We’ve a busy next few months as we wrap up filming with trips to the midwest, Boston, Washington D.C. and Germany on the calendar. We are also starting rough editing of our footage next week. It is exciting to see everything coming together piece by piece.

Although we will never be able to tell every single story related to the Linotype, we have collected some amazing footage that we can’t wait to show you. People have come out of the woodwork to share about their lives with the Linotype. We are constantly encouraged by the support that we receive and we thank you for your interest in our little film.

This week, we shot at Tim Trower’s shop in Springfield, Missouri for some planned motion graphics sequences that will help explain how the machine works. We had to use a giant yellow backdrop (see above image) and move hundreds of pounds of lead to get just the right shot. Although the shoot was planned for five hours, it ended up taking closer to 11 — but we think it will be worth the extra effort.

We are often asked when the final film will be finished, and although nothing is official, we are still planning for a late-fall release. As these dates get closer, we will start announcing the first screenings of the film. If you are interested in hosting a screening of the film, please visit the Screenings page for more information.

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