LFCA Large Format Film Festival Program Will Feature New And Classic Features And ShortsScreenings In 8/70 And 15/70 Are Part Of LFCAís May 19-21 Conference

The annual meeting of the Large Format Cinema Association (LFCA) takes place in Los Angeles May 19-21, and will feature a unique Large Format Film Festival including full-length titles and shorts in 70mm 8-perforation (8/70) and 70mm 15-perforation (15/70).LFCA Film Festival Chair is Bill Bennett of MacGillivray Freeman Films, the producer and distributor of Everest says; ""Itís an exciting time for the large format industry. Awareness of the medium is growing by leaps and bounds. Theatre numbers are increasing. Consequently, filmmakers are taking new approaches to supply new, broader markets. This yearís lineup is both interesting and diverse.""The LFCA Film Festival is the only large format film festival that features screenings in both 8/70 and 15/70. ""Most of the 240-odd large format theatres currently operating are either 15/70 or 8/70,"" says LFCA President Christopher Reyna. ""Both types of theatres are increasing at the rate of about 30 percent a year, and films are now regularly cross-printed from one format to the other for maximum distribution. Thatís why it is important for exhibitors, distributors and producers to see films in both formats."" Films in 15/70 will be screened in the new 3D IMAX Theatre at the California Science Center on May 19 and 20. Films in 8/70 will be shown at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on May 21. The event will close the evening of May 21 with a gala reception and screening of the 5/70 Hollywood classic, Lawrence Of Arabia, at the Lloyd E. Riegler Theatre at the Egyptian.Some highlights of the Film Festival:- The 8/70 presentation of Encounter In The Third Dimension, a new 3D title from nWave Pictures and Iwerks Entertainment: The first-ever exhibition of an 8/70 3D theatrical film- The Omar Sharif Egyptian double header: Two films, made 35 years apart, both set in Egypt and both starring Omar Sharif. One is the 1998 Mysteries Of Egypt in 15/70. The other is David Leanís 5/70 classic from1963, Lawrence Of Arabia, which will be, appropriately, screened at the Egyptian.- The screening of MORE, the first large format animated short nominated for an Academy AwardÆ.More than 400 members of the international large-format film industry are expected to attend LFCA ë99, the annual Conference and Film Festival of the Large Format Cinema Association. Those interested in attending or participating should telephone the LFCA Conference Headquarters at 310 823 4901, or send email to 110015.2160@compuserve.com.Other highlights of LFCA 99:- Keynote presentation by Harrison A. Price of Harrison Price Company. ""Buzz"" Price is a seasoned economic consultant who has been involved in the development of nearly 30 projects that incorporate large format cinema.- Tribute to industry innovator, filmmaker and mentor Lester Novros- The first LFCA Kodak Vision Award presentation. The award will be given posthumously to cinematographer Noel Archambault.- Panel Discussions. Topics include Sound Design for Large Format Film, Archival Procedures, The Business of the Business, and Operational Philosophies of Commercial and Institutional Large Format Theaters.-Open houses. Various LFCA member companies will host open houses on Saturday, May 22LFCA LARGE FORMAT FILM FESTIVAL(Information subject to change)15/70 FeaturesEncounter In The Third Dimension (1998, 3D) Directed by Ben Stassen, Produced by nWave Pictures & Iwerks Entertainment in association with Luminair & Movida, Distributed by nWave Pictures DistributionExtreme (1999, 2D) Directed by Jon Long, Produced & distributed by Beyek, Long, De Jong-FrankenIsland Of The Sharks (1999, 2D) Directed by Howard Hall & produced by Michelle Binder Hall, Production of NOVA/WGBH Boston & Howard Hall Productions. with New EnglandAquarium, Distributed by Imax Ltd. Mysteries Of Egypt (1998, 2D) Directed by Bruce Neibaur, Co-Production of National Geographic Films & Destination Cinema, Co-Distributed by Destination Cinema & Museum of Science & Industry - ChicagoOlympic Glory (1999, 2D) Directed by Kieth Merrill, Produced by MegaSystems in association with the International Olympic Committee, a Kennedy/Marshall production, Distributed by MegaSystemsWildfire: Feel The Heat (1998, 2D) Directed by Mike Slee, Produced by Discovery Pictures, Distributed by Primesco CommunicationsWolves (1999, 2D) Directed by David Douglas, Produced by National Wildlife Federation & Primesco Communications, Distributed by Primesco Communications15/70 ShortsEast End (1999, 2D) Directed by Cathy Shaw, Produced & distributed by Great Big Little PicturesMemories Of A Journey In Egypt (1999, 3D) Directed by Emmanuelle Michaux, Produced & distributed by Rigaud ProductionMORE (1998, 2D animation) Directed by Mark Osborne, Produced by Flemmington Pictures, Bad Clams Prodns. & Swell Productions in association with LFCA, Distributed byMacGillivray Freeman Films DistributionLa Patrouille de France (1999, 2D) Directed by Eric Magnan, Produced & distributed by Rigaud Production15/70 Classic Chronos_ (1984, 2D) Directed by Ron Fricke, Produced by Mark Magidson & Ron Fricke, Distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films Distribution8/70 FeaturesEncounter In The Third Dimension (1998, 3D) Directed by Ben Stassen, Produced by nWave Pictures & Iwerks Entertainment in association with Luminair & Movida, Distributed by Iwerks EntertainmentOlympic Glory (1999, 2D) see 15/70 listingWolves (1999, 2D) see 15/70 listing5/70 Hollywood ClassicLawrence Of Arabia (1963) Directed by David Lean, Produced by Sam Spiegel, Distributed by Columbia PicturesThe mission of the LFCA is to promote global public awareness of large-screen entertainment formats, to provide a forum for sharing information and to foster the growth of the industry. Information on joining the organization can be obtained at the LFCA Website, http://lfca.org or by telephoning the LFCA administrative office in Stockton, California at 209 477 2726.Conference VenuesCalifornia Science Center (CSC)700 State DriveLos AngelesAcademy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS)5230 Lankershim BoulevardNorth HollywoodThe Lloyd E. Riegler Theatre at the Egyptian6712 Hollywood BoulevardHollywood