Description
Archival records documenting the history and origins of the collective, its various publishing activities, its programs, correspondence
with members, data such as sales figures, and other aspects of the organization, as well as the cultural context of the San
Francisco Bay Area film-making cultures.
Background
Established in 1961 by filmmakers Bruce Baillie and Chick Strand in the community of Canyon CA, Canyon Cinema has consistent
force in the development of independent, avant-garde, personal and counter-cultural filmmaking at the local, national and
international levels. Originally a peripatetic film exhibition venue, Canyon Cinema published THE CANYON CINEMANEWS from 1962
through 1982 (and briefly in the mid-‘90s). Since 1967 the primary activity of the collective has been the distribution of
works by filmmaker members, for rental and sale, primarily in the 16mm, VHS and DVD formats. Works distributed by Canyon remain
the property of the artists.
Extent
44.4 Linear Feet
(82 boxes, 4 flat boxes). 2018-291 is one map folder.
Restrictions
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the
Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California 94304-6064. Consent
is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission
from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/pubserv/permissions.html.
Availability
No restrictions.