Brief descriptions of film production activity in 44 countries and reviews of important films from these countries are presented, along with lists of films recently in production. A paragraph-long description of film festivals slated for 1972 is given. Sound track music available on records, 16mm films available in the United Kingdom and the United States, 8mm films for sale in the United Kingdom, films of interest to children, films sponsored by British industry, film services, film archives, film schools, film magazines, film bookshops (all these in Europe and the United States), and new books on film are listed. A long article surveys recent developments in animation in several countries and reviews the recent work of various makers of animated films. A brief discussion of video cassettes describes several cassette systems now available. (JK)