James Benoit Collection
Inclusive Dates
1970 – 1975
Abstract
James Benoit is a Chicago-based filmmaker and producer who has been active in the industry for more than four decades. He worked for many years with Joe Sedelmaier, a recognized director of television commercials, and has also served as a CFA board member in the past.
Description
James Benoit is a Chicago-based filmmaker and producer who has been active in the industry for more than four decades. He graduated in 1976 from the University of Iowa's Department of Broadcasting and Film with a Bachelor's degree, and went on to work as a camera technician, assistant director, and executive producer on a number of film productions and television advertisements during the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s.
Collection Items
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Items with Viewable Media
Collection Identifier
C.2014-05
Extent of Collection
5 reels of 16mm film totaling approximately 3275 feet
Language Of Materials
English
Custodial History
The collection of five films were donated by the filmmaker, James Benoit, to CFA in 2014.
Access Restrictions
Appointments must be made with Chicago Film Archives for on-site access. Due to the fragile nature of the films, only video copies will be provided for on-site viewing.
Use Restrictions
Chicago Film Archives holds the copyright for the films in this collection.