Filmpac Video

Background

In 1986, following the death of Filmways co-founder Mark Josem, Filmways Australasian Distributors and its home video unit Filmways Home Video was renamed to Filmpac Holdings, with the home video unit adopting the Filmpac Video name. The home video unit became independent from Vestron Video in 1988 due to Vestron facing troubles, and ENT Ltd. took a stake in the company. The company folded soon after in 1990.'

Logo (1986-1990)

Visuals: On a stone background, a gold-colored laser carves out the word "FILMPAC" in a wide font and underlines it from left to right. Then, the word "MORE MOVIE MAGIC" zooms out in a light blue trailing effect. Both sets of words flash, with the first set turning gold and the second set turning white.

Technique: Practical effects and computer animation.

Audio: A dramatic synth sounder with the crackling/buzzing of the laser. A "whoosh" sound is heard when "MORE MOVIE MAGIC" zooms out.

Availability: This can be found on PAL tapes released in Australia and New Zealand by this company, such as Dream Date, Vampire Knights, The Father Clements Story, Homer and Eddie, The Cotton Club, Boundaries of the Heart among others. It was also seen on theatrical prints of Filmpac's releases in Australia and New Zealand, like Dirty Dancing, but home video prints cut it out.