Welcome to Macintosh Documentary adds Apple Co-founder

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Welcome to Macintosh Documentary adds Apple Co-founder - Published on 08/03/08

 

The makers of Welcome to Macintosh are happy to announce an exclusive interview with Ron Wayne, one of the original founders of the Apple Computer Company, before it was re-founded with Mike Markkula as Apple Computer Inc. The new version of the documentary which now includes Mr Wayne will make its debut at the upcoming Globians film festival in Germany.

 

Los Angeles, CA - The makers of Welcome to Macintosh are happy to announce an exclusive interview with Ron Wayne, one of the original founders of the Apple Computer Company, before it was re-founded with Mike Markkula as Apple Computer Inc. The new version of the documentary which now includes Mr Wayne will make its debut at the upcoming Globians film festival in Germany.

 

"You could think of Ron Wayne kind of like the fifth Beatle" Says Rob Baca, Co- Director for the documentary. "He had a strong association with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in the beginning, but was not a participant in their future success."

 

Ron Wayne shares his experience of early Apple, personal stories about Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs, why he left Apple, as well as a never before seen schematics of an Apple I production case.

 

"We are very happy to be able to share his story. He represents a bit of history that very few people witnessed, and most never knew." Adds Baca.

 

Although Wayne has participated in print interviews such as the publication of "The Little Kingdom", "The Mac Bathroom Reader", and "Apple Confidential (I and II)" His appearance in Welcome to Macintosh represents the first time in a documentary.

 

"The addition of Ron Wayne to the film was simple" Stated Josh Rizzo, Co- Director. "The film lives in high definition as a FinalCut Pro project. His interview was a natural addition."

 

The filmmakers went on to add that this change has not slowed the DVD creation process, though there will now be the addition of Ron Wayne related "Extras".

 

"We are still on course for a fall delivery of the DVD, which will be so much more than just the movie. The hardest thing has been deciding what not to include." Says Baca. "There are so many great stories from the people that are part of Apple's history, we are really excited to share this with everyone."

 

Welcome to Macintosh will be presented at the 4th Globians world and culture documentary film festival Tuesday August 12th in Potsdam, and again Friday September 5th in Berlin, Germany.

 

"We have a more special presentations in the works for the fall that will allow more people to get the opportunity see it on the big screen." Adds Rizzo.

 

Both Robert Baca and Josh Rizzo are planning to attend the August 12th event in Germany. Tickets are available through the festival website. In addition to the Official Movie Website, the Welcome to Macintosh Network includes exclusive behind the scenes content including photos, videos, discussions.

 

Official Website: http://www.welcometomacintosh.com

Welcome to Macintosh Network: http://www.welcometomacintosh.ning.com

Globians Film Festival: http://www.globians.com.

 

 

"Welcome to Macintosh" is a documentary that explores the many ways Apple Computer (now Apple, Inc.) has changed the world. Whether a long time Mac fanatic or new to computers, Welcome to Macintosh takes you from the early days of the Apple-I to the latest the company has to offer. As told by the people who were there.

 

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