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The fonds consists of prints and/or printing elements of motion picture films that were distributed by the Canadian Plywood Association (CPA) or its predecessors, the Council of Forest Industries of British Columbia (COFI) and the Plywood Manufacturers Association of British Columbia (PMA). Most of the films were produced between 1955 and 1989 for the COFI or the PMA by three BC companies: Canawest Film Productions, Kelly Duncan Productions, or Lew Parry Film Productions. The films deal with with the harvesting of trees, the manufacture of wood and wood products (including plywood, shakes, shingles, etc.), and the use of these products in the construction industry.

Industrial film. "Shows the manufacture of Douglas Fir plywood and its many uses throughout the world." [COFI description] Depicts logging, transport of logs, peeling logs in plywood mill, manufacturing and grading of plywood, shipping. Also shows construction and woodworking using plywood.

Out-takes. Logging, transport of logs, peeling logs in plywood mill, manufacturing and grading of plywood, shipping. Also shows construction and woodworking using plywood.

Out-takes. Combines animated and live-action sequences to promote the use of plywood products in various home remodelling and renovation projects. In the animated scenes, a woman visits a psychiatrist who uses a computer to analyze her dreams (the live-action scenes), all of which show her in the process of remodelling a house.

Industrial film. The production, special qualities and varied uses of plywood -- in construction, in industry and on the farm. The film's whimsical commentary is provided by a movie cameraman who is seen shooting footage on the subject for a documentary. Filmed in B.C., with scenes in Saskatchewan, Winnipeg and elsewhere in Canada.

Out-takes. The production, special qualities and varied uses of plywood -- in construction, in industry and on the farm. The film's whimsical commentary is provided by a movie cameraman who is seen shooting footage on the subject for a documentary. Filmed in B.C., with scenes in Saskatchewan, Winnipeg and elsewhere in Canada.