Lynd Ward Documentary Shooting to Begin in June
Michael Maglaras, Director, in conversation with Robin Ward Savage about 217 Films’ new project “O Brother Man: The Art and Life of Lynd Ward”. Shooting for this new film begins June 22.
Penn State Libraries to Digitize Lynd Ward Collection for Documentary by 217 Films
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Penn State Libraries to Digitize Lynd Ward Collection for Documentary by 217 Films Robin Ward Savage, Michael Maglaras, and Terri Templeton UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA (February 21, 2011) – In celebration of the art and life of American printmaker and illustrator, Lynd Ward (1905-1985), 217 Films has given a gift to Penn State […]
217 Films: Documentary about Lynd Ward Announced
Documentary about American Woodcut Artist and Illustrator Lynd Ward Announced ASHFORD, CONNECTICUT (February 10, 2011) – Connecticut-based independent film makers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films announce that their new film project — their fourth film since 2005 — will be on the great American woodcut artist and illustrator Lynd Ward. The film […]
Michael Maglaras In Performance: Snow-Bound
In this video, Michael Maglaras reads an excerpt from John Greenleaf Whittier’s poem “Snow-Bound.” The Library of America calls Michael Maglaras’s reading of this poem “The best recording of Snow-Bound…”. This video excerpt is taken from a full performance of this poem he made at the St. Lawrence Arts Center in Portland, Maine on Sunday, […]
Homer’s Prouts Neck Home
Today, the 217 Films crew took a trip to Winslow Homer’s Prouts Neck home in Scarborough, Maine to scout for a possible shooting location this fall. The Portland Museum of Art acquired the Winslow Homer Studio in 2006. The Studio and the surrounding grounds are closed to the public while construction and restoration projects take […]
“Barbara Frietchie” read by Michael Maglaras
In this video, Michael Maglaras reads John Greenleaf Whittier’s poem “Barbara Frietchie.” This performance was recorded before a live audience at the St. Lawrence Arts Center in Portland, Maine on Sunday, December 12, 2010. More about Michael Maglaras, executive producer Terri Templeton and their audio recordings and films can be found at www.two17records.com and www.two17films.com.
The Films of Michael Maglaras
Buy local! Purchase the films of Michael Maglaras at the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, Maine. Can’t make it to the museum gift shop? You can purchase online from Amazon at the links below: Cleophas and His Own Visible Silence: Marsden Hartley, Painter and Poet John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!
This Friday: John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint! screens at The Grand
The historic Grand theater in Ellsworth, Maine is under scaffolding as its magnificent art-deco tower is fully restored. 217 Films is honored to screen John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint! there this Friday. Filmmaker Michael Maglaras will introduce the film. WHAT: Screening of 217 Films’ new essay in film — John Marin: Let the […]
The Grand presents “John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!”
Read press release at this link.WHAT: Screening of 217 Films‘ new essay in film — John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint! Filmmaker Michael Maglaras will introduce the film. WHEN: Friday, October 22 — 7:00pm WHERE: The Grand, 165 Main St., Ellsworth, Maine COST: $7 Adults / $6 Seniors / $5 Members FMI: Box Office […]
Schoodic Arts Festival presents John Marin film
Filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton of 217 Films will screen their new Maine-made film “John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!” at the Schoodic Arts Festival in Winter Harbor, Maine on Saturday, August 7 at 7:00pm. Written, narrated, and directed by Michael Maglaras, this film tells the story of John Marin — one of […]