Cinema Quarterly (1934 - 1935)

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THE GREAT RARZO {Rudolf Sieb, 9.5mm.). Here is an example of a branch of film-making, with puppets and models, which might be adopted by many amateurs. The models are ordinary toy motors and tin men. The animation is remarkably even and there are some amusing camera angles that are only possible with a small camera. The plot is simple; the daring young man on the flying trapeze seems to have inspired the actions of the Great Rarzo, who flys most filmically backwards, upside down, in reverse, top to bottom and vice versa. It is remarkable what the ingenious can do with some sheets of paper, indian ink and a few toys. A couple, I believe, of small lamps give all the necessary lighting and incidentally some very amusing shadowgraphs. The cutting is something of a satire on Russian technique. Imagine dogs' heads, Bonzos, Dismal Desmonds,. Fidos, in a Trauberg sequence ! THE METEOR FILM PRODUCING SOCIETY is planning an ambitious production schedule for the summer. Three competitions are being run for itsmembers: (1) for beginners, the subject being a holiday film; (2; any item on 16 mm. suitable for a newsreel; (3) an abstract subject, on any size of stock, limited to one reel in length. Miniature cups have been presented for the winners of these competitions by the treasurer, Jack Robertson, Jr. The Society as a group' will produce one interest film and one story film, while a 9.5 section has been inaugurated. Work on 35 mm. is also carried out by the Society. The Scottish Amateur Film Festival, inaugurated by the Meteor Film Society two years ago, is to be still further expanded this autumn. There is a proposal that in future it should be run under the auspices of the Scottish Film Council. Secretary: Stanley L. Russell, 14 Kelvin Drive, Glasgow, N.W. At a film show held in aid of the Kensington Housing Association's Benevolent Fund the performance consisted of films by Matthew L. Nathan. Documentary predominated and included a housing film, Pomp and Circumstance, and one of the Founding Estate entitled Xursery School. London Ifma Group Meetings are now held regularly every Monday at eight o'clock at Chequers, 6 Park Road, Upper Baker Street. Any members interested are invited to step along. The North St. Pancras Group of the St. Pancras House Improvement Society has filmed its housing conditions on 16 mm. Particulars can be obtained from 1 1 8a Euston Road, London, N.W. 1. Brian Salt has made an animated diagram illustrating some trigonometrical laws. This is on 9.5 mm. and the animation is excellent. Robert Alexandre's film of Trappist life, Un Alonastere, recently shown at the London Film Society, has been added to the Pathescope 9.5 library. The Scottish Photographic Federation offers the Brewster Trophy for the best amateur film submitted to the annual Salon, which, so far as still photography is concerned, is one of the most important events of the season. There is no restriction as to subject, but all films must have a maximum length of 50 feet, 8 mm.; 120 feet, 9.5 mm.; 200 feet, 16 mm. Full particulars may be obtained from the Cine Secretary, R. Steedman, 14 Viewfield Terrace, Dunfermline. Alan Harper. IFMA adviser, will be in charge of the competition. THE CINEMATOGRAPHER'S BOOK OF TABLES helps the professional and amateur cameraman to save time, avoid mistakes, and increase efficiency. It fits the vest pocket, and costs 5 post free from Cinema Contact Ltd., 24 N.W. Thistle Street Lane, Edinburgh, 2.