British Kinematography (1950)

202 Vol. 16, No. 6 BOOK REVIEW Books reviewed may be seen in the Society's Library. THE FILM USER YEAR BOOK 1950. films as well as filmstrips of 1949. The Current Affairs Ltd. 10s. 6d. classified directory of manufacturers, with For the second year, the publishers of the their addresses in the general directory, will " Film User " have produced their Year be of use to many, and a list of special Book, and in so doing have set an even trade names completes this portion of the higher standard than they did a year ago. book. Briefly, the object of the book is to make It would take too long to enumerate the available current information on 16 mm. sections of this most valuable publication, film and filmstrip matters. Information but little seems to have been overlooked is easy to find and is surprisingly complete. — there are even lists of books and pamphlets For those who are interested, there are of current interest, appraisals of entertainment and factual H. S. Hind. FILM AWARDS IN NORTHERN IRELAND The Festival of Britain 1951 Committee made in Northern Ireland by amateurs on for Northern Ireland, in association with 16 mm. stock, of subjects connected with the the Belfast Film Institute Society, announces life and background of Northern Ireland, the offer of awards for documentary films THE COUNCIL Meeting of 3rd May, 1950 Present : — Messrs. A. W. Watkins {President), L. Knopp ( Vice-President), H. S. Hind (Hon. Treasurer), Rex B. Hartley (Hon. Secretary), B. Honri, T. W. Howard, R. H. Cricks (Technical Consultant) and Miss J. Poynton {Secretary). Presidential Insignia of Office. — The President announced that designs had been received for the President's Badge. Other designs were being obtained, and a report to Council would be made. Course of Lectures in Lighting. — Mr. H. S. Hind reported on the support which the course might be expected to have. Accounts. — Accounts and cash statement to 30th April, 1950. were presented and approved. Officers and Members of Council. — The President reported the names of the newly-elected Officers and Members of Council (see page 183). Appointment of Committees. — The Committees were considered, and appointments made, with the exception of the Branches Committee (see inside back cover). Journal and Papers Committee. — Consideration was given to a proposal that the Journal and Papers Committees be amalgamated on the grounds that the functions of the two Committees were closely linked, and that there was need for more liaison between the two than at present existed. The proposal was carried. It was agreed that the Joint Committee appoint two sub-committees, to be responsible for the Papers and the Journal. Mr. Wratten was appointed Chairman of the Joint Committee. Membership Committee. — The President explained the twofold function of the Committee. All matters regarding membership would be covered by this Committee. It was agreed that the Vice-President should be Chairman, and the committee be composed of the Divisional Chairmen and one other representative from each Division. Patron Membership. — It was agreed that in future the Hon. Treasurer should be responsible for Patron Members' subscriptions. Mr. Honri' s Letter. — The President reported that the Executive Committee had considered a letter he had received from Mr. Honri, in which suggestions had been made of ways in which the Society might make a contribution to the recovery of the Industry. Fourth Ordinary Meeting. — The President reported on matters which had arisen at the Ordinarv Meeting of the Societv.