'The Way We Were': Nova Scotia in Film, 1917-1950

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Estuaries Nurseries to The Sea

Format: 1 videocassette (00:8:06 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Atlantic Film Festival

Note: A look at the environmental importance and fragile state of Prince Edward Island estuaries.

Production Company: Video-tech Ltd.
Director: DEDERT-SUTHERLAND, Jacoba

Reference: Atlantic Film Festival Nova Scotia Archives 1991-07 / Location no.: Vc 1248 Supplemental information no.: Mf67-24

The Homeless

Format: 1 videocassette
Filmmaker: Atlantic Film Festival

Note: Documentary showing the homeless of metropolitan Halifax.

Production Company: Atlantic Satellite Network
Director: MACDONALD, Kevin
Broadcaster: Atlantic Satellite Network

Reference: Atlantic Film Festival Nova Scotia Archives 1991-07 / Location no.: Vc 1251 Supplemental information no.: Mf67-27

Halifax This Week Special Edition

Format: 1 videocassette (00:52:48 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Atlantic Film Festival

Note: A repeat [Halifax Cablevision] newsmagazine expanded to air 4 documentaries about : gospel music of North Preston; the people behind Frank magazine; Bob POWERS, morning DJ of Q-104 radio; and the people of the fishing village of Port Mouton.

Production Company: [Halifax Cablevision Ltd.]
Broadcaster: Halifax Cablevision Ltd.

Reference: Atlantic Film Festival Nova Scotia Archives 1991-07 / Location no.: Vc 1242 Supplemental information no.: Mf67-18

Good

Format: 1 videocassette (00:00:30 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Atlantic Film Festival

Note: A commercial which promotes the 'Scratch & Win' lottery to teenage users.

Production Company: [MCARTHUR THOMPSON & LAW]
Director: HUNT, Graham

Reference: Atlantic Film Festival Nova Scotia Archives 1991-07 / Location no.: Vc 1245 Supplemental information no.: Mf67-21

The Last Train

Format: 1 videocassette
Filmmaker: Atlantic Film Festival

Note: A look at the final VIA Rail journey from Halifax to Sydney, N.S.

Production Company: MITV
Director: COYLE, W. Katrina
Broadcaster: MITV

Reference: Atlantic Film Festival Nova Scotia Archives 1991-07 / Location no.: Vb 272 Supplemental information no.: Mf67-40

Gino et Johanne

Format: 1 videocassette (00:00:60 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Atlantic Film Festival

Note: A commercial for Sobey's which emphasizes the quality and variety of life in the Maritimes.

Production Company: Citadel Communications Ltd.
Writer: COMEAU, Phil
Language: French

Reference: Atlantic Film Festival Nova Scotia Archives 1991-07 / Location no.: Vb 265 Supplemental information no.: Mf67-33

Prayers and Bullets

Format: 1 videocassette (00:5:06 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Atlantic Film Festival

Note: First episode of a five part series which examines the contratst between religious and military life in Sri Lanka.

Director: MARSHALL, Utpal

Reference: Atlantic Film Festival Nova Scotia Archives 1991-07 / Location no.: Vc 1243 Supplemental information no.: Mf67-19

I'd Like to Move on If I Could, Please

Format: 1 videocassette (00:5:03 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Atlantic Film Festival

Note: Based on the phenomenon of call-in radio talk shows...the images are computer manipulated from various appropriated sources. The sound track is the radio talk show host's programmed conversation.

Producer: Doug Porter

Reference: Atlantic Film Festival Nova Scotia Archives 1991-07 / Location no.: Vb 263 Supplemental information no.: Mf67-31

Strong Man

Format: 1 videocassette (00:5:00 hrs.)
Filmmaker: Atlantic Film Festival

Note: A collaboration between songwriter and former steelworker Wayne KRZWDA and the Steel Project, Beaton Institute, University College of Cape Breton.

Producer: The Beaton Institute The Steel Project
Director: CHISHOLM, V.P.
Writer: KRZWDA, Wayne

Reference: Atlantic Film Festival Nova Scotia Archives 1991-07 / Location no.: Vb 262 Supplemental information no.: Mf67-30

The Last Question

Date: 1970s
Format: 1 film reel (00:07:14 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Atlantic Filmmakers' Co-operative

Note: An experimental film which questions traditional filmmaking theories by using a wild sound track, a variety of film stock and amimation(among other techniques).

Production Company: Atlantic Filmmakers' Co-operative
Producer: Henry See
Access: None for viewing. Permission must be received for use or reproduction

Reference: Atlantic Filmmakers' Co-operative Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 2008 Supplemental information no.: mf357-3

Odious Incomp

Date: 1970
Format: 1 film reel (00:09:00 hrs.) : Super 8, sound, colour
Filmmaker: Black River Productions

Note: This the second of LIVINGSTON's films. Again in the experimental genre, it is an adolescent's abstract film about breaking out of conventions. ('A stone 70 tale').

Production Company: Black River Productions Limited
Producer: Neal Livingston
Broadcaster: Black River Productions Limited
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use until 2029.

Reference: Black River Productions Nova Scotia Archives 1994-20 / Location no.: Fc 3291

Mussel Fisherman - Gerard Mason

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:01 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Profile of 75 year old mussel fisherman Gerard MASON.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 1413- 1414 Supplemental information no.: Mf301-01

Oysters

Format: 2 film reels (00:12:49 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: Mike GILLIS reports on oyster farming on the Eskasoni Indian Reserve in Cape Breton. The Indian band have formed the Eskasoni Oyster Farmer's Association and are beginning to use new oyster farming techniques that were brought to Canada from Japan. Heard is Chief Dan K. STEPHENS and others.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1986-13 / Location no.: Fc 886 887 Supplemental information no.: Mf204-12

Old Nova Scotia Hospital - Mount Hope

Format: 16 mm : b&w
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: SILENT FOOTAGE OF THE OLD MOUNT HOPE HOSPITAL IN DARTMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: FB 2180 Supplemental information no.: MF 196 - 178

Panorama from Citadel Hill

Format: 1 film reel (00:10:58 hrs.)
Filmmaker: CBC Television

Note: A 360 degree panorama of the city of Halifax, N.S., from atop the Citadel Hill.

Production Company: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcaster: CBHT
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: CBC Television Nova Scotia Archives 1986-13 / Location no.: Fb 2420 Supplemental information no.: Mf211-47