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The Arthur Lipsett Project: A Dot on the Histomap

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In the 1960's Arthur Lipsett defined experimental film making at the NFB. His second film, Very Nice, Very Nice, was nominated for an Academy Award. George Lucas claimed him as an important influence. A decade later, Lipsett's last attempt at filmmaking ended in failure. He chained his Steenbeck and film racks to prevent theft and disappeared into paranoia.

2007, 52 min 17 s

  • Directed by
  • Produced by
  • Production Agency
    National Film Board of Canada
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  • Writer
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Editor

  • Additional editing
  • Camera

  • Additional camera


  • Grip
  • Animation
  • Original music
  • Musician


  • Additional music
  • Music recording
  • Music mix
  • Archival research
  • Narrator
  • Sound editor
  • Sound mix
  • Graphics



  • On-line editor
  • Digital editing technician


  • Post-production coordinator


  • Production assistant





  • Production administrative assistant
  • Studio administrator
  • Executive producer