A guide to film services of national associations ([1954])

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gram, especially in the fields of trade union problems, international affairs, and discrimination; and to encourage the use of films about the trade union movement in nonlabor groups, with special emphasis on high schools and colleges. ACTIVITIES: Production: The CIO Film Division has produced 35mm sound filmstrips and did some early experimenting in putting sound film- strips on 16mm film for use by unions that did not own filmstrip equipment. Far and away the most successful filmstrip was one which popularized the Nathan Report, published in 1947. The CIO Publicity Department has produced a number of films for television, four of which are available for general use through the CIO Film Division. Several CIO International unions have produced sound movies and filmstrips, and the Film Division has worked with other groups in editing feature-length films for union use. Distribution: The film library contains over 250 16mm sound prints, available on rental. A catalog is available. The Division is experimenting with long-term bookings to CIO councils. Films produced by some of the CIO unions are distributed by the Divi- sion. Utilization: Special emphasis is put on the more effective use of films by CIO unions. Toward this end, training sessions and dem- onstrations of good film use are part of all CIO schools and confer- ences; one special week-end film conference was held for intensive training; and a special movie poster has been issued for publiciz- ing union movie shows. To encourage the use of films in union programs, the Division advises CIO affiliates on the purchase of motion picture and sound filmstrip equipment. PUBLICATIONS: "Films For Labor," a printed catalog of films and filmstrips avail- able on rental from the CIO Film Library. Single copies available free; additional copies 15ff each "Now That Your Union Has a Movie Projector," mimeographed notes on the care of equipment, program planning, and other information. This is sent to unions ordering film equipment. Notes on film use are included in manuals prepared for CIO Schools. PERSONNEL: The Film Division employs three people part time. George T. Guernsey was a teacher and editor of "Educational Trends" and the "American Teacher." In 1945 he made a trip to Canada to observe the work being done by the National Film Board of Can- ada on their labor circuits and on discussion trailers. MEETINGS: Special film programs are planned at the annual CIO conventions to show new films available from the CIO Film Division, and to advise on selection and planning of film programs. 63