In the 1920s immigrant inventor Jacques Bolsey aimed to disrupt the early film industry with a motion picture camera for the masses: the iconic Bolex. Over 90 years later, filmmaker Alyssa Bolsey pieces together the fragments of a forgotten family archive to reveal the epic story of her great-grandfather in “Beyond the Bolex.” Interviewing family members and renowned filmmakers, Alyssa travels to Switzerland, and delves into Jacques' personal diary, film reels and collected images in order to understand the man and his impact on generations of filmmakers.

Beyond the Bolex has been named as “one of the 12 most notable films of 2021” by the American Library Association

BEYOND THE BOLEX

Celebrate 100 Years of 16mm Filmmaking!

Best Documentary Nominee

Nominated – Best Documentary - Festival International du Film sur l'Art

Nominee – Best Cinematography

Raindance Film Festival

Winner – Emerging Filmmaker Award

Newport Beach Film Festival

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