October 13, 2015 at NCSU's Hunt Library
Century Film Collection screening. Panel discussion with Dr. Devin Orgeron, associate professor of Film Studies at NC State, Kim Andersen of the State Archives, Skip Elsheimer (A/V Geeks), and Audiovisual/Research Archivist Melissa Dollman (who processed the collection and is presenting her research).
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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 outside of his work with Century, and this event will also feature some of these works.
Come see:
- 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.
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.
Event will be held at the James B. Hunt Jr. Library Auditorium, and is free and open to the public.