Surrey Border Film & Video Makers
Club awards December 2004 |
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As last year the films had to be handed in at the club meeting in November. The complete set was then transferred to a single tape and sent to the film critic, David Watterson for his assessment. David Watterson was acknowledged by everyone as giving deep and thoughtful comments on each film. He provided an excellent full page of comments for each film entered. A number of members remarked afterwards that if they had realised how deep and insightful the comments would be they would have made even more effort to enter films. Note that David has agreed to act as judge for the December 2005 competition. |
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Some of the winners receive their awards. From left to right:- Sir Paul Holden, Gillian Gatland, David Watterson (the excellent film critic for the evening), Alex Dove, Dixie Dean |
Filmmakers awards at the Surrey Border Film & Video Makers December 2004 competition. |
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| 1 | Best Holiday Film | Alex Dove | Sacred Harbour |
| 2 | Best Photography | Gilian Gatland | Spirit of Victoria |
| 3 | Best Creative Film | Dixie Dean | Don't you just love a drunk |
| 4 | Best use of sound | Not awarded | |
| 5 | Best commentary | Not awarded | |
| 6 | Best documentary | Neil Cryer | In The Genes |
| 7 | Best First Time Winner | Kay White | Day in the Tala National Park |
| 8 | Best Film Overall | Paul Holden | Excellence at Woking |
| 9 | Highly Commended | Paddy Haines | Knole |
| 10 | Highly Commended | Gillian Gatland | Chill Out on the Canal |
| 11 | Commended | Bill Jackson and Caroline Bullock | Ewe Must Be Joking |
| 12 | Commended | Dixie Dean | Pompai |
Who are we in this film/movie/video club? We make films, videos and movies and meet on the first Friday of the month to answer members questions and to discuss ongoing club projects. Well known film makers, judges and film professionals are often our speakers for the evening. We welcome visitors and new members interested in film and video, and there is no need to own digital cameras or camcorders and no need for previous experience, as we happily provide mentors for beginners. Surrey Border meetings start at 7:45pm and end just after 10:00pm with a refreshment break at around 9:00pm. Visitors and new members are warmly welcomed to the monthly meetings which are on the first Friday of each month (and the first visit is free). Our meetings are held in our new contemporary hall in St Joan's Centre which is in the grounds of St Joan's church in Tilford Road, near the station in Farnham. The hall has a large car park and is within easy reach of Guildford, Farnborough, Fleet, Bordon etc. In Surrey and Hampshire. Read more about us here.
Our interests We have a good mix of interests amongst members include script writing, acting, directing, technical and artistic and all agree that ideas and skills are more important than equipment as shown by there being fewer cameras and camcorders than members. Some get more enjoyment in viewing and discussing the films produced by others and just being part of the community. There are those who wouldn't wish to ever hold a camera or camcorder while some like to help in filming but don't own their own camcorder. Of course there are always those with the latest high definition wizz bang up to date cameras, camcorders, microphones and gadgets and the lovely thing is that they are always happy to demonstrate both equipment and techniques to others. For anyone thinking of buying a camera or camcorder advice is always on hand. We have almost equal numbers of members with PC and Mac computers. We regularly put on courses, tutorials and training sessions in the light of the current interests and needs of members. Individuals with particular problems typically have one to one help.