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Linotype: The Film | Screening Followed by Directors’ Q&A

Linotype: The Film is a feature-length documentary centered around the Linotype type casting machine. Called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” by Thomas Edison, the Linotype revolutionized printing and society. The film tells the surprisingly emotional story of the people connected to the Linotype and how it impacted the world.

Along with this first-ever screening in Brisbane, director Doug Wilson will host an in-person question and answer session after the film, giving further insight and background information about the film. He will also share from his further research conducted since the release of the film over 10 years ago.

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Speaker

Doug Wilson

Doug Wilson is a writer, designer, filmmaker, and cyclist that lives in Denver, Colorado USA. He has worked as a product design manager with companies including Starbucks, Monotype, Herman Miller, and Virgin Mobile. He has presented at The New York Times, NASA, Condé Nast, TypeCon, and TYPO Berlin. In 2012, Doug directed the feature-length documentary Linotype: The Film, and, in 2023, he announced his latest project, The Linotype Book Project.