Re: [Videolib] 16mm stuff

2016-09-30 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
with their 16mm collection. Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Library On Fri, Sep 30, 2016 at 9:53 AM, Maureen Tripp wrote: > Yes, I still keep it, and I still like it, and want others to also! So . . > . > > 1.Does anyone know

Re: [Videolib] Videos about migration from cities to suburbs

2016-02-03 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
Not sure how helpful this is as series is on 16mm and not video but what the heck. Preservation prints are at the New York Public Library. There is also a series, made at the same time by National Film Board of Canada, entitled LEWIS MUMFORD ON THE CITY. *Metropolis: Creator or Destroyer?* Epis

Re: [Videolib] Women Make Movies - Can't Contact?

2016-01-12 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
Contact for WMM: Kristen Fitzpatrick, Director of Acquisitions & Exhibition Women Make Movies k...@wmm.com | www.wmm.com 115 W 29th St, Suite 1200 New York, NY 10001 P: 212-925-0606 ext.312 F: 212-925-2052 kfitzpatr...@wmm.com Cheers, Elena Rossi-Snook NYPL On Tue, Jan 12, 2016 at 2:3

[Videolib] WHY WE FILM: New Rewards, New Reasons to Give!

2015-12-07 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
by-the-amia-film-advocacy-ta Thanks for your time and support! Best wishes, Elena Rossi-Snook Chair, Association of Moving Image Archivists Film Advocacy Task Force VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliogr

[Videolib] Help Support Media Democracy: WHY WE FILM

2015-12-02 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
al amount will go towards compensating the filmmakers, lab technicians, negative cutter, sound technicians, music composer and cinematographer. You can find our campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/whywefilm/why-we-film-presented-by-the-amia-film-advocacy-ta Thanks for your time and

Re: [Videolib] what is a good word for "obsolete" media?

2015-06-09 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
uoting your post since it articulates so well the way I hope we all change- ever so slightly- the way we think about accessing older media formats. Elena Rossi-Snook The New York Public Library On Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 10:24 AM, Shoaf,Judith P wrote: > To me, “legacy” and “heritage” are good words bec

[Videolib] Seeking Copy of Children's Film Programming: a handbook

2015-04-02 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
stics: viii, 106 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index Subject Headings: Children's films Handbooks, manuals, etc Topical Term: Children's films Additional Contributors: Gallery Association of New York State LCCN: 91044824 ISBN: 0917846060 Thank yo

[Videolib] Search for Film Educators + Lesson Plans

2015-03-12 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
on teachers as film educators and filmmakers who may actually be good in the [elementary school] classroom. Thanks, Elena Rossi-Snook The New York Public Library VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition

Re: [Videolib] Film discussion series - current trends

2015-03-10 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
ing, audiences today are super-saturated with images and screens and so *are* looking for that unique experience. Imagine Neal Degrasse Tyson discussing INSTERSTELLAR! I get goosebumps just thinking about it. Elena Rossi-Snook The New York Public Library On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 9:59 PM, Troy Davis

Re: [Videolib] Sambizanga

2015-01-23 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
Hi, I don't believe there is any format or copy available other than the 16mm print owned by The New York Public Library. We've been loaning the print [often!] with permission from the filmmaker. Cheers, Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Publ

Re: [Videolib] William Greaves Productions

2015-01-15 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
As far as I know, the entire Greaves collection went to NYPL Schomberg Center. Shola Lynch is the curator there. Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection > On Jan 15, 2015, at 7:44 PM, Dennis Doros wrote: > > Dear Rhonda, > > I'm really so

Re: [Videolib] documentaries on labor unions/strikes

2014-12-16 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
...and you could always open with The Passaic Textile Strike (1926) off the More Treasures from American Film Archives DVD set. Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Library On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 3:32 PM, John Hoskyns-Abrahall <

[Videolib] For Programming: Doc On Need for 35mm

2014-12-10 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
e 35mm, blu-ray, dvd, and DCP. And Julia is available to present the film in-person if her travel is funded (she's in L.A.). Please contact Julia directly with any questions and to arrange a screening: juliacmarch...@yahoo.com. Cheers, Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Col

Re: [Videolib] VHS equipment obsolescence

2014-12-09 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
y and merit and I still rely on VHS in the classroom [at Pratt]. So as long as we need and desire to access the content (and, for some, the experience) of VHS, the equipment will never become obsolete. Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Library On

Re: [Videolib] Farewell, etaoin shrdlu

2014-11-20 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
We purchased our 16mm print from MoMA, if that helps at all. Elena Rossi-Snook Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Library On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 1:47 PM, Michael Phillips wrote: > Hello Jennifer, > > > > I would take note of this message on the Themovi

Re: [Videolib] FW: Request to purchase a DVD copy of Attica for an instructor to use in class

2014-09-04 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
Thanks, Jane, for the followup post. It's nice to see that you received a positive response and that this very important film is now available on Amazon. Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Library On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 10:18 AM, Hutchison,

Re: [Videolib] Trying to purchase Attica

2014-08-27 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
210) 829-3842 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu [mailto: > videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] *On Behalf Of *Elena Rossi-Snook > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 27, 2014 9:35 AM > *To:* Vide

Re: [Videolib] Trying to purchase Attica

2014-08-27 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
Hi, Jane, NYPL preserved ATTICA a number of years ago and can put you in contact with Cinda. I believe that she is offering DVDs for sale. Shoot me and e-mail off-list and I'll forward you her info. Best wishes, Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York P

Re: [Videolib] 26 Hard-To-Find Movies That Remind Us Why VHS, DVD, And LaserDisc Still Matter

2014-08-26 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
itles listed here, though) that will never see a Blu-ray release. Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Library On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 10:22 PM, Dennis Doros wrote: > ​Thank god it's one we're able to bring out again! (I was worried abou

Re: [Videolib] Seeking 16mm Prints from Youth Film Distribution Center

2014-08-01 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
; > See the website: Association of Moving Image Archivists > <http://www.amianet.org/> and like them on Facebook > <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Association-of-Moving-Image-Archivists/86854559717> > AMIA 2014 Conference, Savannah, Georgia, October 8-11, 2014 > <http://www.

