Archive of Life
“What has happened to film reel projection?”
Synopsis
This documentary short-film follows the story of The White Bus Cinema based in Southend-on-Sea. They keep the process of projecting real celluloid film alive by showing films from their archive of over 3,000 films, ranging from Super 8, 16mm, and 35mm prints. The film argues why it's important to continue the shooting and projection process of film in our current age of digital shooting and projection in modern Hollywood, amidst the chaos of studios removing films from their streaming services.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Archive of Life Teaser Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Southend-on-Sea Film Festival 2024
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$385
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Morgan Mackerness
- Screenplay & Story
- Morgan Mackerness
- Original Score
- Max Flenley
- Original Title
- Archive of Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Budget
- $385
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Morgan Mackerness
Morgan Mackerness
Max Flenley
Thomas Whitworth
Jayne Grace
Department Leadership Roster
Morgan Mackerness
Writer
Jayne Grace
Producer
Thomas Whitworth
Editor
Morgan Mackerness
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Archive of Life
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What is Archive of Life about?
This documentary short-film follows the story of The White Bus Cinema based in Southend-on-Sea. They keep the process of projecting real celluloid film alive by showing films from their archive of over 3,000 films, ranging from Super 8, 16mm, and 35mm prints. The film argues why it's important to continue the shooting and projection process of film in our current age of digital shooting and projection in modern Hollywood, amidst the chaos of studios removing films from their streaming services.
Who directed Archive of Life?
Archive of Life was directed by Morgan Mackerness.
Who stars in Archive of Life?
The principal cast of Archive of Life includes Paul Cotgrove, David Simpson, Mark Joseph, Keven Faulkner.
When was Archive of Life released and how long is it?
Archive of Life was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Archive of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Archive of Life was composed by Max Flenley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Archive of Life?
Archive of Life holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).