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COMMUNITY
PARTNERS
Movie Maker Mitch
Mitch is our Director of Photography and has had a vital role in the project since its initial inception in 2022. Mitch shares a great passion for photography, film and community as our beloved uncle Lucky.
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Abstrkt
Christan and Mellissa from ABSTRKT Inc are life long friends of the Stracuzzi family. They have supported this project from its initial inception and provided invaluable guidance in the grant writing process.
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City of Niagara Falls Development Fund
Lucky’s Lens was awarded a Micro Grant in 2023 which assisted us in the initial stages and prepared us to apply and receive the Macro Grant in 2024. Without their involvement, Lucky’s Lens would not be possible.
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Niagara Falls Museums - The Exchange
Clarke has expressed excitement and support of this project in preserving the cultural and history of our city. They have expressed interest in adding some of Lucky’s analogue items into the museums archives.
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Zed Zed Eye Design
Andy has expertly created the Lucky’s Lens logo and branding. His unique perspective merged the image of Niagara Falls with the classic viewfinder hand motion used by filmmakers.
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Anfra Tile & Stone Ltd.
Frank and Lina have supported the development from the initial stages offering not only personal support but also in-kind office space and supplies.
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Film.ca Cinemas
Jeff and Tori have offered support through the new Digital Works studio which will help us in digitizing our vast analogue collection. We will also be coordinating a premiere of the final Lucky’s Lens documentary at their location in Oakville, Ontario Canada.
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