MIFF 2016 – behind the glitz, who makes the projectors work?

Behind the excited festival crowds, in the darkest corner, is the Hidden King of projectors. In Melbourne, his name is David Thomas.

26 Jul 2016 12:00

David Tiley

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Image: ACMI 35mm projector in action – an image which touches my heart.

Who built Thebes of the seven gates ?
In the books you will read the names of kings.
Did the kings haul up the lumps of rock ?

And Babylon, many times demolished,
Who raised it up so many times ?

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.