The Piccadilly - Restoring Her Former Glory

Directors:

Writers:

Matthew Shannon

Producers:

Peta Louise Shannon

Run Time:

0:45:00

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The world has loved movies for centuries, but it is the collective experience of watching a film on the big screen that transcends audiences and creates long lasting memories. Cinemas, in particular The Piccadilly Cinema first established in 1940 North Adelaide, South Australia, have touched the hearts of many movie goers. With more and more video on demand services becoming available, many cinemas have found a decrease in attendance. Restoring “the grand old lady” The Piccadilly Cinema, has been essential to make it accessible to everyone and ensure audiences do come back. The owners of the cinema, the Wallis Family, Premier Building Solutions, the trades, theatre patrons, staff, film makers and performers, take us on a journey of love, dedication and passion to “Restoring her former glory” to bring back the ultimate experience of watching films on the big screen.

Submitter Statement

Movies and Cinema have always been a part of my life. To be able to direct the documentary about the refurbishment of The Piccadilly was an amazing experience. What was most special for me, was that I was able to interview Scott Hicks who was instrumental in choosing a career in filmmaking. Through making this documentary, it is easy to see that movies and grand cinemas like The Piccadilly have a special place in the hearts of people from all walks of life. From filmmakers to staff to patrons to the owners and to the tradespeople working on the project, all of them have special memories of movies and going to the cinema.

Matt is a member of the Australian Directors Guild (ADG), Australian Editors Guild (ASE) and Australian Cinematographers Society. With over twenty years experience, Matt has created numerous films that have been accepted into festivals such as the documentary Cosmosapiens – New York Independent Film Festival & Adelaide French Film Festival and The Missing Years – Palm Springs Film Festival. Throughout his career he has created numerous corporate videos with clients for live events, commercials and educational videos for such companies as Puratap, Jim’s Plumbing, Hancock Prospecting, Master Builders, BNI, Ministry Dance Company, SCL Schumann, Hyundai, The Australian Ballet Company, to name only a few. Matthew Shannon prides himself on creating videos for any purpose that tell compelling stories that make an impact on targeted audiences.

Key Cast

Scott Hicks, Sophie Hyde, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Scott Krix, Lorna Wallis, Michelle Wallis, Deanna Wallis, Ray O'connor, Manda Flett

Other Credits

Editor: Nicholas Begue

The Piccadilly - Restoring Her Former Glory

Matthew Shannon

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Peta Louise Shannon

0:45:00

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