1-DAY ADULT

Coney Island

February 1991 •English

Before there was Disneyland, there was Coney Island. By the turn of the century, this tiny piece of New York real estate was internationally famous. On summer Sundays, three great pleasure domes--Steeplechase, Luna Park and Dreamland--competed for the patronage of a half-million people. By day it was the world's most amazing amusement park, by night, an electric "Eden".

Shirkers

January 2018 •English

In 1992, teenager Sandi Tan shot Singapore's first indie road movie with her enigmatic American mentor Georges – who then vanished with all the footage. Twenty years later, the 16mm film is recovered, sending Tan, now a novelist in Los Angeles, on a personal odyssey in search of Georges' vanishing footprints.

Carlos Sainz: The Operator

December 2024 •Spanish

Walt Disney World - Phase 1

April 1969 •English

Film prepared for a Florida press conference held on April 30, 1969.

Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale

September 2021 •English

For over 85 years, steamship Ste. Claire transported generations of Detroiters to Boblo Island, an amusement park nestled in the waters between the US and Canada. When the vessel comes under threat of ruin, a doctor, psychic and amusement park fanatic unite to save their beloved steamship from the scrapyard. Interweaving local lore and mythology, "Boblo Boats" explores the whitewashed history of amusement parks and one crew's crusade to bring back the memories.

Bukit Orang Salah

October 2013 •English

At various points in its history, tiny St. John's Island was where Singapore's colonial founder Sir Stamford Raffles docked his ship upon arrival, a quarantine centre for immigrants and pilgrims returning from Mecca, a penal colony for political detainees and secret society leaders, and a sleepy holiday resort. Unlike its neighbouring islands, however, St. John's was never fully developed. It occupies an in-between space, the vestiges of its history scattered around the land. Its indeterminacy stands in sharp contrast to Singapore, where land use is meticulously planned to fulfil economic and social functions. In this film, St. John's Island - otherwise known as 'Bukit Orang Salah', a nickname coined by the people who were quarantined there - becomes a site of and for reflection, prompting questions about our history, heritage and identity.

Disneyland: From the Pirates of the Caribbean to the World of Tomorrow

January 1968 •English

The audience visits WED Enterprises and sees how Disneyland attractions are created, including Pirates and the new Tomorrowland.

Great Old Amusement Parks

July 1999 •English

On a Hot Summer day, there may be no better place on earth than a traditional amusement park. A place where you can hop on a classic wooden coaster, reach for the ring as you whirl by on the merry-go-round, or cool down on the Caterpillar. In this documentary, you get to visit some of America's most charming parks from Lake Compounce in Connecticut to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in California. You get to gallop on the Derby Racer at Playland, go with the flow on the Boat Chute at Lake Winnepesaukah, and rock on Deno's Wonder Wheel at Coney Island. And of course there are coasters, including the Thunderbolt at Kennywood, the Cyclone at Astroland, the Raven at Holiday World, and San Diego's Giant Dipper!

Chop Thye Bee

July 2021 •English

An intimate portrait of an inter-generational family as they bid farewell to the common ground that binds them together.

Douce France

June 2021 •French

Amina, Sami and Jennyfer are high school students in the Paris suburbs, in 93. At the initiative of 3 of their teachers, they embark on an unexpected investigation into a gigantic leisure park project which involves concreting agricultural land near their homes. But can we have the power to act on a territory when we are 17 years old? Funny and intrepid, these new citizens take us to meet residents of their neighborhood, property developers, farmers and even elected officials of the National Assembly. A joyful quest that challenges conventional wisdom and revives our connection to the land!

The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster

December 2021 •English

An inside look at the creation of Universal Orlando Resort's new Jurassic World VelociCoaster.

Pretpark Nederland

October 2006 •English

Michiel van Erp shows us what the Dutch do in their spare time and takes a look at the industry behind all these leisure activities.

Project Florida

January 1971 •English

Marketing film for Walt Disney World showing the creation of the new theme park, with footage of WED designers at work, actual construction, scale models, the Preview Center, and Walt Disney discussing his hopes for the project from an earlier 1966 film.

Treasure Island

July 2018 •French

A summer on an island of leisure in the Paris region. Land of Adventures, dredge and transgression for some, place of refuge and escape for the other. Its pay range to its hidden nooks, the exploration of a Kingdom of childhood, in resonance with the bustle of the world.

Closed for Storm

November 2020 •English

The story of Six Flags New Orleans, a theme park devastated by Hurricane Katrina that has become a holy grail of sorts for urban exploration and the efforts to restore the park to its former glory.

Singapore On Film

February 2019 •English

Rare archive footage reveals what Singapore was like dating back to 1900, showing coolies sharing lunch, rickshaw pullers, a grand Peranakan funeral, and more.

A Dream Called Walt Disney World

January 1981 •English

The perfect way to reminisce about your Walt Disney World vacation! It's all here, exquisitely photographed and fully narrated. From Liberty Square to Fantasyland, the file covers every part of the Magic Kingdom. There's much more, though... an entire resort playground with all the luxurious resort hotels and rustic campgrounds that make up the Vacation Kingdom. Here's a beautiful souvenir of the single most popular vacation destination in the world!

Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality

July 2016 •English

The documentary, Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality, tells the story of one of Walt Disney's earliest 1954 Imagineering Legends, Bob Gurr. His career spanning 45 years creating 250 projects with Disney and beyond will be explored. From Disneyland to Las Vegas, Olympic spectaculars to rock star shows, Bob's creations included Monorails, Abraham Lincoln mechanical animation, Pirate Battle Shows, even massive animated figures of King Kong and Godzilla. Viewers will learn much about how these attractions were created from those who were there sharing these creations. Eight theme park creators who worked with Bob over these years will describe the unique ways in which he created a vast variety of attractions. The cast includes Disney Ambassador to the World Marty Sklar, Imagineering VP Craig Russell, Imagineer Chris Crump, and many others.

Walt's Disenchanted Kingdom

January 2023 •English

Has Disney lost its way? Many Disney fans have noticed a sharp increase in the company's political and social activism. This film reveals how Disney pushes an activist agenda and sexual ideology through children's movies, cartoons and public political battles. Experts and insiders analyze the once-beloved family-friendly brand's controversial politics and the impact on children and families.

Flhorrida

June 2017 •English

Here comes two of SmellBad's BLASTIEST stars in their first full length vlog-movie feature: Flhorrida! It's the story of two stupid Blastards- Charlie, and Phil. It's spring, and those hard Blastards have big plans; and no second thoughts to stop them! It's a classic power Blast of nonstop hate, headed for success. It's an obnoxious, painful adventure that proves it's easy to Blast when your theme parks are bad! An unforgettable story that will rupture your heart. It's Charlie and Phil to the restroom in SmellBad's live-action animated classic: Flhorrida!