Margaret Conneely

Chicago movie-maker Margaret Conneely (1915–2007) was active in amateur filmmaking both locally and internationally for nearly half a century.

In the 1950s, Margaret's films won awards from major amateur contests in both America and Europe.

Conneely also wrote articles and gave lectures in the 1950s and 1960s to further the art of motion picture making.

Her articles appeared in local club newsletters, the PSA journal, Panorama Magazine, Chicago Tribune and the New York Times.

[3] Conneely also presented at Chicago-area camera clubs and at national conventions for the Institute of Amateur Cinematographers and PSA.