Bill Mason

Filmes

Power to Stop
Director
The majority of railway vehicles are fitted with cast iron brake blocks which, although relatively cheap to produce, wear rapidly in service and need frequent replacement. The film shows how an investigation into some of the problems associated with these blocks led to the development of a new type with a higher phosphorus content which gives better performance and has a longer life.
The Vintage Years
Director
A BAFTA award nominated documentary looking at the history of the motor car in the 1920s.
Freight and a City
Director
The City of Sheffield is renewing itself, but until recently Sheffield's railway network exemplified the confusion and inefficiency created by competitive railway expansion in Victorian times. Now British Railways has swept away the small depots and the conflicting lines, and has centralised its goods operations in a new Freight Terminal, a Diesel Maintenance Depot, and one of the most modern Marshalling Yards in Europe, thus providing freight services fit for Sheffield's needs.
The Heroic Days
Director
A BAFTA award nominated documentary depicting the history of motor racing between 1902 and 1914.
Groundwork for Progress
Director
Part of BFI collection "Running a Railway."
Steel Town
Director
Directed by Bill Mason.
Mille Miglia
Director
A BAFTA award nominated documentary following the famous Italian motor race from April 26th, 1953.
The Comet
Director
A documentary demonstrating the De Havilland "Comet 1" jet airliner with it's four 'ghost' engines.
The Valiant
Director
A documentary featuring the Vickers "Valiant" aircraft in flight and on the ground.
Farnborough 1951
Director
Highlights from the 6th Farnborough Airshow in 1951.
Grand Prix
Director
Highlights from the 1949 British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone.