Model

Model shows the daily activities of the models and behind-the-scenes players in the world of high fashion. The film follows male and female models assigned to TV commercials, fashion shows and print advertising for a variety of products: designer collections, fur coats, sports clothes and automobiles. The models are seen at work with photographers whose techniques illustrate different styles of fashion and product photography. The business aspects of running an agency are shown as well: interviewing prospective models, career counseling, arranging portfolios, talking with clients and planning trips.

I had not seen Model for forty years when I began the work of restoring the film with an excellent colour grader Jane Tolmachyov at Goldcrest Lab in NY. A 4K copy was made from the original 16mm negative. The 4K was cleansed, scratches were repaired as were breaks in sprocket holes and we began the work of restoration. Working digitally, there were wonderful opportunities to change the density of the shots and the richness of the black and white contrasts. The possibility of correcting parts of the image rather than the whole frame made it possible to be more precise about the black and white contrasts in each shot. It was a real pleasure to have the chance to do this thanks to the opportunity given by a generous donor.

PRODUCTION: Zipporah Films
32 Widgeon Cove Ln
04079, Harpswell, ME
United States of America
Tel. 1 6177912198
karen@zipporah.com

INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION: Samuel Blanc and Mathilde Colle - Party Film Sales
16 rue Frochot 75009, Paris
France
Tel. 33 1.40.22.92.15
sales@thepartysales.com