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Social Message Film and Video in Africa
Citation:
Social
Message Film and Video in Africa
Chicago, Ill. : Cooperative Africana Microfilming Project
: Available from Center for Research Libraries, 1997
1 microfilm reel : ill. ; 35 mm
OCLC# = 37747429
The following materials concern the production, distribution
and use of a particular type of film or video being produced
currently in Africa. Variously called "social message"
films, "social issue" videos, or even "edutainment,"
these materials attempt to present current social problems
in a manner that will engage an audience and inspire discussion.
A. SOCIAL MESSAGE FILM/VIDEO PRODUCTION AND
DISTRIBUTION.
- A-1. African films and videos. Catalog from Development
through Self-Reliance Inc. (DSR) of educational films
and videos.
- A-2. Distribution of African social message films
and videos : 1988 to April 1, 1994. A report produced
by Media for Development International.
- A-3. Gulbrandsen, Tom. The structure of feature film
distribution in Zimbabwe. (A term paper for IMK 302:
Media and Development Department of Media and Communication,
University of Oslo.) Nov. 15, 1993.
- A-4. Hamilton-Wray, Tama Lynne. The cultural shareability
of edutainment media in global africa : an exploratory
study. Media for Development International, 1992.
24 leaves.
- A-5. Hudock, Ann C. The impact of social message
videos in Africa : results of a rapid assessment evaluation.
Columbia, MD : Media for Development International,
1993.
- A-6. Liberia Broadcasting system : audience survey,
August 1983. Prepared by: Department, Planning &
Research, Dr. Jerome Z. Boikai, Asst. Director-General;
Mrs. Marva K. Woterson, Senior Market Cons.; Mr. Peter
Amos George, Jr., Senior Coordinator.
- A-7. Ogunleye, Tokunboh. Survey report : Kiswahili
library project - evaluation of videos/films distribution
in Africa. Columbia, MD : Media for Development International,
1995.
- A-8. Population reports. Series J, no. 38 (Dec.
1989) "Lights! Camera! Action!: promoting family
planning with TV, video and film. Contains section on
Africa.
- A-9. Smith, Steve. Communicating for health: a film
about teenage pregnancy. Reprint from World Health
Forum, v. 10, 1989. Pp. 350-354.
- A-10. Smith, Steven C. Social message video production
and distribution in Sub-Saharan Africa : a suggested approach.
New York : National Video Resources, [n.d.]
- A-11. Willard, Gareth. "Zimbabwe's film industry
is well on the way up." Herald (Harare, Zimbabwe)
Dec. 10, 1992. p. 7. Photocopy of article.
B. AFRICAN FILM/VIDEO DISTRIBUTION WORKSHOP
(ELEPHANT HILLS HOTEL, VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE, JUNE 27-JULY
1, 1994)
PARTICIPANT MATERIALS.
- B-1. African Film/Video Distribution Workshop : report
summary 3 p.
- B-2. African Film/Video Distribution Workshop : summary
of the blueprint 3 p.
- B-3. African Film/Video Distribution Workshop (schedule)
3 p.
- B-4. African Film/Video Distribution Workshop : list
of participants. 3 p.
- B-5. Milestone workshop on African film, TV and video
Press release, 1 p.
- B-6. Swahili video library project : September 1992-May
1994 (Media for Development International, Inc. Description
of MFDI's project to distribute videos dubbed into Swahili.
Includes list of titles and copies of surveys, questionnaires,
etc.
- B-7. Variety Apr. 11/17, 1994. Photocopy of review
of African film, "More time" (Zimbabwe).
PAPERS PRESENTED
- B-8. Adams, Marlin. The business of film distribution
in America and the lessons applicable to distribution
efforts outside the American mainstream.
- B-9. Ahua, Atsen J. Remarks on intra-African programme
exchange and marketing.
- B-10. Chamy, Yahya. Theatrical distribution in Nigeria.
- B-11. Chigorimbo, Stephen. Southern Africa Film Festival.
- B-12. Film policy for Nigeria.
- B-13. Green, Quentin. Pan-African television opportunities.
- B-14. Kapila, Anil. Historical background to theatrical
distribution in Kenya.
- B-15. Le Comber, Roger. The potential and future
development of distribution and exhibition of motion pictures
in Africa.
- B-16. Moore, Cornelius. Alternative distribution
networks : American and African prospects.
- B-17. Nathan, Jeremy. "Africa dreaming"
: a film series set in six African countries. (A short
fiction development proposal.)
- B-18. Riber, John. Case study in the theatrical distribution
of "Neria" in several African countries.
- B-19. Ross, Mike. Theatrical distribution of African
feature films.
C. MATERIALS ON INDIVIDUAL FILMS.
- C-1. Consequences. Packet of materials describing
the film "Consequences" and providing ideas
for discussion.
- a. Flyer describing the movie.
- b. Discussion guidelines for "Consequences".
- c. Broadcast guidelines for "Consequences."
- d. Fact sheet: teenage pregnancy in Africa.
- e. The role of the facilitator.
- f. List of "pressure lines".
- g. Feedback coupon for "Consequences."
- C-2. Bednar, Rachel. An evaluation of the "Consequences"
School Donation Project in Zimbabwe 1992-93. Harare,
Zimbabwe : Media for Development, 1994.
- C-3. Wray, Richard J. Taking stock of "Consequences"
: the evaluation of a dramatic film about teenage pregnancy
in an educational setting in Kenya. 1991. 73 leaves.
- C-4. Everyone's child. Pamphlet issued by Media
for Development Trust, describing film on children in
Zimbabwe. Includes cast and credits.
- C-5. Everyone's child. Another pamphlet describing
the film.
- C-6. The face of AIDS : a report of the feedback
gathered during the first year of the video's release.
Prepared by: Media for Development International,
September 1993, for the Family Health International AIDSCAP
Project.
- C-7. Flame. Pamphlet describing the film, "Flame",
a study of women in the struggle for independence in Zimbabwe.
- C-8. More time. Pressbook for film, "More
time." Includes information on cast and crew, as
well as press clippings.
- C-9. More time : video discussion guide. Guide
for discussion of film dealing with teenage decisions
about love, sex and responsibility.
- C-10. Press book on film "Neria". Includes
press clippings and features dealing with the film, its
cast and crew.
- C-11. Report on public relations activities for screening
of "Neria" at the National Theatre, Kampala.
Kampala : Media Consultants Limited, 1992.
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