Business screen magazine (1967)

A \^ii «:>*«L ■J WE PAUSE TO HONOR: (CONTINUED FROM IHE PRICHDING PAGE 117) visual leader Ralph Creer tor his work in directing the preparation of the AMA's medical film catalog, his frequent talks to medical assemblies (on January 5. 1967. for example, he addressed the AIVIA"s Third Conference on International Health on "New Developments in International Medical Film Programs"), and for his constant probing of medical film data which resulted in reports on U.S. produced medical films used in specific lands abroad such as Colombia, Brazil and India. As one of those Cine "volunteer" spokesmen, serving in his special field of medical film interest, as a past-president and active supporter of the Chicago Film Council, Ralph Creer is also one of the industry's "men-of-theyear." National Audio-Visual Association Cited Professional and trade organizations serving the audiovisual industry worked hard this past year to advance both business and educational use of films. The National Audio-Visual Association, for e.xample. has done a tremendous iob in working with Congress on behalf of films in our schools. The annual convention and trade show of that dealer organization is the largest gathering place of those who distribute both films and equipment as well as the largest single showing of the latest in audiovisual equipment and related accessories. 7V A single company, Calvin of Kansas City, has recently concluded its 21st annual workshop for film makers and again presented both films and techniques to a capacity crowd of nearly 800 professionals. To president Leonard Keck of Calvin Productions and to all who made so many useful contributions to those who attended the 21st Annual Calvin Workshop, this special commendation is merited. While helping themselves. Calvin has helped the many who benefit from this useful sharing. This was the year, too, in which staunch believers in audiovisual communication were in high places within the U.S. government. Senators George Murphy (Rep. California) and Charles Percy (Rep. Illinois) will not overlook opportunities to better apply sound principles learned through long experience with the film medium as they help to bring more information and better teaching methods to the country in years ahead. CIFE Honors the Industrial Film Medium Finally, looking abroad, we must commend the work of the Confederation of Industrial Federations of Europe (CIFE) for its sponsorship of the annual International Industrial Film Festivals on that continent and in England. The 8th annual event moves to Lisbon. Portugal in September. Secretary-General Rene Arnaud and members of his staff have placed the industrial film medium on a high plateau among top management in European industry. i SPORTS AND TRAVEL: 66 (CONTINUED FROM THE PRECEDING PAGE 117) Associates" picture. Wings lo France, came up with a special jury prize at the Chicago International Film Festival as well as a citation for "the best direction and editing" given at the International Film & TV Festival of New York. I ihii .Authors" production of New Horizonsliiazil was Pan Am"s third winner last year. ■if Meeting the interest of audience in both travel and outdoor recreations were pictures like As Tall As the Mountains, sponsored by Adolph Coors Co.; Eastman Kodak's colorful short subject, Trek to the Telons. produced by Mattco Associates, and such adventure-inspired films as High In the Himalayas, sponsored by Sears-Roebuck. Carson Davidson Productions won festival honors with Railway IViih a Heart of Gold and there were others! • .At the left: u vi i/Kciicc front Dynamic Filmi' "Indianapolis: .500" incture showing the much-hcraldcd crash scene at this exciting race. Below: a Worlds Series film produced by Jack Lich Productions icas sure to be one of the best-attended attractions ivhcn offered to audiences in the U.S. BUSINESS SCREEN • 1967