Movie Makers (Jan-Dec 1939)

What membership in the Amateur Cinema League will bring you — 1. MOVIE MAKERS — a vitally interesting and helpful monthly magazine covering every phase of persi null movie making and containing news of amateur activities and all new equipment. Beautifully illustrated, each number contains a full measure of articles and editorial features. Technical articles, written by experts, are clear and practical. Special articles are prepared each month for the beginner and every phase of movie making is represented. 2. Technical Consulting Service — an individual service for which there is no extra charge. You may write in for information about non theatrical movie making technique and you will receive an accurate and prompt reply. 3. Continuity and Film Planning Service — a similar consulting service which offers aid in planning pictures of all types, writing titles and editing. Members may apply for film treatments and suggestions for the pictures that they wish to undertake. If you want new ideas for your films and new ways to make familiar subjects more interesting, you will find this service invaluable. 4. Film Review Service — through which you may send your films requesting criticism and suggestions by the League's consultants who are competent technicians. 5. Club Service — in forming amateur movie clubs and in planning programs for them. A Club Film Library, made up of outstanding films produced by movie clubs and individuals, is circulated among clubs without charge. 6. Booklets and Service Sheets — are supplied on request without charge. Printed booklets on important phases of movie making technique are published periodically and are mailed automatically, as issued, to all members who ask to receive them. New members may receive all current booklets on request. Among those now in print are : • Color Filming 27 pages illustrated • Titling Technique 32 pages • Featuring the Family 34 pages • Lighting Personal Movies 37 pages, illustrated Numerous service sheets (mimeographed and reprinted material) are issued from time to time. They are announced in Movie Makers and are available to any member on special request. 7. Equipment Service — by which the League offers expert technical advice on the selection of equipment for special cine needs, although it cannot make purchases for members nor secure for them special discounts. 8. Member Film Exchange — among members is directed by the League. The League facilitates the temporary exchange of films by members in all parts of the United States. A special Medical Film Exchange is available to medical men. 9. Special Services — in two important fields are available. Through the Film Review Chart a member can get particularly efficient criticism on his reels. By means of the Film Treatment Chart, a member may secure individually prepared film plans and continuity outlines. These charts are supplied on request to members only. 10. Public Relations — The League has been able to open national parks and other closed filming areas to amateur cine cameras, it has secured favorable status concerning duty on amateur films and it constantly is alert to secure proper treatment for amateur movie makers whenever any legislation that would affect them is under consideration. I I. Making Better Movies — A 241 page book on amateur movie making is sent to every member. Written in clear, non technical language, this book gives directions for every process, every device and every trick in movie making that you will be likely to use. It tells you, step by step, just what to do and how to do it to get the best results from your camera and projector. It is well illustrated. A.MAI I l l< f.lNKMA LEAGUE, Inc. 120 Lexington Ave. Date New Vork N V.. U. S. A. I with to become a member of AMATEUR CINEMA LEAGUE, Inc. My remittance for $ made payable to AMATEUR CINEMA I I \'.l I Inc., is enclosed in payment of dues. Of this ■mount, I direct that $2 be applied to a year's subscription to MOVIE MAKERS. (To nonmimbert, subscription to MOVIE MAKERS is 53 in the United States and possessions; $3.25 in Canada, $3.50 in other countn GET THESE INDISPENSABLE MEMBERSHIP $5 a year filming aids at once for rive dollars a year Amateur Cinema League, inc. Name. Street 420 Lexington Ave. New York. New York, U. S. A. State. Jan. 39