Discusses the film industry's conversion to color cinematography in the period between the 1920s and 1960s. Cites economic considerations, technological modifications, and aesthetic preferences by audiences as factors in this development. (JMF)

Discusses the American film history myth about the chaos of sounds entry into motion picture production and concludes that the major studios were well-prepared for the innovation. (MH)

The remarks of President Carter delivered on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the American Film Institute are presented. (JMF)

Recounts the Floridians attempts over a seventy year period to make the state a center for filmmaking, noting that Florida currently ranks fourth in total film production expenditures. (MH)

Sketches the nature of early theater, vaudeville, and film competition. Focuses on one tool of competitive strategy--protection by copyright. (JMF)

Highlights the new copyright law as it applies to television and films, particularly the concept of fair use. Discusses the problems the new law has presented to the educational use of copyrighted video and film material and suggests that such users organize to present their position more effectively. (JMF)

Examines four types of film directing and the programs available to students wishing to pursue careers as directors. The categories of directing are feature films, independent films, sponsored films, and commercials. Limitations of existing programs are outlined. (JMF)

Examines Czechoslovakia's cinematic output during the 1960's and suggests that the Czech New Wave was a predictable response of a culture attracted by, but unwilling to come to terms with, socialist art. (MH)

Reports on the visit of five American filmmakers to the People's Republic of China in 1979. Includes their observations of film and television facilities and reviews their meetings with actors, writers, directors, producers, archivists, historians, teachers, technicians, and other film workers and students. (JMF)

Details the Vienna Film School's program, including outlines of courses offered and projects required. Highlights the suggestions of three professional film directors who teach the program and a student participant. (JMF)