SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 7, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- iMemories today announced that it will be commemorating the worldwide "Home Movie Day" celebration by hosting the event locally at its Scottsdale-based studio. The planned festivities mark the first time ever that metro Phoenix will host this event, which was started in 2003 by a group of film archivists who were concerned about the preservation of home movies shot on film during the 20th century.
Following are the details:
Where: iMemories, 9181 East Bell Road, Suite 101 (Loop 101 & Bell
Road, located next to Alltel Ice Den, North Scottsdale)
When: Saturday, August 12, 2006 10:00 a.m. -- 6:00 p.m.
What: Visitors to the studio will be able to engage in a variety of
activities designed to enlighten and entertain, including:
-- Watching their own home movies on professional 16mm, 8mm
and Super 8 projectors in a special "home theater"
screening area
-- Getting their home movie film cleaned and inspected
-- Talking to iMemories' on-site experts in film archiving,
preservation & editing
-- Learning the benefits of digitally mastering home movie
film
-- Refreshments will be served
"Home Movie Day is the once a year 'premiere' for the home movie film reels each one of us has in that dusty box sitting in the closet, garage or off-site storage," said Mark Rukavina, founder & CEO of iMemories. "In that box is every family's most priceless moments, waiting to evoke laughter and tears. iMemories wants to be a part of this celebration of life, as it was recorded and lived. These are the true American 'indie' films."
About the Annual Home Movie Day
Home Movie Day is a worldwide celebration in more than 60 cities of amateur films and filmmaking, and is held annually on the second Saturday in August. These events provide an opportunity for individuals and families to learn more about their own family movies, how to care for films, and how home movies have helped capture 20th century history. For more information, visit www.homemovieday.com or contact Katie Trainor, co-founder of Home Movie Day, at 646-753-1385.
About iMemories
iMemories gives consumers an easy way to preserve and enjoy the priceless moments they've captured over the years in home movies, videotapes and photographs. The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company uses state-of-the-art technology and techniques to digitally master old film footage and photos to crystal-clear digital media and create dynamic, cinema-quality productions for special occasions. iMemories is located in North Scottsdale at 9181 E. Bell Road in Scottsdale, Ariz., Loop 101 & Bell Road next to the Alltel Ice Den. For more information, visit www.imemories.com or call 480-767-2510 or email service@imemories.com.
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