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journal article		Alternative Distribution Systems in Lumiere (November, 1972) iss.18 p.25 Author: Thoms, Albie PhysDes: Article Subject: DISTRIBUTION. AUSTRALIA; AUSTRALIAN FILM INSTITUTE Summary: Article on the failings of the current Australian distribution systems and proposed developments. Mentions problems with different and conflicting state-by-state distribution practices within Australia. More info
journal article		The British underground in Lumiere (January-February, 1972) iss.13 p.40-41 Author: Thoms, Albie PhysDes: Article Subject: BRITISH CINEMA; UNDERGROUND FILMS; DWOSKIN, STEPHEN; GIDAL, PETER; LARCHER, DAVID; LE GRICE, MALCOLM; LEGGETT, MIKE; SCHNEEMANN, CAROLEE; KEEN, JEFF Summary: A discussion of British Underground films and the decline of the industry as part of a series of articles on European Underground cinema. Includes work by filmmakers including Stephen Dwoskin, Malcolm Legrice, David Larcher, Peter Gidal, Mike Leggett and Ian Breakwell, Carolee Schneemann and Jeff Keen. Notes: First in this series of articles appears in Lumiere No. 11 p.37-39 More info
journal article		European Underground in Lumiere (November-December 1971) iss.12 p.36-38 Author: Thoms, Albie PhysDes: Article Subject: UNDERGROUND FILMS; INDUSTRY, FILM. EUROPEAN COUNTRIES; KUBELKA, PETER; BARUCHELLO, GIANFRANCO; INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS; INDEPENDENT FILMS; AVANT-GARDE FILMS. EUROPEAN COUNTRIES Summary: Second instalement of Thoms' articles on underground filmmaking in Europe, focusing on wider European countries and the avant garde scene. More info
journal article		Experimental : New Cinema Catalogues in Lumiere (September 1972) iss.16 p.36 Author: Thoms, Albie PhysDes: Article Subject: CATALOGUING AND CLASSIFICATION OF FILMS; CENSORSHIP. AUSTRALIA; DISTRIBUTION. AUSTRALIA; GOVERNMENT CONTROL. AUSTRALIA; INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS. AUSTRALIA; INDUSTRY, FILM. AUSTRALIA; SYDNEY FILMMAKERS CO-OPERATIVE; PHALLIC FOREST, THE (AT, Michael Wilding & Kim Guyatt, 1970) Summary: Article on the new Sydney Filmmakers Co-Op catalogue on Australian cinema. Also discusses the problem distributors are having with screening films due to state-by-state screening laws. More info
journal article		The German Undergound in Lumiere (September-October 1971) iss.11 p.37-39 Author: Thoms, Albie PhysDes: Article Subject: INDUSTRY, FILM. GERMANY; UNDERGROUND FILMS; Wenders, Wim; WYBORNY, KLAUS; NEKES, WERNER; COSTARD, HELLMUTH Summary: First in a series of articles that looks at the directors and films of the emerging German undergournd cinema. More info
journal article		The Kuchar Stimulus in Lumiere (October, 1972) iss.17 p.20-21 Author: Thoms, Albie PhysDes: Article Subject: KUCHAR, MIKE; SYDNEY FILMMAKERS CO-OPERATIVE; INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS Summary: Article on independent American filmmaker Mike Kuchar's films and his current trip to Australia, funded by a grant from the Australian Film School Interim Council. More info
book		Michael Snow, filmworks 1966-91 / Peter Mudie; with contributions from David Bromfield, Albie Thoms and Stan Brakhage [Perth, W.A.]: Brent Porridge Group Publications, 1995. Call No: 81SNO MUD Author: Mudie, Peter; Snow, Michael, 1929; Mudie, Peter; Bromfield, David; Thoms, Albie, 1941; Brakhage, Stan CorpAuthor: Ontario. Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation Place: [Perth, W.A.] Publisher: Brent Porridge Group Publications PubDate: 1995 PhysDes: 62 p. : ill., port. ; 25 cm Subject: SNOW, MICHAEL Notes: Catalogue of a touring exhibition of filmworks assembled and organised by Peter Mudie and Michael Snow, Australia, 1995; Includes bibliographical references; Filmography: p. 62 ISBN: 0864220201 (pbk.) LON: abn95058883; 11437111 More info
