Local filmmaker Sean Blake returned to the Augusta Historic Theatre to film a documentary on April 30, 2005.  The documentary, scheduled to be released for the Historic Theatre's 70th Anniversary on June 19, 2005, will focus on the theatre's importance in the community, its historic value and its preservation.

"I'm thrilled to be involved in the Augusta Theatre's 70th Anniversary Celebration.  Some of my earliest memories are of seeing movies here, and in pursing a career as a filmmaker, it has been a tremendous source of inspiration.  There is a wonderful sense of community that comes from generations of people having the shared experience of seeing movies surrounded by this historic architecture.  I hope the celebration will help inspire more people to share in the legacy of this beautiful theatre," Blake expressed.

Blake graduated from Augusta High School in 1994.  After graduation, Blake attended Butler County Community College then went on to the University of Kansas and received a Bachelors degree in Film Studies.  While at KU, he became involved in the production of a feature film C.S.A.: The Conferedate States of America.  He edited, co-produced and appeared in the film, which was featured in the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.  Spike Lee signed on as Executive Producer and IFC Films will release C.S.A. to theatres this summer. 

While in town, Blake also filmed a short trailer for the Augusta Historic Theatre.  The trailer will provide movie-goers with a brief history of the theatre, emphasizing its importance in the community.  Fourth grader Jenna Reynolds will be featured in the trailer as a third-generation movie-goer at the theatre.

As Reynolds explains in the trailer, "It's more than just an old building; it holds thousands of memories."  Reynolds states that "when my mom was little, her mom brought her to the movies here.  Now my mom brings me.  When I grow up, I want to bring my kids too."