Local History Through the Camera Lens
Get a unique glimpse into North Carolina’s past through a special highlights screening of films from Raleigh’s own Century Film Studios (1950s-1980s). Century’s owner, local cinematographer O.B. Garris (formerly of WNAO and WRAL) was a prolific cameraman, photographer, and filmmaker. See below for a partial list of Century Film Studio’s work that will be screened at this event.
The media landscape from the 1950s – 1980s is thought to be very different from today’s. This special event will address some of these differences and highlight the ways in which, much like today, media was often produced at the local level. These local producers, however, are too often forgotten.
Century Film Studios featured works include:
- Campaign coverage of Governors Bob Scott, Dan K. Moore, James E. Holshouser, Jr., and Jim Hunt
- Sponsored films for NC law enforcement agencies, the Boy Scouts, and the North Carolina State Fair
- Commercials for the Record Bar, Mt. Olive Pickles, and Duke’s Children’s Classic golf tournament
- And a host of materials (even NC State football) that illustrate the “image†of the state and its enterprises that this local company was hired to create
The films will be discussed by Dr. Devin Orgeron, associate professor of Film Studies at NC State, Melissa Dollman, media archivist (who processed and is presenting research on the collection), Kim Andersen of the State Archives, and NC State alumnus Skip Elsheimer of A/V Geeks.
This program is a collaboration between the NCSU Libraries, NC State’s Department of English, the State Archives of North Carolina, and A/V Geeks.
The event will be held at the James B. Hunt Jr. Library Auditorium, NC State University Centennial Campus. It is free and open to the public.
WHAT: Local History through the Camera Lens
WHEN: Oct. 13 / 7:00pm-9:00pm
WHERE: James B. Hunt Jr. Library on the NC State University campus, 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC 27608
MORE INFO:Â https://www.facebook.com/events/643812085754446/ and https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/event/north-carolina%E2%80%99s-past-through-films-century-film-studios
TRAILER:Â https://vimeo.com/133205518
10/15/2015
This sounds like it was an awesome event! So happy we found this blog and can learn more about Raleigh,North Carolina.
10/27/2015
OB used to shoot stuff for the NC State Fair during my dad’s time as the fair’s PR Director (’57-’68). An interesting guy, from what I remember of he & my dad swapping stories & business BS (dad was a newspaperman before the fair job).
02/21/2016
Sorry I missed this! Darn! Any way to subscribe so as not to miss upcoming events?
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