Function
Film library and theatre
VF 195
undated
Function description
Functions of the State Film Centre
film library
film theatre
Access and education functions of Cinemedia
Film production and promotion
Background
The State Film Centre, established 1951, supplied documentary films throughout Victoria, with particular emphasis on servicing schools. The State Film Theatre and Information Library were other major functions of the Centre.
The Cinemedia Corporation was established by the Cinemedia Corporation Act 1997 (No.2). The purposes of the Act were to:
establish the Cinemedia Corporation, and
repeal the Film Victoria Act 1981 and the State Film Centre of Victoria Council Act 1983.
Section 35 of the Act states that Cinemedia is the successor agency in law to VA 2325 State Film Centre.
Two of the functions of the Corporation are:
to develop and maintain a collection of films, sound recordings and multimedia content; and
to promote public education and discourse with reference to films and multimedia content.
The State Film Centre, established 1951, supplied documentary films throughout Victoria, with particular emphasis on servicing schools. The State Film Theatre and Information Library were other major functions of the Centre.
The Cinemedia Corporation was established by the Cinemedia Corporation Act 1997 (No.2). The purposes of the Act were to:
establish the Cinemedia Corporation, and
repeal the Film Victoria Act 1981 and the State Film Centre of Victoria Council Act 1983.
Section 35 of the Act states that Cinemedia is the successor agency in law to VA 2325 State Film Centre.
Two of the functions of the Corporation are:
to develop and maintain a collection of films, sound recordings and multimedia content; and
to promote public education and discourse with reference to films and multimedia content.
