By Siobhan Hagan The University of Baltimore has a large amount of moving images held by its Langsdale Library’s Special Collections Department in the WMAR-TV and the WJZ-TV Collections. WMAR-TV was the first television station in Baltimore, Maryland, and was one of the first television stations in the United States. It had its first broadcast … Continue reading AV @ UB
Movie Maker Profile: Eric Krasner
Filmmaker and collector Eric Krasner, in his own words (ever so slightly edited by Siobhan). I was born in Sibley Hospital and my childhood home was in Silver Spring and in 1971 we moved to Rockville/Bethesda. I graduated from C.W. Woodward High School in 1979 and spent 2 years at Montgomery College before going to … Continue reading Movie Maker Profile: Eric Krasner
Bunny’s Home Movies
By Siobhan Hagan Clip from Druid Hill Park Zoo (1927). Many people may cringe at the idea of watching other people’s home movies. For example, my boyfriend subtly noted that my family home videos mostly document the lives of our many dogs rather than those of the humans. However, home movies are treasure troves full … Continue reading Bunny’s Home Movies
Movie Maker Profile: Skizz Cyzyk
Baltimore filmmaker and musician Skizz Cyzyk, in his own words (ever so slightly edited by Siobhan). Please scroll down to the bottom to check out two amazing animations made by Skizz. Background I was born and raised in Baltimore County. I grew up in the Long Green / Jacksonville / Jarretsville area..[and went to] Dulaney … Continue reading Movie Maker Profile: Skizz Cyzyk
Let’s Start at the Very Beginning
By Siobhan Hagan To help celebrate Maryland Day, I would like to present the Maryland Moving Image Archive (MarMIA) Blog. Welcome one and all, from the current Maryland resident to the person across the world who isn’t exactly sure where Maryland is located on a map. I hope that you not only learn about the … Continue reading Let’s Start at the Very Beginning
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