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

Nova Scotia Archives Film Holdings Database

History of 2' Video at The Nfb

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

Note: A tape of the history of 1/2' video at the NFB, including the development of the video editing system in use today.[Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174018m]

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

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 72

History of Sound In Film at National Film Board

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

Note: A tape on the history of sound in film, leading up to the development of the Time Index System for synchronizing sound and film.[Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174019]

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

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 73

Beef Brief

Format: 2 videoreels (00:10:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: A brief talk about buying and preparing various cuts of beef for home consumption.[Va 7: master; Va 8: dub][Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174030d/m]

Producer: National Film Board Atlantic And N.S. Dept. Of Agriculture
Director: BEAUDRY-COWLING, Diane
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 7; Va 8 Supplemental information no.: Mf 132-6

Fire Power

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

Note: A description of home and farm fire hazards and precautions, with demonstrations, including a simulated explosion in a school.[Va 63: master; Va 64: dub][Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174031d/m]

Producer: National Film Board Atlantic And N.S. Dept. Of Agriculture
Director: WRIGHT, Cheryl
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 63, Va 64

National Sea Products

Format: 2 videoreels (00:30:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: A tape on National Sea Products' training programme for mates, showing lectures and demonstrations, including navigation and rescue at sea.[Va 100: master; Va 99: dub][Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174029d/m]

Producer: National Film Board Atlantic And National Sea Products Ltd.
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 99, Va 100

Con-Tact

Format: 2 videoreels (00:36:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: In an attempt to stimulate discussion of the Penitentiary among the residents of Springhill, a group of inmates discuss their relationship to the town, and the communication problems they are experiencing. (Video quality poor)[Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174010m]

Producer: National Film Board Atlantic And The Inmates Of Springhill Institution
Director: GRANA, S.; WARD, F.
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 28, Va 29

Dree atlantic

Format: 3 videoreels (00:15:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: A tape made to inform new DREE employees about DREE's regional programmes and policies, and to acquaint them with the peersonnel and structure of their department.[Va 43: master; Va 44, Va 45: dubs][Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174032d/m]

Producer: National Film Board Atlantic For Dree
Director: GRANA, Sam
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 43, Va 44, Va 45

Day Care

Format: 2 videoreels (00:30:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: A tape on St. Joseph's Day Care Center in Halifax.[Va 40: master; Va 41: dub][Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174015d/m]

Producer: Nova Scotia College Of Art And Design Communication Studies
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 40, Va 41 Supplemental information no.: Mf 132-9

Hants North Video Communications Project

Format: 2 videoreels (00:60:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: A 'process' video tape of the comments of some residents of Hants North, N.S. concerning the operation of the local recreation committee. It was used to spark dialogue within that community.* Note: video quality is poor[Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174009]

Producer: Paul Armstrong
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 75, Va 76

Springhill Community Response to Con-Tact

Format: 2 videoreels (00:18:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: This tape documents the reaction of the Mayor and Council, Citizens' Advisory Board, and Knights of Columbus after viewing CON-TACT tape. (Video quality poor)[Va 131: master; Va 132: dub][Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174011]

Producer: Springhill And National Film Board Atlantic
Director: GRANA, S.; WARD, F.
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 131, Va 132

Where Do The Children Play

Format: 2 videoreels (00:3:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: Video of children to the song by Cat Stevens shows one of the side-effects of city development on people.[Va 149: master; Va 150: dub][Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174008d/m]

Producer: Teled
Director: COYLE, Mike
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 149, Va 150

Do You Want to Dance

Format: 3 videoreels (00:25:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: A documentary of jazz and contemporary dance classes, showing instuction and practice at beginning and advances levels.[Va 46: master; Va 47, Va 48: dubs][Video Theatre Catalogue # 12BW0174025m/d]

Producer: Teled
Director: COYLE, Mike; HASTEY, Dave
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 46, Va 47, Va 48

Squeegee

Format: 2 videoreels (00:25:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: A tape outlining the basic steps in making a silkscreen print.[Va 128: master; Va 129: dub][Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174004d/m]

Producer: Video Theatre
Director: PENNEY, Steve; COYLE, Mike
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 128, Va 129

'wE Want to Sell You a Library

Format: 3 videoreels (00:2&:00 hrs.) : sound, b&w
Filmmaker: Video Theatre Association

Note: A short 'commercial' for Dalhousie University's Killam Library, aimed at encouraging students to use the facilities.[Va 146: master 90 sec version; Va 147: master 60 sec version; Va 148: rawstock][Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174028]

Producer: Video Theatre
Director: COYLE, Mike; PENNEY, Steve
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 146, Va 147, Va 148

James Reaney's Listener's Workshop

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

Note: A tape on director-playwright James Reaney's workshop held in Halifax in 1974. It illustrates his workshop techniques for professional and amateur actors of all ages.[Video Theatre Catalogue #: 12BW0174005]

Producer: Video Theatre And Neptune Theatre
Director: FRANKEN, Gerry; TURNBULL, Keith
Access: Open reel videotape: CLOSED for conservation.

Reference: Video Theatre Association Nova Scotia Archives 1984-23 / Location no.: Va 123