Film Making Experience, A (The Night Before Christmas) (1974)

1974 · Short film · 10 min · dir. Willis Simms

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Made by Willis Simms' 6th Period Art Class at Hughes Jr. High, Woodland Hills, California. The film depicts the making of the film as well as the finished product, with Bolex camera, the construction of miniature sets, lighting and splicing. The jazz sound track is performed by Robert Clark, music teacher at Hughes Jr. High. The narration was done by veteran actor Marvin Miller. The girl shown splicing footage is Simms' daughter Laura.

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Director

Willis Simms

Running time

10 minutes

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