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Early Cinema Research Group, Leeds

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The Early Cinema Research Group, Leeds. Exploring the past, present and future of motion pictures.

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We will be bringing you news of our latest project - building a working replica of Louis Le Prince’s 1888 motion picture camera - soon! Watch this space.

29.01.2026 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to everyone who came to the Frame:Four exhibition. We’re following this up in the next few days with news of a film-research archive opening in Leeds. Watch this space.

25.10.2025 07:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Militant Palestinian Cinema… In a Day An opportunity to take a deep dive into the history of militant cinema in Palestine with screenings, talks and discussions hosted by Saeed Taji Farouky.

A fascinating day of talks and films on Palestinian film organised by the Leeds Palestinian Film Festival and held at the iconic Hyde Park Picture House this month: hpph.co.uk/films/milita...

13.10.2025 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our new exhibition, Frame:Four - Lost and Imagined Films, is underway at Leeds Beckett University! A free downloadable booklet will be available soon.

13.10.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Our next exhibition will be on lost and imagined films. Please watch this space for more information…..

23.09.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An exciting new project about motion picture pioneer, Louis Le Prince, is underway. Stay in touch to find out more!

30.06.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well Frame : Two has come to an end. We’re already planning our next project, so watch this space!

28.06.2025 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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29.05.2025 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6070    πŸ” 1227    πŸ’¬ 266    πŸ“Œ 138
FRAME : TWO | Leeds Beckett University

Our Frame:Two 'Animation and Early Cinema' booklet is free to download. Find it here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/lar...

16.05.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We were honoured to include mention of Palestine’s Almasna (The Animation Factory) in our talk on #rotoscoping on May 6th. Please do find out more about this wonderful studio almasna.me

16.05.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Frame : Two exhibition kicked off with a talk and screening on May 6th. It culminated in the screening of a restored version of Betty Boop in Minnie the Moocher! Wonderful afternoon and sublime cartoon to end with.

16.05.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to everyone who helped and/or attended our opening talks and screening today. The Frame:Two β€˜Animation and Early Cinema’ exhibition is officially open!

06.05.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Early Cinema Research Group | Leeds Arts Research Centre | Leeds Beckett University Established in 2024 in the Leeds School of Arts at Leeds Beckett University, the Early Cinema Research Group encourages and facilitates research into all form of visual media focusing on the early and...

www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/lar... Our Frame : Two exhibition with begin in May 6th at the Platform Gallery Leeds. Animation and Early Cinema is the theme, and there’ll be a free screening and talks at the venue. Watch this space for more info.

04.05.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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MoMI is partnering with us to present four restored Fleischer Studios cartoons in our Jane Henson Amphitheater. You can see Ko-Ko the Clown, Popeye, Superman, and Betty Boopβ€”in the restoration premiere of β€œJudge for a Day”—at MoMI through Apr. 20!πŸ“½οΈ @movingimagenyc.bsky.social

21.03.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Early Cinema Research Group | Leeds Arts Research Centre | Leeds Beckett University Established in 2024 in the Leeds School of Arts at Leeds Beckett University, the Early Cinema Research Group encourages and facilitates research into all form of visual media focusing on the early and...

www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/lar... For all cinephiles, history buffs and media archaeologists - a little bit about who we are.

12.03.2025 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well that became the Early Cinema Research Group’s most popular post! If a chihuahua’s what it takes, then meet Mabel!

12.03.2025 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Early Cinema Research Group | Leeds Arts Research Centre | Leeds Beckett University Established in 2024 in the Leeds School of Arts at Leeds Beckett University, the Early Cinema Research Group encourages and facilitates research into all form of visual media focusing on the early and...

www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/lar... For all cinephiles, history buffs and media archaeologists - a little bit about who we are.

12.03.2025 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you @satmornpod.bsky.social Celebrating our 100th follower with a picture of chihuahuas, of course. Hello from Tove and Kookie!

08.03.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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There is so much more of this story to tell. Watch this space as we prepare to celebrate Louis Le Prince and his wonderful motion picture camera of 1888.

17.11.2024 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fleischer Cartoons (@fleischertoons) on Threads 🌴Hula Girl🌴 FleischerStudios

Help us raise funds for more cartoon scans by checking out our threads posts

www.threads.net/@fleischerto...

01.03.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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28.02.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Going through the Herbert Archive, we realised what a big Popeye fan Stephen Herbert was. Here’s how to make your very own Popeye doll! @fleischertoons.bsky.social 1/3

28.02.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ–€We are restocking the definitive book on all things Fleischer Studios!πŸ–€

Pick up your copy here:

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19.02.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’ve played with the image here in case it helps people make out any details/clues.

20.02.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’ve come across this in the archive. Only info is β€˜Demeny 1898’ We’re assuming Georges Demeny and would love to know if anyone has any clues as to what this might be.

20.02.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’ll be announcing our next exhibition, FRAME:TWO, shortly. If you’re interested in animation, it might just be your thing.

10.02.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Were Emile Reynaud’s Pantomimes Lumineuses the world’s first cinema shows? Our Frame:Two exhibition in May will be leading an animation revolution! Watch this space for more news.

14.02.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟Less than 50 sets left on these limited edition β€˜Poor Cinderella’ enamel pins! Only 100 were made!🌟

www.rockinpins.com/product/bett...

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