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American Zoetrope (also known as Omni Zoetrope from 1977 to 1980 and Zoetrope Studios from 1980 until 1990) is a privately run American film production company, centered in San Francisco, California and founded by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas.
Emilia Jones, Scoot McNairy Star in ‘Fairyland’ Adaptation for American Zoetrope. Sofia Coppola produced Andrew Durham's debut feature, with Geena Davis and Adam Lambert also in the ensemble cast. MORE
American Zoetrope is a film production company founded by Francis Ford Coppola in 1969. It has produced acclaimed films such as The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, The Virgin Suicides, and Sofia Coppola's debut The Virgin Suicides.
American Zoetrope was founded in 1969 with the mission of finding creative, fast, and economic approaches to film. By constantly embracing new technology and innovatively applying it to movie production, American Zoetrope has built a rich history of pioneering unconventional filmmaking techniques.
A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope: Directed by Gary Leva. With Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Dalva, Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg. Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas and many others discuss the history, troubles, and legacy of American Zoetrope.
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- Documentary
- Gary Leva
- 2004-09-14
Oct 26, 2022 · Learn how Francis Ford Coppola and his film school friends founded American Zoetrope in 1969 to pursue artistic autonomy and challenge Hollywood conventions. Discover how the failure of George Lucas' THX-1138 led to the creation of The Godfather, one of the most iconic films in cinema history.
Oct 26, 2020 · Learn how Francis Ford Coppola created American Zoetrope, a filmmaking paradise that took chances on personal and avant-garde projects. Discover how his success and failures shaped the future of Hollywood and filmmakers.
