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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!
Filming "The News"
The 5th of March club evening, organised by Rob and Howard, involved Lighting, Green Screen and even an Autocue!
Club members filmed (and acted in) a spoof newscast.
Still some work to do in the edits and some additional footage to shoot, but we all look forward to seeing the end results.
Club members filmed (and acted in) a spoof newscast.
Still some work to do in the edits and some additional footage to shoot, but we all look forward to seeing the end results.
THE MAKING OF THE NEWS - This is Ian's short movie documenting the filming of "THE NEWS" at the club.
Another Great "Open Evening"
This year's Winter Open Evening (arranged by Steve and Peter, with raffle by Angie) was held, slightly later, on January the 8th.
The variety of member's films shown was surprising and included: Self Driving Cars, Luxury boats, Jousting, Batman, Scientific experiments, Ducks,
Mileage Research (don't ask!), Tuk Tuk rides in India, Single Take epics, Statues, Wizards, Aliens and even Hurricanes.
As well as refreshments and a raffle there was an extremely enjoyable, and complex, quiz (created and run by Steve) which was won by the Dead Parrots team.
The predicted snowstorm didn't materialise and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event..
The variety of member's films shown was surprising and included: Self Driving Cars, Luxury boats, Jousting, Batman, Scientific experiments, Ducks,
Mileage Research (don't ask!), Tuk Tuk rides in India, Single Take epics, Statues, Wizards, Aliens and even Hurricanes.
As well as refreshments and a raffle there was an extremely enjoyable, and complex, quiz (created and run by Steve) which was won by the Dead Parrots team.
The predicted snowstorm didn't materialise and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event..
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Christmas Dinner 2024
Once again the club held its Christmas Dinner at the Lowford Cafe and once again Gary (chef) and his team did not disappoint.
Super "home cooked " food with extra helpings of everything.
A comfortable atmosphere with lots of friendly chat created a great start to the Festive Season.
Happy Christmas to all of our members and friends and here's to seeing you all at the open evening on January 8th
Enjoy the epic film of the Christmas Meal from Stuart!
Super "home cooked " food with extra helpings of everything.
A comfortable atmosphere with lots of friendly chat created a great start to the Festive Season.
Happy Christmas to all of our members and friends and here's to seeing you all at the open evening on January 8th
Enjoy the epic film of the Christmas Meal from Stuart!
Club filming Wed 6 Nov. |
Last Wednesday, following our "script writing" evening, the three groups each filmed their stories. One was shot in the club room, one in the stairwell and one (bad luck - or judgement - Steve and Ian) in the dark, cold drizzle out in the car park.
More about these when we have it, but here is a still from Steve and Ian's shoot to whet your appetite.
Also one from "Unknown Affair" filmed by Stuart, Bob, Rob and Peter.
The plan is that these films will be shown at the upcoming "open evening" so something to look forward to !!!!
More about these when we have it, but here is a still from Steve and Ian's shoot to whet your appetite.
Also one from "Unknown Affair" filmed by Stuart, Bob, Rob and Peter.
The plan is that these films will be shown at the upcoming "open evening" so something to look forward to !!!!
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An evening filming at Wickham
On the 5th of June, members met in the historical and very attractive village of Wickham to film and (of course) subsequently meet in a pub to chat!
Since this was a "semi-social" evening, partners were invited and several came along.
The weather was extremely kind to us and everyone enjoyed wandering around discovering places such as Chesapeak Mill, the Dip Hole, the old railway line and the Water meadows. All good filming locations.
See if you can spot the "Roger" lurking in the picture.
The evening wound up in the bar of the King's Head, where, once again the "world" was properly "put to rights!"
Since this was a "semi-social" evening, partners were invited and several came along.
The weather was extremely kind to us and everyone enjoyed wandering around discovering places such as Chesapeak Mill, the Dip Hole, the old railway line and the Water meadows. All good filming locations.
See if you can spot the "Roger" lurking in the picture.
The evening wound up in the bar of the King's Head, where, once again the "world" was properly "put to rights!"
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Filming "A Man Walks Into a Bar"
Our May 8th Club evening was spent filming short, single-shot films based around the subject "A Man Walks Into a Bar". Several "epics" were created and everyone participated as actors, film makers, extras and set assistants. A variety of cameras (several with gimbal rigs) and phones were used and we look forward to seeing some interesting results in the near future.
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Check out Stu's film here -
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Open Evening January 2024
Our first event of 2024, hosted by Ian, was a club "Open Evening" where a variety of films made by our members were shown to an audience of friends, relatives and film makers. There was also a movie quiz, a raffle and, of course, tea and biscuits.
Many thanks to everyone who helped to make it such an enjoyable evening and of course to all of the movie creators.
Audience feedback suggests that everyone attending found it interesting, entertaining and sometimes even educational!
Many thanks to everyone who helped to make it such an enjoyable evening and of course to all of the movie creators.
Audience feedback suggests that everyone attending found it interesting, entertaining and sometimes even educational!
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Festive Christmas Dinner 2023 - Ho, Ho, Ho!
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"A REALLY GREAT EVENING"
That was the combined opinion of everybody who attended this year's Christmas Dinner, which was once again held at the Lowford Cafe in Bursledon. Gary (chef) and his team, cooked a selection of delicious meals and provided excellent service. Good cheer and conversation with friends was the order of the evening and some diners even left with prizes from Roger and Angie's raffle. Looks like you have done it again Gary, we will probably be back! Particular thanks to Stuart for all of his hard work in organising the event! Click on the images to enlarge! |
WATCH THE MOVIE HERE - https://youtu.be/v9GxxiKhL2A or click on the arrow below
An evening filming the Rock-a-Fellas Band
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15 November
This evening several of the club members gathered in the Peartree Hall to film the Rock-a-Fellas. This is the band which Chairman Stuart and Treasurer Bob both play in. the band play a mixture of music, most of which we can all sing along to so an enjoyable event for all concerned. Look out for the "Music Video" soon. Pictures: Various members filming the band. |
Filming TED Talks
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4 October Meeting:
This evening, four of the club members gave TED Style Talks, which other club members filmed. Each speaker was mic'd up and filmed from a variety of angles. All of the elements, footage, stills from the presentations, sound etc. will be made available so that everyone can edit a version of any one of the talks. Subjects ranged from "Belief" to "Movie Franchises", "Photography Tips" and "Personal Art". Picture: Jeremy talking about his art and painting. |
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NEW Whats App Group |
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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
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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.
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