View of the Falls from the Canadian Side

In 1896, William Heise photographed the first 35mm motion picture images of Canada at Niagara Falls. The four-perforation camera system he used was designed and built by Thomas Edison and William K. Dickson, and the stock was manufactured by George Eastman to Edison’s specifications. This film was photographed using the same essential technology and is dedicated to the visionary ideas of those pioneers. Commissioned by The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers Toronto for its Film is Dead – Long Live Film omnibus project. Selected Screenings: International Film Festival Rotterdam, 2007; Media City, Windsor, ON, 2007