Silha Center Fall Forum, November 11, 2004

"Ethics and Copyright: Issues in Film Restoration"

Featuring Barry Allen,
Executive Director of Film Preservation and Archival Resources,
Paramount Pictures

Barry Allen, Paramount Studio's Executive Director of Film Preservation and Archival Resources, spoke to more than 40 students about the legal and ethical challenges surrounding film restoration and preservation on Nov. 11, 2004.

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Kirtley introducing Allen

Professor Kirtley introduces
Paramount Studio's Barry Allen.

Allen speaks

Barry Allen stresses a point about film restoration and preservation.

Female student listens

A student listens to the presentation.

Allen explains

Allen explains his work as an expert on film restoration and preservation at Paramount Studios.

Allen makes a point

Allen makes a point during his presentation.

Male student takes notes

A student takes notes during Allen's presentation. Silha research assistant Andrew Deutsch is in the background.

Audience listens

Barry Allen speaks to his audience.
In the front row are
Silha Administrative Assistant Lauren McKay,
Silha research assistant Holiday Shapiro,
Silha Fellow Elaine Hargrove,
Silha research assistant Andrew Deutsch,
an unidentified student,
and Professor Jane Kirtley.

Brandon Suarez

Student Brandon Suarez asks a question.

Allen introduces clip

Allen introduces a film clip from "Sunset Boulevard" to illustrate how deteriorated film can be restored.

Student asks question

A student asks Allen a question
at the reception following the presentation.

Allen answers question

Allen answers a question from a student.