Latest News
Welcome to our Website!
GREAT NEWS - We are now open again after Lockdown - Please visit our "Programme" page for details of meetings.
We are here to help and encourage anyone interested in making their own films
Thanks again for visiting us!
GREAT NEWS - We are now open again after Lockdown - Please visit our "Programme" page for details of meetings.
We are here to help and encourage anyone interested in making their own films
Thanks again for visiting us!
NEW Whats App Group |
|
In order to improve communication between members and pass on information about the club faster and simpler, we have started a Whats App group.
This will mean that everyone in the group will instantly receive notification about what's going on and will improve communicating between us.
Most members are already in the group, but if you are not, just contact Howard and he will add you.
It's already working well and better communication is being enjoyed by everyone involved.
This will mean that everyone in the group will instantly receive notification about what's going on and will improve communicating between us.
Most members are already in the group, but if you are not, just contact Howard and he will add you.
It's already working well and better communication is being enjoyed by everyone involved.
Botley Rendezvous Club Film Presentation
Over the past years Stuart has filmed a couple of the Botley Rendezvous Club's outings. Today (11 May 2023) Stuart, Mike and Ian took the projector and sound system to their morning meeting and showed these films to the assembled members. We also showed them a few other club creations which seemed to go down well. Who knows, we might even get some new members or actors coming along to our meetings!
|
|
Filming the animation - Rock Band
This club evening was devoted to creating and filming an animation story - everybody joined in and there were green screens all over the clubroom. Keep checking here to see the resulting videos - coming soon -Hopefully!
|
|
|
In Rehearsal - "Settled" - the re-make
The latest club project is a re-make of "Settled", a film from many years ago. Howard has come up with a re-write of the script and is directing this one.
Here are some pics of the lighting, sound and camera rehearsals at the club last night 29. 03. 2003 - Thanks to all who came along to help.
Shooting both interiors and exteriors starts in a couple of weeks!
Here are some pics of the lighting, sound and camera rehearsals at the club last night 29. 03. 2003 - Thanks to all who came along to help.
Shooting both interiors and exteriors starts in a couple of weeks!
|
|
Club Christmas Dinner 2022
This year's Christmas Dinner took place at Cafe Lowford on Wed 14 Dec.
Gary (the owner) and his team put on an excellent spread and the venue was suitably, festively decorated.
It was really good to catch up with some old friends who joined us for the event.
There was Christmas music, a raffle and good cheer all around . Everybody voted the evening a great success!
Gary (the owner) and his team put on an excellent spread and the venue was suitably, festively decorated.
It was really good to catch up with some old friends who joined us for the event.
There was Christmas music, a raffle and good cheer all around . Everybody voted the evening a great success!
An "Open Evening" With a difference!
,The Christmas "Open Evening", always a great favourite with members and guests, was an event with a difference this year.
Howard and Rob were responsible for the excellent programme which was presented in a very "Cinematic" format.
They had spent a considerable amount of time creating the programme, all on film, so that Rob (the presenter) appeared on screen throughout in a variety of guises with some very interesting (green screen) backgrounds. A very impressive and appropriate concept.
The evening included a broad spread of films from the past year, a quiz, raffle and refreshments and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The trouble is that Howard and Rob have now raised the bar somewhat !!!
Howard and Rob were responsible for the excellent programme which was presented in a very "Cinematic" format.
They had spent a considerable amount of time creating the programme, all on film, so that Rob (the presenter) appeared on screen throughout in a variety of guises with some very interesting (green screen) backgrounds. A very impressive and appropriate concept.
The evening included a broad spread of films from the past year, a quiz, raffle and refreshments and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The trouble is that Howard and Rob have now raised the bar somewhat !!!
GREEN SCREEN EVENING
|
|
October Challenge 2019
Rob's Silent Movie Challenge was met by three teams.
CHEATS by Mike, Rob, Steve and Bob Burr
TELEPHONE TROUBLES by Ian, Howard, Bob and Roger
POTTED by Stuart, Stewart, Graham and David (yet to be posted)
Rob's Silent Movie Challenge was met by three teams.
CHEATS by Mike, Rob, Steve and Bob Burr
TELEPHONE TROUBLES by Ian, Howard, Bob and Roger
POTTED by Stuart, Stewart, Graham and David (yet to be posted)
Surrey Borders Movie Makers Inter-Club Competition - WE WON AGAIN!
Solent MovieMakers have won the Surrey Borders Moviemakers Trophy for the 2nd year running!
Club Members Howard Blake, Rob Malbon, Bob Biles, Stuart Hillier and Jeremy Holder went along on Friday night for the Awards presentation and scooped up the first prize trophy for the Film Vader's Apprentice.
This beat Tim Stannard's Miracle on the Mantlepiece which came 2nd, Orpington's Meet Dexter and Hayward Heath's The Prodigal.
Well done to all who helped produce the short movie. The reaction on the evening was a very positive one, many people even laughing in the right places, God bless them!
Sadly we cannot enter next year's competition - having won it twice in a row!
Solent MovieMakers have won the Surrey Borders Moviemakers Trophy for the 2nd year running!
Club Members Howard Blake, Rob Malbon, Bob Biles, Stuart Hillier and Jeremy Holder went along on Friday night for the Awards presentation and scooped up the first prize trophy for the Film Vader's Apprentice.
This beat Tim Stannard's Miracle on the Mantlepiece which came 2nd, Orpington's Meet Dexter and Hayward Heath's The Prodigal.
Well done to all who helped produce the short movie. The reaction on the evening was a very positive one, many people even laughing in the right places, God bless them!
Sadly we cannot enter next year's competition - having won it twice in a row!
Above: Rob and Howard accepting the the Trophy for Star Wars: Vaders Apprentice.
ONE MINUTE - ONE TAKE FILMS 2019
Solent MovieMakers' 'One Minute & One Take' films are now viewable.
Click here for Videos 1
'Cliffhanger' films coming soon too.
Solent MovieMakers' 'One Minute & One Take' films are now viewable.
Click here for Videos 1
'Cliffhanger' films coming soon too.
....and now ANOTHER WINNER!
Yes our Club film 'Someone to Watch Over Me' also won Surrey Borders' Inter Club Competition on 5th October. In the photo above, Howard Blake is receiving the winning trophy from Philip Morley of Surrey Border Movie Makers. As mentioned below, the film written by Ian Marriott, directed by Howard Blake and supported by our other members Paul Vernon, Mike Power,
Graham Lines, Tony Shadick and Derek Kinally (RIP). The actors were Graham Cranmer (RIP) , Eden Elkins and our very own Mikey McAllen.
Graham Lines, Tony Shadick and Derek Kinally (RIP). The actors were Graham Cranmer (RIP) , Eden Elkins and our very own Mikey McAllen.
SOLENT MOVIEMAKERS HAS A WINNER!
We are delighted to have won the Southern Counties Regional Competion with our film 'Someone to Watch Over Me'. The film was written by Ian Marriott, directed by Howard Blake and supported by our other members Paul Vernon, Mike Power, Graham Lines, Tony Shadick and Derek Kinally (RIP). The actors were Graham Cranmer and Eden Elkins. In the photo above, Howard Blake was presented with the trophy and certificate on 8th September at Weymouth Moviemakers.
|
|
