Kinematograph year book (1950)

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Trade Organisations. 135 THE SCIENTIFIC FILM ASSOCIATION. 4, Great Russell Street, London, W.C.I. President : C. H. Sylvester. Vice-President : M. Michaelis, B.Sc.(Eng.), A.M.I.E.E., A.Inst.P. Council : — ■' Miss F. M. Anthony, B.Sc. J. D. Chambers. H. Dryerre, Ph.D., M.R.C.S., F.R.S.E. Arthur Elton. Sir Kenneth Goadley, K.B.E., M.R.C.S. L.R.C.R, D.P.H. Miss Dorothy Grayson, B.Sc. Miss Blodwen Lloyd, M.Sc, Ph.D. J. Maddison A. Orr, B.Sc, A.R.T.S., A.R.I.C. J. W. Oswald, A.R.I.C, A.I.M. Richard Porteous. M. Reeves. John Shearman. Derek Stewart, A.R.P.S. Hon. Secretary : R. A. Williams. Hon. Treasurer : K. E. R. Rushin. Secretary : Betty Preston. Objects : (1) To promote the national and international use of the scientific film in order to achieve the widest understanding and appreciation of scientific method and outlook, especially in relation to social progress. (2) To collect, collate and distribute information on the scientific film. This may include the formation of a reference library of books and the publication of a journal and pamphlets. (3) To publish comprehensive lists of films graded according to scientific merit and suitability for audiences. (4) To establish relations with Government departments, public bodies and other organisa tions which are in a position to make, use or circulate scientific films. (5) To organise a representative panel of scientists to advise producers of films of all types on scientific matters in connection with such films and to maintain close contact with the film industry. (6) To promote the production and distribution of, and, if thought fit, to produce and distribute scientific films. (7) To encourage the setting up of Scientific Film Societies. (8) On request, to select or book scientific film shows. (9) Generally to promote the appreciation of science through other related media suitable for the mass diffusion of knowledge. THE SCREEN ADVERTISING GROUP. (A section of Association of Specialised Film Producers, Ltd.) 3, Portman Chambers, 7-9, Baker St., London, W.l. Tel. : Welbeck 57112. Grams : Shornl, Wesdo, London. Chairman : Edward W. Beckett. Vice-Ch\irman : J. Guy Presbury. Secretary : Laurence G. Parker, M.A., LL.B. Objects : Formed as a Section of A.S.F.P. with the following broad objects : — (1) To formulate, in consultation with other interested organisations, a Code of Standards relating to the suitability of products and copy for advertising through the medium of the kinema and theatre screen. (2) To encourage improved standards of quality in the production of advertising films and slides. (3) To promote co-operation with the C.E.A in matters affecting the exhibition of advertising material. (4) Generally to improve the status and goodwill of advertising in the kinema. Membership is confined to firms and companies engaged in the buying and selling of screen space for advertising purposes. SCREENWRITERS' ASSOCIATION. (Affiliated to the Incorporated Society of Authors, Playwrights, and Composers and the League of British Dramatists.) 7, Deanery Street, Park Lane, W.l. Tel: Grosvenor 1514. President : Frank Launder. Vice-President : J. B. Williams. Hon. Secretary: Roger MacDougall. Hon. Treasurer and Deputy Hon Secretary : Wolfgang Wilhelm. Hon. Adviser : D. Kilham Roberts, O.B.E., M.A. ; Secretary-General of the Incorporated Society of Authors, Playwrights and Composers. Executive Committee : Rodney Ackland, Leslie Arliss, Donald Bull, Roger Burford, Basil Dearden, David Evans, Sidney Gilliat, Alexander MacKendrik, Michael Pertwee, Emeric Pressburger, Montagu Slater, Gordon Wellesley. Associate Members : Ian Stuart Black, Barbara Gregory, Madeline Walker. Council : Eric Ambler, Beverley Baxter, M.P., Maj.-Gen. Ian Hay Beith, Sidney Bernstein, Bridget Boland, T. E. B. Clarke, Ian Dalrymple, Clemence Dane, Jack Davies, Doris Davison, Campbell Dixon, The Lord Gorell, Alan Grogan, Margaret Kennedy, Anthony Kimmins, Dudley Leslie, W. P. Lipscomb, Angus MacPhail, Miles Malleson, Ivor Montagu Guy Morgan, Paul Rotha, Bernard Shaw, E. P. Smith, M.P., G. B. Stern, Jack Whittingham. SOCIETY OF CINEMATU RIANS. President : E. J. Hinge. Vice-President : S. Redford. Chairman : T. E. Robinson, F.C.I.S. Hon. Solicitor : Norman Hart, B.A. Hon. Auditor : Harry Moorhouse, A.C.A.