Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1981-2013 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
Video
VHS Items: 134; TRT: 42:32:46
Betacam Items: 1; TRT: [20:00]
Digital Betacam Items: 4; TRT:32:39
Betacam SP Items: 7; TRT: 3:07:00
DVD's Items: 302; TRT: 68:52:44
Audio
Cassettes Items: 17; TRT: [16:30:00]
CD's Items: 6; TRT:3:42. Five CD's are data discs
Photographs
TIFF 15
JPEG 665
B&W 4x6 inches 1
B&W 8 x 10 inches 1
B&W 8 1/2 x 11 inches 1
Colour 4 x 6 inches 2
Graphic
51 posters
Objects
3 tote bags
2 t-shirts
1 badge/pass holder
Textual
8.83 linear meters
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The World of Comedy Film Festival was founded by Carla Nolan (1957-2017) in 2003. The Toronto based festival was unique in that there were only two other comedy film festivals in the world when it began. Nolan wanted to create the festival so as to offer “some much needed laughter in the middle of winter”. The World of Comedy Film Festival became the showcase for both Canadian and international filmmakers, especially shorts which often took center stage at the festival.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated to the archive by Jan Nolan, sister to festival's founder Carla Nolan.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The collection is made up of both audio/visual elements and textual. The majority of the audio visual portion of the collection is consumer tapes/disc and screening dubs of the films shown at the festival. Other files include press kits for select films. Series 7 is comprised of audio cassette recordings of festival workshops, titled “Independent Filmmaking”. The textual material offers a detailed look at how the festival operated, with application forms, tracking forms, correspondence, film promotional materials, actor resumes, expense sheets, booking venue information, workshop summaries and panelist information, grant writing, festival lists, and a wealth of other textual material. The last series is a collection of mostly festival posters.
The collection is divided up into 10 series:
Series 01: VHS Tapes
Series 02: Betacam Tapes
Series 03: Digital Betacam Tapes
Series 04: Betacam SP Tapes
Series 05: MiniDV Tapes
Series 06: DVDs
Series 07: CDs
Series 08: Cassette Tapes
Series 09: Festival Files
Series 10: Posters
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Series are based on the media type of each record.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Preservation concerns may limit access, consult archivist.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
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Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
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Description control area
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Created September 5, 2019 by Elizabeth Carroll.
Language(s)
- English