roadshow: Inspired Education
Thu, May 4 at 7:00 pm
Manchester University Wine Recital Hall
1378 East St., North Manchester, IN 46962

FREE FILM SCREENING:

Archivists will demonstrate film handling equipment starting at 6pm. Celebrate 100 years of 16mm in the “Hoosier State”! One day with a great teacher is better than a thousand days of diligent study. This program introduces six short films about unique, inspiring teachers, educational programs, and the students they impact. This selection of films includes the restored 1986 short film "The Masters of Disaster", which was nominated for an Academy Award and features students from the Indianapolis Public School 27, as well as "The Moving Image: Super 8", highlighting high school student filmmakers and teacher Jane Bales from North Manchester, Indiana. Following the film, there will be a Q&A with North Manchester High School students from the 1976 "Super 8" film.

This screening and traveling 'Roadshow' program are part of a much larger Indiana University initiative, CENTURY OF 16MM, which includes an exhibition of 16mm film handling equipment; new publications; an academic conference; newly commissioned films; and the traveling roadshow. More at centuryof16mm.com

04/06/2023

Today is the day! See you at 7pm!

FREE SCREENING - April 6 - 7pm - Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46202. Cash bar.

Archivists will demonstrate film handling equipment starting at 6pm. Celebrate 100 years of 16mm in the “Hoosier State”! This program introduces eight unique, inspiring teachers, educational programs, and the students they impact. This selection of films includes the restored 1985 short film The Masters of Disaster, which was nominated for an Academy Award and features students from the Indianapolis Public School 27 as well as The Moving Image: Super 8, highlighting high school student filmmakers from North Manchester, Indiana.

It’s free, but register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinema-on-the-ave-inspired-education-screening-tickets-557155365697

04/03/2023

FREE SCREENING - April 6 - 7pm - Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46202. Cash bar.

Archivists will demonstrate film handling equipment starting at 6pm. Celebrate 100 years of 16mm in the “Hoosier State”! This program introduces eight unique, inspiring teachers, educational programs, and the students they impact. This selection of films includes the restored 1985 short film The Masters of Disaster, which was nominated for an Academy Award and features students from the Indianapolis Public School 27 as well as The Moving Image: Super 8, highlighting high school student filmmakers from North Manchester, Indiana.

It’s free, but register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinema-on-the-ave-inspired-education-screening-tickets-557155365697

03/09/2023

Today’s the day!! Join as tonight for a FREE screening as we kick off our 8 month archival roadshow celebrating 100 years of 16mm film!

Details: March 9th, @ 7pm, at ArtHouse: A Social Kitchen, 411 E 5th Ave, Gary, IN. Plus a cash bar!

Come see “The Hoosier Way,” a film celebrating the well and lesser-known people, places, performances, and stories that make Indiana unique. Put together by the dynamic duo of Jon and Jennifer Vickers, “The Hoosier Way” features archival films dating from 1937-1975.

Arrive early (6pm) for interactive demonstrations of 16mm film handling equipment with trained film archivists!

01/19/2023

The Century of 16mm conference call for proposal deadline is fast approaching (Jan. 31)! Get your proposal in and come celebrate the Century of 16mm multi-event, year-long celebration with us! More details here: https://centuryof16mm.com/?page_id=873

08/08/2022

As part of our "Interview an Archivist' series, check out this week's edition highlighting the fantastic work of Siobhan C. Hagan (Founder of regional archive Mid-Atlantic Regional Moving Image Archive (MARMIA)) https://go.iu.edu/4u8m
Interview by Ben Parnin.