A/V Geeks Films

Story Of King Midas, The (1953) An early work by master...

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:40:22 -0400

Story Of King Midas, The (1953) An early work by master animator, Ray Harryhausen. His film legacy is wonderful and still inspires imaginations today! Rest in Peace, Ray!

Gearing up for the Bastard Film Encounter - a weekend of...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:26:33 -0400

Gearing up for the Bastard Film Encounter - a weekend of never-before-seen and hard-to-watch films from collectors and archivists around the United States. I’ve peeked at what we are screening and have not been disappointed. Join us for the whole weekend ($140, $100 students) or just come one day ($75) or just come to the night events (Keynote opening at Kings $5, Film Potluck and BINGO at Lump Gallery Free!). More info at www.bastardfilmencounter.com

Y ahora unas palabras del Servicio de Impuestos Internos...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:30:58 -0400

Y ahora unas palabras del Servicio de Impuestos Internos …

And now a brief word from the Internal Revenue service…

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:30:29 -0400

And now a brief word from the Internal Revenue service…

Jonathan Winters (R.I.P.) talks about keeping America beautiful...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:40:29 -0400

Jonathan Winters (R.I.P.) talks about keeping America beautiful in “Pitch In”

In memory of Jonathan Winters’ passing, From Rugs to...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:23:22 -0400

In memory of Jonathan Winters’ passing, From Rugs to Riches 1960

Our Race Towards Space DVD

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:27:22 -0400

Our Race Towards Space DVD:

Get this and all the A/V Geeks DVDs on sale today! Use promotional code “SPRINGCLEANTW” to get 20% off any of the DVDs from the A/V Geeks catalog (there are over 400 to choose from!)

On the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s first flight into...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:25:32 -0400

On the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s first flight into space..

First Men Into Space - Solving The Space Survival Problems 1962

A/V Geeks Spring Cleaning DVD Sale! It’s Spring and...

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:55:06 -0400

A/V Geeks Spring Cleaning DVD Sale!

It’s Spring and we’d love to sell some of the DVDs we have on the shelves to make way for more 16mm films..

Use promotional code “SPRINGCLEANTW” to get 20% off any of the DVDs from the A/V Geeks catalog (there are over 400 to choose from!) Here’s the complete list: http://www.avgeeks.com/wp2/all-av-geeks-dvds/

Handwriting Is Important (1963) In honor of the North Carolina...

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:38:15 -0400

Handwriting Is Important (1963)

In honor of the North Carolina legislature trying to pass a law requiring the teaching cursive writing in schools (50 years after this film was made)!

Easter Seals PSA (by theavgeeks) Happy Easter from Tom Jones!

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:31:32 -0400

Easter Seals PSA (by theavgeeks)

Happy Easter from Tom Jones!

New DVD compilation, Lovey Dovey

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:19:45 -0400

New DVD compilation, Lovey Dovey:

New DVD compilation about love! Featuring 70s hippies in love, 80s psychedelic Christian tribbles! On Sale Now!

Happy Pi Day! Meaning Of Pi (1949) (by theavgeeks) A dorky kid...

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:24:44 -0400

Happy Pi Day!

Meaning Of Pi (1949) (by theavgeeks)

A dorky kid tries to figure out what pi is. Explains how pi denotes the ratio of a circle to its diameter. Shows the use of circles in art, industry and commerce. Outlines a procedure by which the numerical value of pi can be checked and reviewed, and describes the discovery and importance of pi.

Squeak The Squirrel (1957) Shows how a gold-mantled ground...

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 15:01:58 -0500

Squeak The Squirrel (1957)

Shows how a gold-mantled ground squirrel at Crater Lake National Park has learned to solve problems connected with getting food. Illustrates how an animal can learn to find food that is hidden from view or out of reach.

To help with the A/V Geeks mission to share these forgotten films unearthed in their archive, this film and hundreds of others can be purchased on DVD (http://www.avgeeks.com/wp2/all-av-geeks-dvds/). Higher quality versions of this film can also be licensed for stock footage. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information.

You’re The Judge Teenagers have a cooking contest with an...

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 12:00:22 -0500

You’re The Judge

Teenagers have a cooking contest with an unexpected ending. The film emphasizes the fun of meal preparation, including baking and frying and is sponsored film for Crisco shortening. Features Bonnie Franklin (R.I.P.).

To help with the A/V Geeks mission to share these forgotten films unearthed in their archive, this film and hundreds of others can be purchased on DVD (http://www.avgeeks.com/wp2/all-av-geeks-dvds/). Higher quality versions of this film can also be licensed for stock footage. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information.

Haunted Mouth (1974) Cesar Romero plays the invisible spectre of...

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 11:58:58 -0500

Haunted Mouth (1974)

Cesar Romero plays the invisible spectre of the mouth - plaque. Instructs students in proper flossing and brushing by telling a story about an eerie house that is occupied by an invisible plaque (B. Plaque) who challenges the audience by showing how to cleanse teeth properly.

To help with the A/V Geeks mission to share these forgotten films unearthed in their archive, this film and hundreds of others can be purchased on DVD (http://www.avgeeks.com/wp2/all-av-geeks-dvds/). Higher quality versions of this film can also be licensed for stock footage. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information.

You’re The JudgeTeenagers have a cooking contest with an...

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:37:33 -0500

You’re The Judge
Teenagers have a cooking contest with an unexpected ending. The film emphasizes the fun of meal preparation, including baking and frying and is sponsored film for Crisco shortening. Features Bonnie Franklin (R.I.P.).

To help with the A/V Geeks mission to share these forgotten films unearthed in their archive, this film and hundreds of others can be purchased on DVD (http://www.avgeeks.com/wp2/all-av-geeks-dvds/). Higher quality versions of this film can also be licensed for stock footage. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information.

Freedom of the American Road 1955 - Wake County segment This...

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:16:18 -0500

Freedom of the American Road 1955 - Wake County segment

This film is from the Prelinger Archive but is of interest to us since this segment is set in Raleigh, NC, where the A/V Geeks archive is located. Some landmarks we recognized were City Market, Cameron Village and more!

Some scans of china girls/leader ladies I’ve run across...

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:53:38 -0500

Some scans of china girls/leader ladies I’ve run across over the years..

Felicia (1965) SHOWS THE LIFE OF A NEGRO GIRL IN WATTS, Los...

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:32:33 -0500

Felicia (1965)

SHOWS THE LIFE OF A NEGRO GIRL IN WATTS, Los Angeles, California. PRESENTS HER OBSERVATIONS ABOUT LIFE IN A SEGREGATED COMMUNITY, EXPRESSING SOME OF THE HOPES and FRUSTRATIONS OF THE NEGRO POPULATION AS A WHOLE. Shows the disadvantages, frustrations, and hopes of Negro life in an American ghetto as seen through the eyes of a young Negro girl living in Watts in suburban Los Angeles in the spring of 1965, a few months before rioting broke out.

To help with the A/V Geeks mission to share these forgotten films unearthed in their archive, this film and hundreds of others can be purchased on DVD (http://www.avgeeks.com/wp2/all-av-geeks-dvds/). Higher quality versions of this film can also be licensed for stock footage. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information.