Business screen magazine (1946)

IFPA JOURNAL an official publication of INFORMATION FILM PRODUCERS OF AMERICA, INC. P.O. Box 1470. Hollywood. California 90028 &t^H Special Section Business Screen Mugazinc BLACK FILM PRODUCTION IS'HiNoon" li\M MINIS K>Ml'AN> is iiiiiquc to ChiLiyo and rare in ihe United States. There liase iiniy been three such Black production film companies in this country that have produced 35 mm color commercials lor television. CiAM is a Black production company in Chicago with the professional, technical staff to not only produce lelesision commercials, but diKiimentaries ( the latter represents the film activity of many small shops), training films, and feature shorts. Although it is important to have a Black shop vsith professional capabilities, the company dt>es not concentrate on producing only Blackoriented films. GAM concentrates on contractual filming — that is, developing film contracts based upon approved scripts. The company has the capacities for production ( lhri>ugh release print) and producer services (that include coordinating pre and post-production activities. ) The company is also available for test spots. GAM as a company has produced numerous films and photographic productions, ranging from a 16 mm color documentary on Kenwood High School, to a .^5 mm color television commercial for Operation Breadbasket. This public service commercial requested contributions to support the program, which feeds the poor and hungry of all races, and was aired on seven channels. CiAM Films was founded in 1966, and was originally located at 130 North Wells Street, in Chicago's Loop. In 1968, the office was moved to its present location at 607 East 104th Street. From 1966 to Ihe present, CiAM crew and members have been involved in advertising, filmmaking, television and stage productions. Ihe experience of CiAM's owner and principal officers bring a total of fifteen years to the business. The motto of this unique company is "A Hi-noon Production C~ompany." Accordingly, they arc available to the industry during the evening hours, thereby offering an opportunity to the industry when many creative shops are still working. (;am I iims in .\cti<)n ACROSS OUR DESK . . . Item: The National Office is pleased to offer two new program ideas with enough material to keep you supplied most of the year. 1. \'(>» Aviiiliihlf, Ihe Cindy Award WinttiiiK lilms of 1970. Last year some chapters opened each meeting with one of these films, while others made a full night or two of it, 2. Tape recordings (or cassettes) are available of the outstanding speakers from the 1 1 ih Aiiniiul ,\alitiiiiil ( nnItrciit c III Ncapori liim It. Members who could not attend this conference may now share the experiences, knowledge, and priceless exchange of ideas available through this medium. Information is our business and the exchange of ideas is Ihe leason for membership in lll'A You will leceive a program packet listing films and tapes .ivailablc in the very near future . , . another service of your friendly board of directors. * + * Iiim: The first directory of film and television festivals ever published is currently available by contacting Hiuk .V/<;vc. Listing almost -tOO festivals held annually in the United States and abroad, the new directory will include complete information on all events; where they are held, how III enter, what Ihe fees arc. what the awards are . . . and more. lilmmakers, 1 \' stations and groups wishini; to enter have had lo rely on mailings from Ihe festivals themselves or sporadic listings in various publications. Ihe new directory provides one central scnirce of information about global film and TV festivals for use by producers, .iilverlising agencies, production companies, colleges, I V stations and libraiies. Prepaid pre-publication orders are being taken now at SK.OO each. Hack Stage, I6S West 4lh Street. New ^ork, N.Y. I(H)36. ( (>\TE\'T: Mcmhi-rship Conlesi News HImL lihn Production licniiinal Chairmen Across Our Oesk \()IL: \'exl month we will retain III our expanded size, with additional pages and features, plus a roundup ol chapter news. ill IV JLNL 1971 MK.MBKR.SHIF CONTfcST C I.OSKS Members are reminded that lune .^Oth marks the close of the ILP.A Membership Conlesi. "Contest Kits" have been mailed to members, however, it is not necessary to use the special forms to have your recruit credited. Remember, a prize for cicrv new. member, and a grand prize of a color television set to the one with the highest catch. IFPA REGIONAL CHAIRMEN ' BOSTON Chairman: Mark Ford K2 Menolomy Road Arlington. Mass. 02174 (617) 648-7.^81 INLAND EMPIRE C hairman: Col. Donell E. Bjoring 406 Marcia Street Redlands. Calif. 92373 (714) 382-5888 LOS ANGELES Chairman: George Kent 2947 Ciarcia St.. Los Angeles. CaliL 9(K)39 (213) 467-1234 SAN DIEGO Chairman: Dave Bash 3061 Marquette San Diego. CaliL 92107 (714) 582-3901 SAN FRANCISCO Chairman; James Halvcrson 7845 Skvline Blvd. Oakland. CaliL 94611 (415) 843-2740. Fxt. 6146 WASHINGTON. D.C. { h:iirm.m: ( ol. Iric E. Anderson 2000 So. Fads St.. Apt. 1018 Arlington. Virginia 22202 (202) 920-2103 SEATTLE Chairman: Chuck Hamilton 6311 121st Ave.. S.F. Hellevue. Wash. 98006 CHICAGO Chairman: Al LeVinc Sportlile Films 20 N. Wackcr Drive Chicago. 111. 60606 (312) CF 6-8955 DALLAS-Fl . WORTH Chairman: Skip Ira/ec 1 399 Regal Row Dallas. lexas 75247 (214) 638-5240 SAN JOSE Chairman: Fred Herney 1401 L;insing .Ave. San Jose. C aliL 94118 (408) 266-9495 IVi A| t'.') 52 BUSINESS SCREEN