Media independents push for access
Afterimage, Apr. 1980, v. 7, no. 9, pp. 3-4
This article discusses difficulties faced by independent film and videomakers regarding funding, access to public television, censorship, and distribution. The possibilities considered include acquiring corporate funding and also the creation of a national network for self-distribution. Regarding access to public television, the article highlights the importance of peer review panels to decide which independent work gets shown, and also criticizes hiring and funding practices of broadcast networks.
ITEM 1980.058 – available for viewing in the Research Centre
Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited
Finally Got the News – Stew Bird
O Povo Organizado – Robert Van Lierop
A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts – Jan Oxenberg
The Chicago Maternity Story – Kartemquin Films
Killer of Sheep – Charles Burnett
Controlling Interests – Larry Adelman
War Shadows – Jody Eiseman