TV: behind the screen

United States, 1978

Film
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Shows children how television shows are created by writers, editors and film crews. Reveals how special effects and dramatic productions are done. Introduces various television jobs.

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Credits

director

Larry Stein

producer

George McQuilkin

production company

Churchill Films

Duration

00:15:50:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1978

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

011236

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Mass media and children

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television - Production and direction

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television and children

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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