The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) is producing a documentary on the intriguing history of motion-imaging technology to celebrate the Society's centennial anniversary in 2016. The film will expose the human element behind epic engineering feats and technological achievements, examining the ways it has advanced the artistic element of content creation. The documentary will serve as a celebration of the ingenuity, invention, and personalities that are responsible for many important works of art while demonstrating how SMPTE's important work on industry education and standards has guided the technology.