book		Mike Kuchar / Albie Thoms Sydney: Southwood Press, [197?]. Call No: 81KUC KUC Author: Thoms, Albie, 1941; Kuchar, Mike CorpAuthor: Australian Film School. Interim Council Place: Sydney Publisher: Southwood Press PubDate: [197?] PhysDes: [14]p. : ill. ; 22 cm Subject: KUCHAR, MIKE Notes: Cover title; Tour coordination and information booklet : Albie Thoms -- p.[9]; Mike Kuchar's Australian visit has been assisted by Australian Film School, Interim Council; Filmography :p. [4] LON: abn96348665; 12794761 More info
book		My generation / Albie Thoms The Rocks, N.S.W.: Media21 Publishing Pty Ltd, 2012. Call No: 771(94) THO Author: Thoms, Albie Source: AT Place: The Rocks, N.S.W. Publisher: Media21 Publishing Pty Ltd PubDate: 2012 PhysDes: 480 pages : some colour illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm Subject: AUSTRALIA. 1960s; AUSTRALIA. 1970's; EXPERIMENTAL FILMS. AUSTRALIA; UBU FILM GROUP; UNDERGROUND FILMS. AUSTRALIA Summary: This is the quintessential reference to the decade in which Australia shed the cultural cringe. The Sydney Push. The Iconic Yellow House. UBU Films. Oz Magazine. All were the launching pad for a new generation to challenge the conservative, stultified monoculture. Set in the context of the sexual revolution, Women's and Gay Liberation, Aboriginal Rights to Struggles, the anti-Vietnam war movement, hippies, drugs, psychedelic parties and Happenings, this book is Albie Thoms' definitive account of a major turning point in the cultural life of Australia. An amazing technicolour journey through 60s Sydney, My Generation is late filmmaker Albie Thoms' definitive account of a major turning point in the cultural life of Australia. The Sydney Push. The Iconic Yellow House. UBU Films. Oz Magazine. All were the launching pad for a new generation to challenge the conservative, stultified monoculture. ISBN: 9780987449801 More info
journal article		One big union in Filmnews (Australia) (Feb-75) vol.V iss.1 p.1 Author: Thoms, Albie PhysDes: Article Subject: MELBOURNE FILMMAKERS CO-OPERATIVE; AUSTRALIAN FILM INSTITUTE Summary: Argument in favour of funding distribution of independent films by filmmakers' co-operatives rather than by the AFI. Notes: Article More info
script		Palm Beach [1979?]. Call No: S PAL Author: Thoms, Albie PubDate: [1979?] PhysDes: [120 leaves] Subject: PALM BEACH (AT, Albie Thoms, 1979) Notes: Unpublished script More info
book		Polemics for a new cinema / [by] Albie Thoms Glebe, N.S.W.: Wild & Woolley, 1978. Call No: 771 THO Author: Thoms, Albie, 1941 Place: Glebe, N.S.W. Publisher: Wild & Woolley PubDate: 1978 PhysDes: 427p. ; 21cm Subject: EXPERIMENTAL FILMS; AUSTRALIA. 1970's; SURFING FILMS; SYDNEY FILMMAKERS CO-OPERATIVE; CANTRILL, ARTHUR & CORINNE; KUCHAR, MIKE; THOMS, ALBIE; MEKAS, JONAS; HALL, KEN G.; NED KELLY (UK, Tony Richardson, 1970); WOODSTOCK (US, Michael Wadleigh, 1970); VIOLENCE IN THE CINEMA (AT, George Miller, 1972); ROLLING HOME (AT, David Lourie & Paul Witzig, 1975) Notes: Index; Includes bibliographical references ISBN: 0909331588 : $11.66 Aust; 0909331596 (Paperback) : $6.95 Aust LON: 1473377 More info
book		Polemics for a new cinema : writings to stimulate new approaches to film / Thoms, Albie Sydney: Wild and Woolley, 1978. Call No: 771 THO Author: Thoms, Albie Place: Sydney Publisher: Wild and Woolley PubDate: 1978 PhysDes: 427 p. ; 21 cm Subject: EXPERIMENTAL FILMS; AUSTRALIA. 1970's; SURFING FILMS; SYDNEY FILMMAKERS CO-OPERATIVE; CANTRILL, ARTHUR & CORINNE; KUCHAR, MIKE; THOMS, ALBIE; MEKAS, JONAS; HALL, KEN G.; NED KELLY (UK, Tony Richardson, 1970); WOODSTOCK (US, Michael Wadleigh, 1970); VIOLENCE IN THE CINEMA (AT, George Miller, 1972); ROLLING HOME (AT, David Lourie & Paul Witzig, 1975) Notes: Partial collection of previously published articles. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN: 0909331596 More info
book		Surfmovies : the history of the surf film in Australia / by Albie Thoms Noosa Heads, Qld.: Shore Thing, 2000. Call No: 739.72 THO Author: Thoms, Albie, 1941 Place: Noosa Heads, Qld. Publisher: Shore Thing PubDate: 2000 PhysDes: 1 v Subject: SURFING FILMS ISBN: 0958742030: $95.00 LON: 21334250 More info

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