Otway countdown

Australia, 1981

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A student production making a clear statement of the conservationists viewpoint of clearfelling and woodchopping of valuable native forests. It examines the history of the Otways and argues strongly against current practices. This film could be used in conjunction with films and resources giving the alternative viewpoints to stimulate debate on resource management.

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Credits

producer

John Bird

producer/director

Don Dennett

production company

Swinburne Institute of Technology. Film and Television School

Duration

00:17:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1981

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

014707

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Timber - Australia

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Wood chips industry

Amateur & Student Films

Amateur & Student Films → Student films - Australia

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Otway Ranges (Vic)

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forest conservation

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forests and forestry - Australia

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Otway Ranges (Vic)

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Timber - Australia

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

History → History

Places → Otway Ranges (Vic)

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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