 Surrey
filmmaking 20th anniversary 2004
Surrey
Border Film & Video Makers were 20 years old this year, and the November
meeting celebrated their birthday in style. Many past members, film judges and
representatives from nearby video clubs accepted our invitations to attend, and
St Joan’s Hall, which had been specially hired for the evening, was packed.
Free drinks and nibbles were available on arrival – as an aperitif for the
full menu to follow - and then for the business of the evening we all sat at
tables cheerfully decorated and with more wine free flowing.
Our first
treat was a video recap of the past 20 years of club films followed by a tribute
to club member Ken MacKay MBE who sadly has just died.
At the
interval, tables were brought out groaning under the weight of gourmet food of
every variety. What a wonderful job our social organisers had done.
During the
interval Sir Paul Holden, who founded the club, cut an enormous cake specially
prepared in his honour. Its decorations depicted in exquisite detail his
lifetime of filming, and was indeed a work of art. Sir Paul gave a fascinating
talk of his video experiences.
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Sir Paul's family shield |
After the
interval we saw a cine film from the early life of the club. It revealed a
remarkable quality of acting, directing and editing which was of a standard way
up with the best of what we can produce today even with the advantage of modern computer technology. After a selection of other past videos we came to
presentations of various awards to pivotal members and then last but not least
Sir Paul Holden himself was presented with a magnificent family coat of arms
which club member Alex Dove had had specially commissioned.
The evening
will be remembered by members, past members and guests alike as a warm, and
friendly gathering based on shared filming interests.
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