# Film Scene Copycats The Movie Mimic Project by Allen Fuqua Recreates Iconic Clips By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movie-mimic References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/allen-fuqua-movie-mimic) & [moviemimic](http://www.moviemimic.com/) The production quality might not be the greatest, especially when compared to the scenes the Movie Mimic project recreates, but it is still incredibly impressive. Conceived by world traveler and film enthusiast Allen Fuqua, the Movie Mimic project is a series of [tourist pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos) that have been given a unique spin. Every city the San Diego native visits, he manages to snap at least one photo that copies as close as possible a chosen clip from a [beloved movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/film-finder). As one browses through his Movie Mimic project, it is interesting to see how time has altered the places in which some very [iconic scenes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-roadmap) have taken place. For instance, in the last scene of 'The Breakfast Club,' there was no soccer net. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recreating Iconic Scenes:** Exploiting the nostalgia for iconic movie scenes, businesses can create opportunities by offering experiences or products that allow people to recreate their favorite movie scenes. - **Tourist-driven Photography:** By combining tourism with photography, there is potential for business innovation in offering unique and personalized tourist experiences that recreate famous movie scenes. - **Preserving Film History:** With the Movie Mimic project, there is an opportunity to explore the preservation of film history by celebrating iconic movie scenes in different locations and capturing their evolution over time. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can tap into the demand for unique and personalized experiences by offering movie-inspired tours and activities that allow travelers to recreate iconic film scenes. - **Photography:** Photography businesses can create opportunities by offering customized photo shoots that recreate famous movie scenes in different locations, catering to the nostalgia of film enthusiasts and travelers. - **Film Preservation:** There is potential for collaboration between the film industry and organizations focused on cultural preservation to showcase the impact of iconic movie scenes on popular culture and explore their historical significance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Quote Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenflick.md) - [Movie-Themed Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-kyser.md) - [Film-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrounging-cookbook.md) - [Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/film-club-collection.md) - [Reimagined Epic Battle Dioramas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-diorama.md) - [Thrilling Plant-Based Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quorn-mission-snack-swap-campaign.md) - [Retro Cinema Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-delorean-popcorn.md) - [AI Travel Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos.md) - [Film-Inspired Bowling Alleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastside-bowl.md)