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Club awards December 2005

Dave Watterson

We were very fortunate for this year's competition to manage to persuade David Watterson to be the film critic for us for the second year running. David judged last year's competition and we were very impressed indeed at his depth of understanding of the amateur World of filmmaking. He is a great entertainer and finds lovely kind ways of bringing the best out of people. Even when he needs to feed back what he thinks could be improved about a film he manages to do so in a positive manner. Thank you David, we very much appreciate your incredible input.

Award

Recipient Name of video
The editing cup C Bryan Harrison Wood Fired Pots
Best Holiday Film Gordon Sutton Gannet Beach Adventure
Best Photography Harry Newland You can't beat Wellington
Best Creative Film Jerry Plowman Hi Bear
Best use of sound Peter Matthews Dorset Steam Fair
Best commentary Not awarded
Best documentary Bruce Frazer James Senior of St Andrews
Best First Time Winner Not awarded
Best Film Overall Bruce Frazer Land of the Long White Cloud
Highly Commended Alex Dove Unica 05
Highly Commended Penny Johnston The Enchanted Garden
Commended David Longley Jeux D'Eau
Commended Gillian Gatland The Last Hunt
Commended Dixie Dean Romantic Verona
Bruce Frazer
       Bruce Frazer
Harry Newland
    Harry Newland
Gordon Sutton
      Sutton Sutton
   
Penny Johnston
      Bryan Harrison
Jerry Plowman
    Jerry Plowman
Peter Matthews
       Peter Matthews
 

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.