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Opening Speech: McLaren

1961 6 min
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In this short film, Norman McLaren is literally caught by his own film tricks. As he attempts to welcome an audience, he is frustrated by an animated microphone with a will of its own.

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Opening Speech: McLaren

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In this short film, Norman McLaren is literally caught by his own film tricks. As he attempts to welcome an audience, he is frustrated by an animated microphone with a will of its own.

Film and Video Arts All subjects
  • director
    Norman McLaren
  • producer
    Norman McLaren
  • animation
    Norman McLaren
  • camera
    Eugene Boyko

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Ages 15 to 17
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Arts Education - Visual Arts Media Education - Film and Video Production
Opening Speech: McLaren
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