Film Weekly 1961-62 year book : Canadian motion picture industry with television section (1961)

2. All films must be produced in Canada by Canadian producers 3. Films must have been produced, or re leased generally, during th e year being ji udged 4. A film ma y be entered in only one class 5. The comm ittee reserves the right to place any entry in the most suitable class after consultatio n with th< e producer. 6. Entries in the non -theatrical class mu st be on 16 mm . stock. 7. No award will be made in a i ny ' class if the judges fee ;l that the entries do not reach a suitable standard. fl. The adjudi cation of the entries by the judges is final. JUDGES The panels of judges are composed of men and women who are qualified to make evaluations, while not being connected in any way with any film submitted. In the formation of each panel, Canadian Film FILM OF THE YEAR UNIVERSE, produced by the National Film Board of Canada. SPECIAL AWARD To Dr. A. W. Trueman, director of the Canada Council, "for his personal contribution to the art of film making and in the field of distribution of Canadian films." THEATRICAL THEATRICAL FEATURE No entries were submitted in this category. THEATRICAL SHORT UNIVERSE, produced by the National Film Board of Canada, "for imaginative and unique treatment of a timeless theme." NON-THEATRICAL ARTS AND EXPERIMENTAL CHILDREN S FILMS LINES — HORIZONTAL, produced by the National Film Board of Canada, "for maturity of achieve¬ ment through simplicity and for excellent inte¬ gration of music with image." LIFE IN A WOODLOT, produced by the Na¬ tional Film Board of Canada, "for excellence of color photography and realization of purpose." GENERAL INFORMATION MARSH HARVEST, produced by Wm. H. Carrick, "for having captured the 'atmosphere' in excellent color photography." PUBLIC RELATIONS TAKE FOUR GIANT STEPS, produced by Pageant Productions Ltd., "for unity and drama well con¬ veyed in excellent visuals and sound." SALES AND PROMOTION HORS D'OEUVRES, produced by the National Film Board of Canada, "for a well-edited selec¬ tion of items in a delightful selling presentation." TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION EPIDURAL ANAESTHESIA FOR VAGINAL DELIV¬ ERY IN OBSTETRICS, produced by Chetwynd Films Ltd., "for excellence of photography and achievement of purpose." TRAVEL AND RECREATION WATERS OF THE WHITESHELL, produced by Crawley Films Ltd., "for its excellent visuals, sound and script." recognition has been given to the fact that both French and English films will be entered. The judges, in making the awards, will assess the overall effectiveness of the film. They will take into account such factors as: The aim of the film and how well it is achieved; its unity and clarity; the direction, editing, quality of script, photography, sound track, titles, anima¬ tion, music, etc. The Management Committee may from time to time grant special awards for other outstanding achievement in the motion picture field. AWARDS The judges may recommend a Canadian Film of the Year Award to the film which represents the highest achievement of the year; a Certificate of Merit to the film judged best in each class. The trophy of the Association of Motion Picture Producers and Laboratories of Canada goes to the best amateur film of the year. Awards, 1960 GREY CUP FESTIVAL '60, produced by Chetwynd Films Ltd., "for its achievement of purpose in an imaginative record of Canada's annual sports clas¬ sic." TELEVISION TELEVISION FILMS— ENTERTAINMENT FIELD TRIP, produced by the Canadian Broad¬ casting Corp., "for a delightful story effectively told through camera and performance." TELEVISION FILMS — INFORMATIONAL ARMAGH, produced by the Canadian Broadcast¬ ing Corp., "for the filming of a social document with great understanding, fine portrayals and out¬ standing technical skills." TELEVISION FILMS— COMMERCIALS MAD DRIVER, produced by the Canadian Broad¬ casting Corp., "for a simple and dramatic presen¬ tation of an important idea." AMATEUR (Winner of this category receives the Trophy of The Association of Motion Picture Producers and Laboratories of Canada, given annually for the Best Amateur Film.) RINGERS REQUIRED, produced by A. J. M. Collins of Vancouver, "for excellent use of the film medium in a beautifully photographed, well cut, well paced documentary." BE PREPARED, produced by George Gingras of Toronto; FLORAL CAPERS, produced by Jack W. Rudell of Islington, Ont.; ITALIAN MARBLE, pro¬ duced by Fred W. Borgman of Toronto; and WAKE OF THE BLUENOSE, produced by C. K. Cucksey of Chatham, Ont., were each cited as "one of Ihe Five Best amateur films produced in Canada in I960." Previous Winners 1959 WINNERS Film of the Year: No award was made. Special Awards: To Arthur Chetwynd of Chet¬ wynd Films in Toronto for "dedicated service in fhe interests of Canadian Film-makers as an exe¬ cutive officer of the Association of Motion Pic¬ ture Producers and Laboratories of Canada" and to Joseph Morin, director of the Cine-Photo¬ graphic Branch of the Province of Quebec "in re¬ cognition of more than forty years' distinguished service to Canadian film-making in the fields of production, distribution and exhibition." 150