National Film Library, New Zealand
The National Film Library (NFL) was established in 1942 following the gifting of some documentary films by the British Council, Government Film Studios and Ministry of Information for use in New Zealand schools. From its founding until 1963 the library had Walter Harris (1903-1990) as its head. Previously a geography teacher, and then lecturer at Christchurch Teachers' College, Harris was later succeeded at NFL by Ray Hayes. By 1946 the Education department's annual report noted that there were over 2000 films in the library. In 1956 a British Council donation of almost 1000 gramophone records was also made. By 1972 NFL held around 9000 16 mm film titles, totalling 34 000 prints. NFL also developed a strong supporting role for the Federation of Film Societies, with the Education Department paying for distribution of Society prints around New Zealand. Returned prints were also checked for any damage by NFL staff. As early as 1956 Harris also organised a meeting with other gov ...
[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]  

National Library C1993
National may refer to: Common uses * Nation or country ** Nationality – a ''national'' is a person who is subject to a nation, regardless of whether the person has full rights as a citizen Places in the United States * National, Maryland, census-designated place * National, Nevada, ghost town * National, Utah, ghost town * National, West Virginia, unincorporated community Commerce * National (brand), a brand name of electronic goods from Panasonic * National Benzole (or simply known as National), former petrol station chain in the UK, merged with BP * National Car Rental, an American rental car company * National Energy Systems, a former name of Eco Marine Power * National Entertainment Commission, a former name of the Media Rating Council * National Motor Vehicle Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 1900-1924 * National Supermarkets, a defunct American grocery store chain * National String Instrument Corporation, a guitar company formed to manufacture the first resonator gui ...
[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]  

Libraries In New Zealand
This list of libraries in New Zealand includes libraries operated by territorial authorities, universities, central government and the private sector, as well as public and community libraries. References Directory of New Zealand Libraries {{Library nav New Zealand Libraries Libraries A library is a collection of materials, books or media that are accessible for use and not just for display purposes. A library provides physical (hard copies) or digital access (soft copies) materials, and may be a physical location or a vir ...

Film Archives In New Zealand
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ...
[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]