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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

Tuna Cup Matches t

Format: 1 film reel
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Information Services

Note: Tuna Cup parade

Production Company: Media Services - Film Production
Broadcaster: NS Communications and Information Centre
Access: Open for consultation; written permission required from donor for use or reproduction.

Reference: Nova Scotia Information Services Nova Scotia Archives Location no.: Fc 2390

Ivth Commonwealth Paraplegic Games

Format: 1 film reel (00:31:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Sport Heritage Centre

Note: Highlights of the Fourth Commonwealth Paraplegic Games held in Dunedin, New Zealand. Features opening ceremonies, archery, lawn bowling, snooker, table tennis, fencing, track and field, rifle shooting, basketball, swimming and weightlifting. There is also footage of the athletes during their sight-seeing and non-sporting activities in Dunedin. Narrated by Geoff ROBINSON.

Production Company: Invercargill
Producer: Des Rillstone And Noel Lee
Director: RILLSTONE, Des; LEE, Noel
Access: Open for consultation. Permission required from copyright holder for use or duplication.

Reference: Nova Scotia Sport Heritage Centre Nova Scotia Archives 1997-13 / Location no.: Fc 3419

Venus De Milo

Format: 1 film reel (00:18:00 hrs.) : sound, colour
Filmmaker: Nova Scotia Sport Heritage Centre

Note: Documentary about the Stoke-Mandeville Games held in September, 1974. This was the first time that blind and amputee athletes were included in the games. Events featured include: track and field, lawn bowling, swimming, archery, etc. Narrated by Jack DENNETT and Jim HARRIS

Production Company: Interfilm (Dick LOISELLE - Consultant)
Producer: Organizing Committee Of The Olympiad For The Disabled
Director: PETRAS, Elias
Access: Open for consultation. Permission required from copyright holder for use or duplication.

Reference: Nova Scotia Sport Heritage Centre Nova Scotia Archives 1997-13 / Location no.: Fc 3418

Tapes By Brian MacNevin

Format: 2 videoreels (00:19:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: A selection os short video tapes by Brian MacNevin. Titles include: 2D Images, Louie, Freezing Snow, Peggy's Cove Revisited and Rocking.[Va 136: master; Va 137: dub][Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174026]

Producer: Brian MacNevin
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 136, Va 137

Lighting And Lenses Demonstration Parts

Format: 1 videoreel (00:30:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: (1) Lighting: This tape outlines the basics of T.V. lighting through studio demonstrations.(2) Lenses: The second part of this tape explains different types of T.V. lenses and their uses. It also outlines use of the zoom lens in the studio.[Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174016]

Producer: Dalhousie aV Services
Director: KRIZSAN, Les
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 86

Primary Class School For The Blind

Format: 1 videoreel (00:45:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: A tape on the primary class at the School for the Blind. The children participate invaried activities designed to develop their senses and skills.[Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174014]

Producer: Dan Harmer
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 110

Art Education Techniques For Blind Children

Format: 1 videoreel (00:45:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: This tape is aimed at art teachers who work with blind or partially sighted children. Shot at the Halifax School for the Blind, it demonstrates a wide range of art projects beneficial to the development of these children.[Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174013m]

Producer: Dan Harmer
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 4

Video Escape

Format: 1 videoreel (00:10:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: This tape by Duncan Moss consists of video of people and scenery, set to classical guitar music.[Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174027]

Producer: Duncan Moss
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 144

Heidi Oberheide Windows

Format: 2 videoreels (00:9:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: A tape on an artist who lives and works in Newfoundland.[Va 104 : tape 1 of 2 copies; Va 105 : tape 2 of 2 copies][Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174024]

Producer: Memorial University Extension Dept.
Director: CALLANAN, Charlie
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 104, Va 105

Introduction to The Portapak

Format: 2 videoreels (00:20:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: Mike Coyle demonstrates use of the basic 1/2' portable video equipment.[Va 79: master; Va 80: dub][Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174017d/m]

Producer: Mike Coyle And Steve Penney
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 79, Va 80

Retirement a Collage

Format: 1 videoreel (00:15:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: This tape is a collage of some of the many problems facing the retirement-age person. This is only one of a series of four in the catalogue.[Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174035]

Producer: Ministry Of Community And Social Services Youth And Recreation Branch
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 118

Chariots of The Gods

Format: 1 videoreel (00:60:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: [Video Theatre Catalogue # 12BW0174169d]

Producer: National Film Board
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 20

Hitchhiking New York State Police

Format: 1 videoreel (00:30:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: A tape documentary trip by a hitchiking videographer. Vitale taped his converstion with a State policeman.[Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174041]

Producer: National Film Board And Challenge For Change
Director: VITALE, Frank
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 74

Ted And Don Sound

Format: 2 videoreels (00:35:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: National Film Board soundmen Ted Haley and Don Wellington demonstrate some of the techniques used in creating sound effects and postsyncing sound with film.[Va 134: master; Va 135: dub][Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174021]

Producer: National Film Board Atlantic
Director: MACNEVIN, Brian
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 134, Va 135

This Is The House That John Built

Format: 3 videoreels (00:60:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: A tape illustrating how one man built his own house, showing the process from initial design to completion.[Video Theatre catalogue #: 12BW0174002]

Producer: National Film Board Atlantic
Director: PEDERSEN, John
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 141, Va 142, Va 143