See and hear : the journal on audio-visual learning (1945)

Here J •'•'■»'. Dorrower Is directed to films which best suit the purpose of his group. Other sources may be contacted, beyond the scope of local film collections. Catalogs, film magazines, and other supplementary materials provide guidance for the film user. They should be readily available through our community resources. A local 16mm film library maintains a flow of new film titles by circulation of bloclcs of films between a regional grouping of users In nearby communities. muiiilv films in iielioii Iiilpcd lo I solve. Oilui st'(]uciucs dial with I film showings in liu lactorx — and i thi'ii' rcsnillid usi-aiid with an ui ban ni'ighboriicod piohUni — nui \>\ a film wliiili led toward its solution. These examples liom Tin' film and You slio-\v us thai there are lilnis whidi can biin^ us to irrijis with life without losiiii; tlu' dramatic interest we find in other kinds of films. But there is important substance too in scenes Avhich sho^^■ how a iilm librarv is organized, how the projector is obtained, and show the people how to learn to operate it. The Film Council of America, through its 15oard of Trustees, has taken action to encourage screenings of The Film and You in the lU. S. as a means of stinuilatin" interest in the dexelopment of comMiumity film coinuils. .\ brief "lead1 r" pointing oiu the differences in iap[)roach to film coinicil organi/ajtion in Canada and in the U. .S. has il'een prepared anil will be used in 'oniKition with these showings. More than a score of film libraries in the I'. .S. have alreaih indicated willingness to coo])crate with the I'ilm Council of America in making ihc lilni axailable in their respecti\e iigions. The National Film lioaril ol Canaila made a contribution toward U. S. needs b\ making the lihii available on a non-prolit basis. How to Obtain Prints of "The Film and You" ♦ TIjc I'lltii and ) ini is ,i lliimn sound motion piituie. Ihrough the cooperation ol the National Film Hoard ol Cianada, which created it lor pitreh Canadian use, it has been made a\ ailable on a nonpiolit basis at .'S27.50 a ])iint. Contact the National Film IJoaril distribution office at 100 West Madison .Street. Chicago 6, Illinois, for \oui print ol this iiselul lilm. THE QUESTION BOX ♦ Here are some t|uestions wliidi will ser\e as discussion tnateiial lot use with The Film mid You: I. Is iheie any issue belore the comiiumity now where lilms could be used profitably? -. Do you feel that are able to get the fdms \ou need— when \()u need them? •S. What assets has the connnunit\ vvhich would serve as the begiiming Ini a local council? 1. Would a regional or district plan be better than a local setup? ,"). Would other films of this t\pe stinuilaie more inteiest generallv? (i. What do )(>u feel is most lacking in \our use of films? 7. C^anada's problem in local dim handling is different from our own in man\ respects. How manv film libiariis exist in xour own area? Do \oLi keep in reuular touih with them? •^ ard women show equal dexterity in crating 16mm sound projectors. Film -nctls may sponsor training classes where ■:Tibe-s and guests acquire this slcill. An audience gathering for the showing < film. Following the film, the meeting wil discuss the principal problems and offe suggestions on their solution. It is not enough to show documentary films, they must be applied to the programs of the groups. Here a film council leader prepares a discussion panel. A N U A R V • 19 4 9 31