The Library of Congress National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Packard Campus is presenting “Mostly Lost 3: A Film Identification Workshop” next July 17-19, 2014 in Culpeper, Virginia. “Mostly Lost” features the screenings of unidentified, under-identified or misidentified silent and early sound films.
Early film experts and archivists are encouraged to attend, but the workshop is also open to anyone willing to actively help identify and research the films showcased at the workshop. In addition to films from the Library of Congress’ collections, “Mostly Lost” features material from other film archives around the world. Live musical accompaniment during the workshop and evening presentations of newly preserved silent films are also featured.
For more information contact:
Rachel Parker ([email protected])
and please cc:
Rob Stone ([email protected])
Attendees range from students who are interested in going into a film industry job such as film preservation to writers, scholars, archivists, filmmakers and just film buffs. Keep in mind that this is not a "sit back and enjoy the show" type of experience. We ask you to stay engaged and shout out things that you recognize such as car models, city landmarks, actors, production companies or the title if you happen to know it. The more the better!
Photo is courtesy of Bill Dragga
Photo is courtesy of Bill Dragga
The Accompanists
While Mostly Lost is an interactive screening of unidentified films, most of which are silent, our theater is anything but silent. The unknown films are accompanied by three amazing muscians on the in house piano who are sometimes so amazing that they can play and identify at the same time.
Ben Model
Based out of New York City, Ben Model frequently plays for.....
Andrew Simpson
Based out of Washington, DC, Andrew is the house accompanist for The Packard Campus and is also......
Phil Carli
Based out of Rochester, NY, Phil is the house accompanist for the George Eastman House and....
Do you have unidentified material?
Mostly Lost is a collaborative effort. Not only do we include material from archives around the world, but we also feature unkown items from collectors.
Films
There is a session dedicated just to unidentified films that collectors possess. Do you want to know the original title of your Castle cut-down? Or did you come to posess reel 2 of a feature? Feel free to submit your film to be screened at Mostly Lost.
Our theater is only capable of screening 35mm safety and video so if you have items only on 16mm or 8mm then you will have to get those transfered.
Deadlines:
For items that you would like to screen then they must arrive to the Packard Campus no later than June 5th. If you need an item transfered then we need them no later than May 22nd. Please contact Rachel Parker to arrange this.
Stills
We also set up a table with binders full of unidentified stills and photos for attendees to help identify. If you have any that you would like to submit then please email them to Rachel Parker no later than June 19th.
This unidentified film screened at Mostly Lost 1 and has yet to be identified. See more images of this conundrum here: h
This unidentified film screened at Mostly Lost 1 and has yet to be identified. See more images of this conundrum here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nfig/sets/72157631296035806/
If you want to begin the identifying funor if you are unable to attend this year's Mostly Lost workshop then please visit the flickr page that is dedicated to film identification.
The flickr site also contains films there were screened at past Mostly Lost workshops but have yet to be identified.
Lodging
We are suggesting Microtel [885 Willis Lane Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 829-0330]. Mention you are booking for the Library of Congress event and the room rate will be about $70/night. Best Western, Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Inn and Rodeway Inn are all within walking distance of Microtel. Carpooling will be from the Microtel. Other Culpeper motels will make carpooling difficult so please keep that in mind when making a reservation. Should there not be any Culpeper lodging available we suggest you explore Warrenton first.
TRANSPORTATION
VIA CAR= Culpeper is about an hour to 90 minutes from D.C. depending on where you start from. It is easiest to do a Goggle Map search. The Packard Campus is located at: 19053 Mt. Pony Road, Culpeper, VA 22701.
VIA TRAIN= Culpeper is easily accessed via Amtrak from Washington, DC Union Station. If you fly into Reagan National (DCA) you can take the Metro over to Union Station. Flying into Baltimore (BWI) and you can take the MARC train ($5 or so) to Union Station. Dulles (IAD) would require a shuttle but they run often and are fairly inexpensive. We can pick you up at the Culpeper Amtrak Station on Thursday or Friday and return you there on Sunday. It is important that you let us know if you need a ride by sending an email to Rachel at [email protected] at least a week before the conference. If you are looking at carpool then we suggest that you "like" the Facebook page "Friends of Mostly Lost" https://www.facebook.com/groups/146531315520700/ and chat with other attendees there.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION= There is no public transportation between the Packard Campus and town (including where the motels are located). It would be best for you to either have a car or organize a carpool with an attendee that does. We will pass along contact information to enable you to do this prior to arrive. We will run a van between the Packard Campus and town but space will be very limited. If you are looking at carpool then we suggest that you "like" the Facebook page "Friends of Mostly Lost" and chat with other attendees there.
COSTS
The workshop is free. However, you must be registered for the workshop and received a confirmation to attend. We cannot accommodate unregistered guests.
SCHEDULE
The workshop will consist of two days of unidentified film screenings: Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Packard Campus. Additionally there will be evening screenings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm. This year we will also be offering early bird tours of the Packard Campus on Thursday, June 6 at 9:00 am, and also a special class on film identification methodologies (Film ID 101) at 3:00 pm on Thursday. We do ask that those who have toured the facility in the past to refrain from signing up for tours this year.
FILM SCREENINGS
Screenings during the day on Friday and Saturday are limited to workshop attendees and LC staff. All evening screenings are open to the general public and will feature known films (titles TBA).
The Thursday evening screening will be held at The Packard Campus and is free.
Friday and Saturday night screenings will be held at The State Theatre and require non-workshop attendees to pay admission.
Want to chat with other Mostly Lost attendees? Need to arrange carpooling or roomshare? Like the "Friends of Mostly Lost" facebook page and discuss away!
