Film Awards Competition Research Articles

1987: Nineteenth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

The 1987 National Council on Family Relations Film Awards Competition was held in Fargo, North Dakota, the week of May 4-8. This competition was hosted by the Child Development and Family Science Department, College of Home Economics, North Dakota State University. The purpose of the annual competition is tc evaluate quality and endorse excellence in the production of films with themes relevant to family issues, tc promote the effective use of these resources, and to encourage high standards in the development of creative learning opportunities.

1986: Eighteenth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1986: Eighteenth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1985: Seventeenth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1985: Seventeenth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1984: Sixteenth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1984: Sixteenth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1983: Fifteenth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1983: Fifteenth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1982: Fourteenth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

The 1982 Film Awards Competition was hosted by the NCFR central office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Screenings were conducted the week of April 12-16, and 125 individuals from various professional organizations and universities volunteered their time and expertise to participate as selection committee members. The ongoing intent of the Family Life Film Awards is to recognize and endorse quality productions which enhance the study of the family, to promote the effective use of film resources, and to encourage high standards in cinematic endeavor. An interpreter for the deaf was provided during the screening of the entry category Special Needs/Social Services, one of the eleven categories included in this year's event. The remaining categories included Human Development Throughout the Family Life Cycle, Parenting, Non-traditional Family Systems, Family Process and Intrafamilial Communication, Sexuality and Sex Role Development, Marital Issues, Human Reproduction/Family Planning, Family Stress, Contemporary Issues and Their Impact on Family Life, and a Miscellaneous Related Topics category. The criteria for the selection of award winners were established as follows: The integrity and relevance of the content, the aesthetic quality of the production and its appeal to various audiences, and the effectiveness of content delivery. Each film received an overall numerical rating from each evaluator on the basis of a scale of 1-12. Any entry receiving a

1981: Thirteenth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1981: Thirteenth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1980: Twelfth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1980: Twelfth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1979: Eleventh Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1979: Eleventh Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1978: Tenth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1978: Tenth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1977: Ninth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1977: Ninth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1976: Eighth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1976: Eighth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1975: Seventh Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1975: Seventh Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1974: Sixth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1974: Sixth Annual NCFR Film Awards Competition

1973 NCFR Film Awards Competition

1973 NCFR Film Awards Competition

1972 NCFR Film Awards Competition

1972 NCFR Film Awards Competition

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This year's National Industrial Film Awards Competition, arranged by the British Industrial Film Association, was held in London on 23–24 May. Of the films shown, many have already been reviewed in these columns but two new titles deserve special mention. Both were made by Stewart Films Ltd for the Ministry of Defence (Navy) and both are extremely good examples of the instructional film.