Re: [Videolib] Seeking 16mm Prints from Youth Film Distribution Center

2014-07-31 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
k > <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Association-of-Moving-Image-Archivists/86854559717> > AMIA 2014 Conference, Savannah, Georgia, October 8-11, 2014 > <http://www.amianet.org/> > > > On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 8:41 PM, Randal Baier wrote: > >> ELENA, I wonder if D

[Videolib] Seeking 16mm Prints from Youth Film Distribution Center

2014-07-31 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
Board of Education (Animation at Westbeth) Thank you! Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Library VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control,

Re: [Videolib] Looking for old film "Lay My Burden Down"

2014-07-07 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
Just heard from Indiana University: they have a VHS copy that can be ILL'd! Happy ending for all! Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Library On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 1:42 PM, Elena Rossi-Snook wrote: > ...and they could always contact

Re: [Videolib] Looking for old film "Lay My Burden Down"

2014-07-07 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
...and they could always contact Rachael Stoeltje at Indiana University to see if they have access copies. I would contact Jack only as a last resort as he is elderly and, from what I've heard, not doing so well. Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York P

Re: [Videolib] Looking for old film "Lay My Burden Down"

2014-07-07 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
at the Library for the Performing Arts but we are, even with permission from Mr. Willis, unable to make a digital or analog video copy. Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Library On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 1:11 PM, Jessica Rosner wrote: > I don'

Re: [Videolib] 16mm film question

2014-04-02 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
I forgot to mention in my haste to respond that the Film Advocacy Task Force of the Association of Moving Image Archivists is proposing a conference session for our annual AMIA meet on reintroducing 16mm in the classroom. We plan to raise awareness of the inherent value of the original format, arg

Re: [Videolib] 16mm film question

2014-04-02 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
sing FedEx Standard Overnight and I ship only Tues-Thurs so that the print(s) do not sit in the FedEx warehouse over the weekend. I have a checklist of basic loan requirements I can send you off-list if you like. Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Li

Re: [Videolib] Paramount ceases releasing movies on film

2014-01-30 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
small and 35mm offers a different experience from digital (which is actually marketable and profitable). Best wishes, Elena Rossi-Snook Chair, Association of Moving Image Archivists Film Advocacy Task Force On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 2:01 PM, Chris Lewis wrote: > Perhaps someone can educate me

[Videolib] Annual Survey of Public Library Film Collections

2013-12-18 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
o hear that, too! Many thanks, Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Library VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of curr

Re: [Videolib] What is in a name?!

2013-05-10 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
least when it comes to 16mm film: fear of the projector, lack of tech support, lack of projection-friendly classrooms and, as you point out, lack of advertisement that a film collection even exists. Looking forward to working with this group on remedying the situation! Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist

[Videolib] Does Your Library Auditorium Show 35mm?

2013-05-02 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
this short survey will help guide Project Film! I invite you to participate in and forward to others the survey which can be found here: *http://www.filmadvocacy.org/the-survey/* * * *Thank you in advance for your contribution.* * * Elena Rossi-Snook Chair, Film Advocacy Task Force The Association of M

[Videolib] International Film Foundation Titles Available for Donation

2013-04-23 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
d IFF productions (favorites of EFLA), but if not then information can be found here: http://www.internationalfilmfoundation.org/. A title list can be provided upon request. Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Library VIDEOLIB is intended to encourag

Re: [Videolib] nurses in film

2013-01-02 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
the Spring of 1969. Explores the struggles of these low-paid, Black, and mostly female hospital workers to achieve economic justice, dignity and self-respect. Illustrates how organized labor and the civil rights movement succeeded in forging an effective coalition in the South. Elena Rossi-Snook

[Videolib] Seeking Contact Info for Don Fowle (NYPL)

2012-01-25 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
much information from those gentlemen as possible regarding its production. Many thanks, Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Library VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquis

[Videolib] Looking for 16mm Rental Library in Indiana

2012-01-09 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
ating collection in his home city/county/state. Many thanks, Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Library VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic co

[Videolib] Seeking: Library Trends, volume 27, number 1, Summer 1978

2012-01-06 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
Hello, Any ideas where I can acquire a physical copy of Library trends, volume 27, number 1, Summer 1978 "Films In Public Libraries?" I know I can print the pdf online, but I'd like to own an actual copy of the complete issue. Thanks, Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve

Re: [Videolib] Use of 16MM Films

2012-01-05 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
once the copyright owner has forwarded explicit written permission for us to do so. Best wishes, Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Library On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 4:32 PM, Vicki Nesting wrote: > We still have a small collection of 16mm films.

Re: [Videolib] Research on University 16mm Collections

2011-12-15 Thread Elena Rossi-Snook
to Educational Film Collections"). Queens College is included. I'm constantly updating the directory, which is woefully incomplete, so am eager to hear from the institutions on this list! Elena Rossi-Snook Archivist Reserve Film and Video Collection The New York Public Library On Thu