Exhibition Loop

This National Film Unit documentary provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the various stages of 40s film production at the relatively nascent unit, from shoot to post production. It was made to be screened continuously (thus the ‘loop’ title) at exhibition theatrettes. There’s genial interaction among the cast and crew (see backgrounder for who they are). Directed by pioneer woman director Kathleen O’Brien, the filming took place at the unit’s Darlington Road studios in Wellington, close to where Weta Workshop and Park Road Post now operate in Miramar.

The success of a film depends upon the co-operation of every department and every person concerned.

– Narrator Rex Walden

Key Cast & Crew

Kathleen O'Brien

Director

Michael Forlong

Subject

Stan Wemyss

Subject, Camera

Alun Falconer

Subject

Bill Holdstock

Subject

Alf Smith

Subject