AGM brings a new Chairman
On June 18 2008 the Annual General Meeting took place which included the election of the committee for the new season (starting on September 5th). Byron Welch was chosen to head the new team with Brian Harris now the Vice Chairman, Guy continues as Treasurer with Audrey remaining as Secretary
HHMM Awards 2008
See RESULTS and PICTURES
A new site spotted by Byron may be of interest to members....
"The Rex" has won the Staines Video Competition
which was held on March 14th at Staines.
Presentation of Awards during the Staines Cine and Video Society's Public Show on Friday, 18th April 2008. In the centre are Mary and Brian Harris of HHMM with the SCVS Inter-Club Award for their film "The Rex". It was presented by the Mayor of Spelthorne, Councillor Andrew Hirst, and the Mayoress, Mrs. Louise Hirst.
A BIT OF A BLOW
On April 14th the film was shown to members of the Top Brass Jazz Orchestra at their rehearsal rooms in Watford. It was also the band's director Col. Bob Wheal's 93rd birthday - we all had birthday cake to celebrate the event. The film was well received by the band and the Colonel, a free copy DVD was given to each member and to the band's managing director Terry Diamond. This ends for me my association for over one year with the band - I shall miss going to their reshearsals although they have said that I will be welcome anytime. So what now!
I have a few ideas, but time will tell!! - Brian Harris
Alas the magazine formerly know as Camcorder User which reinvented itself as Digital Video has closed. No reason was given to subscribers except that it was a 'tough decision'
TRIANGLE 1ST ROUND REPORT AND RESULTS
HERE
EXHIBITION NOW OPEN
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS.....
THE MOVIEUM OF LONDON
TONY BATCHELOR
It was sad to hear that long time club member Tony Batchelor died on February 18th 2008. He was a very active member for many years and as well as being a film maker, he was exceptionally good at making the props for many club films.
He produced a number of prize winning films with his wife Audrey including 'SAPPI' which won the Documentary Competition on February 20th 2008. It also recently picked up the Enfield Trophy Shield.
We'll all miss you.
Tony Batchelor
ON FEBRUARY 6TH 2008
the final filming took place at the Palace Theatre, Watford. A Project undertaken by HHMM to document the events leading up to a performance of the 'Top Brass Jazz Orchestra' in concert at the Palace. Over the past ten months members of the Club have been attending rehearsals, interviewing band members and trying to understand what makes a Jazz orchestra work. The difficult part of editing starts now - hopefully it won't be too long before we see the finished film - Brian Harris
Since purchasing our video projector, we have presented over 200 film shows to a variety of clubs and organisations, these provide us with a small amount of income but most important of all they are a platform from which the club can make contact with the general public .
The films all made by members provide an insight into the art of movie making and the opportunities gained by belonging to a group such as the HEMEL HEMPSTEAD MOVIE MAKERS
Brian Harris: 01442 256393
Saturday November 17th 2007
Brought around very speedily the HACCA competition 2007 (or is that age talking again) where we had entered The Rex by Brian Harris and Psicosis by Peter Gray.
There was a healthy attendance of some 35 people from St Albans, Potters Bar, Luton and Hemel Hempstead. The evening started near enough on time but according to the St Albans Chairman, Frank, was not progressing fast enough, even though he tried to hassle the judges into giving faster responses. Good on you Frank.
It was a good evening, warm and quick enough for those that wanted a little chat whilst the judges pontificated. Sadly although the judges praised Hemel's program for the evening suggesting it was the best, we didn't walk out of there with the shield this year. John Astin carried it away once again for his film about Brunells only two arched bridge under the Thames, which is now used as part of our interlinked passenger carrying service, the London Underground system.
In Production
Peter Gray has been hammering his PC to create the new star of his forthcoming production. Featuring the ever-so-useful satellite navigation system it takes a wry look at the interaction between man and technology…need we say more!
Take a look at some test footage
World Wide Web
Over the past few weeks this site has been viewed in Boston and Washington DC. Also we have had feedback from Abu Dhabi, truly 'world wide'.
New Hosting
You may have noticed we were down for a few days recently, this was due to a hosting changing. We now use a UK ISP web-mania and
hope to have better facilities for our web pages, including more of our films which you can now view via the links on the Films page.
This site has been optimised for Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2.
New Webmaster
With some restructuring we also have a new webmaster, who has been working at creating a fresh new look for our website. There's still more to come but please have a look around and let him know what you think.
Contact: webmaster@hemelmoviemakers.org.uk
Locations Searching
A few words from our vice chairman about a small budget film company on a search.
May 16th 2007 Open Competition
May 2nd 2007
A return visit from the renowned film maker
Tom Hardwick.
May 13 2007 Regional Final North Thames
The result
'The REX', a film by Brian Harris about the re-opening of the Berkhamsted cinema was awarded a Silver
certificate in the IAC BIAFF competition. As well as being shown at the IAC festival.
In addition Peter Gray gets a Bronze for his film 'Psicosis'
Results
Hemel Hempstead Movie Makers win the second round of the North Thames Regional 'Triangle' competition. They went through to the final on 13th May 2007
Films
'The Rex' - Documentry - Brian Harris
'Psicosis' - Open -Peter Gray
'Wrong Number' - Set Theme -Byron Welch
We would like to hear your thoughts and suggestions for our club and site. Please send your comments to webmaster@hemelmoviemakers.org.uk
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