Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Where are they now?

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Posted by Malc Jackson (Member # 9538) on 08-31-2016, 10:24 AM:

Hi all, my first post! A long time ago I worked as a changeover projectionist, several sites in the Bury, Lancashire area (all now long gone) on Kalee, Westrex and Simplex machines. After leaving the industry I have continually followed changing trends and developments on this and other sites, through automation, platters and now digital. Lots of regular contributors have been followed with interest. My question is - With the now almost complete switch to digital, how many early contributors are still in the industry, and in what role?

Posted by Will Kutler (Member # 770) on 09-04-2016, 04:34 AM:

Many of the older contributors have passed away. Several are still around, have their own private screening rooms and socialize privately outside of F.T.

Posted by Rick Raskin (Member # 1561) on 09-04-2016, 03:32 PM:

My brother in law who was a long ago contributor is retired but still does occasional work at the Smithsonian. Its mostly sound work though.

Myself, a long ago carbon arc and changeover projectionist before full timing it in the telecommunications industry. Now retired almost 14 years and no more than curiosity about the industry these days.