About
"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
Filmography
Energy! Energy!1982 · Director
To Fly!1976 · Writer
City Out of Wilderness1974 · Producer, Director
We Are Young1967 · Director
To the Fair!1964 · Producer
To Be Alive!1964 · Director, Writer, Cinematography
The Sand Castle1961 · Special Effects Technician
Whaler out of New Bedford1961 · Director
From Generation to Generation1959 · Director
N.Y., N.Y.1957 · Director, Visual Effects, Director of Photography
Your Share in Tomorrow1957 · Director
Fears of Children1951 · Director
Williamsburg Restored1951 · Director