Francis Thompson

"Francis Thompson had a distinguished career in cinema that began in 1935. Throughout the 1950s, he accumulated footage for 'N.Y., N.Y.,' a success that led him to continue to experiment with World's Fair and Expo multiple screen films and later with large format films. In collaboration with Alexander Hammid, Thompson made the Academy Award winning film 'To Be Alive!' (1962-64) and the first IMAX film 'To Fly' (1976). Thompson considered 'N.Y., N.Y.' to be his most significant achievement in cinema." —Bruce Posner

Crew

The Sand Castle

Special Effects Technician

N.Y., N.Y.

Director, Director of Photography, Visual Effects

City Out of Wilderness

Director, Producer

To Fly!

Writer

We Are Young

Director

Fears of Children

Director

To Be Alive!

Director, Writer, Cinematography

From Generation to Generation

Director

Whaler out of New Bedford

Director

Your Share in Tomorrow

Director

Williamsburg Restored

Director

Energy! Energy!

Director

To the Fair!

Producer