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FIRST — Non-Theatrical
SPONSORED BY A GOVERNMENT AGENCY
WORLD AT YOUR FEET. “What lies beneath our feet? The generous soil in which grows the life-giving food supply of the country. How to safeguard it and use it for the benefit of citizen and nation is the purpose of this dramatic and convincingly handled film.” Running time ten minutes. Produced in 16 mm. color by the National Film Board for the Canadian Department of Agriculture. “First Award for a compelling presentation on the subject of soil conservation."
Credits: Production — Michael Spencer; Direction — Larry Gosnell; Photography — Grant Crabtree and John Spotton; Sound — Ularke Daprato; Editing — Maureen Balfe.
FIRST — Non-Theatrical
SPONSORED BY A NON-GOVERNMENT AGENCY
EPISODE IN VALLEYDALE. “A small community in Western Canada debates the issue, ‘Should there be orderly and controlled marketing through wheat pools and the Wheat Board?’ A realistic and well dramatized story provides the answer.” Running time 33 minutes. Produced in 16 mm. color by Crawley Films for the Mani¬ toba Pool Elevators. “First Award for a well conceived and realistic¬ ally acted story depicting the importance of wheat pool co-operatives to the farmer and his community.”
Credits: Production and direction — George Gorman; Photogra¬ phy — Tom Glynn; Sound — Tony Betts; Editing — Wanda Nowakowska; Scenario — Munroe Scott.
FIRST — Theatrical Short
FAREWELL OAK STREET. “The film shows the effects on individuals and family groups moving from sub-standard or slum housing into much improved dwelling conditions.” Running time 161Y minutes. Produced in 35 mm. black-and-white by the National Film Board. “First Award for excellence of production.”
Credits: Production — Gordon Burwash; Direction — Grant Mc¬ Lean; Photography — Robert Humble; Sound — Clarke Daprato; Edit¬ ing — Fergus McDonell; Music — Eldon Rathburn.
Theatrical Feature
The judges did not recommend an award for any entry in this class.
Amateur
EIGHT-FIFTEEN. “A trailer designed ... to impress upon audiences the necessity of being on time for showings which begin at 8.15 sharp.” Running time 4 Vi minutes. Produced by the Toronto Film Society on 16 mm. War Surplus stock in sound. “Honorable Mention for a unique approach to an ordinary problem showing a great deal of imagination in a truly cinematic way.” Also awarded the trophy of the Association of Motion Picture Producers and Labor¬ atories of Canada.
Credits: A co-operative effort on the part of the Production Unit of the Toronto Film Society.
Special Award
GORDON SPARLING. Special Award for “distinguished service to the art of the film in Canada and to the Canadian Film Industry.”
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