Francis Thompson
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
Known For
N.Y., N.Y.
Director
To Fly!
Writer
To Be Alive!
Director
The Sand Castle
Special Effects Technician
From Generation to Generation
Director
City Out of Wilderness
Director
Energy! Energy!
Director
We Are Young
Director
Energy! Energy!
Director
To Fly!
Writer
City Out of Wilderness
Director
City Out of Wilderness
Producer
We Are Young
Director
To the Fair!
Producer
To Be Alive!
Director
To Be Alive!
Writer
To Be Alive!
Cinematography
The Sand Castle
Special Effects Technician
Whaler out of New Bedford
Director
From Generation to Generation
Director
N.Y., N.Y.
Director
N.Y., N.Y.
Visual Effects
N.Y., N.Y.
Director of Photography
Your Share in Tomorrow
Director
Williamsburg Restored
Director
Fears of Children
Director