South Downs Film Makers

Nineteen members and guests enjoyed a fun Skittles Evening at The Black Horse, Findon on 11th December, for the club’s Christmas Social. The Black Horse has changed its management during 2019 and the new licensees have done a lot to modernise the pub’s décor and provide a welcoming ambience.  One area that seems to have […]

Another brilliant presentation by our good friend Mark Jones, entertained members in the club room on Wednesday 4th December. Mark is involved with Adrian Caddy and Hat Trick Productions, in making a professional documentary about a motorcycle ride from England to the Artic Circle currently called ‘Caddy’s Arctic Ride’. Simon Caddy, Adrian’s son, was a Police […]

On Wednesday 20th November, the club was treated to a presentation by Frank Gary of the Screen Archive South East, on KINEMACOLOR, which was the first successful colour motion picture process, used commercially from 1908 to 1914. It was invented by George Albert Smith of Brighton, England in 1906. It was a two-colour additive colour process, […]

A couple of photos taken by Alan Cross, of John Fisher’s nostalgic presentation on Wednesday 16th October. It was a great evening – just a shame these events don’t get more support and better attendance from the membership.  For everyone there it was a very enjoyable evening, with John’s enthusiasm very obvious, and the 1950’s […]

Howard, David and Mike from SDFM, attended the 50th Birthday Celebration of the annual SERIAC Sussex Film Festival at Wivelsfield Green Village Hall on Sunday 6th October, and struggled home with armfuls of trophies and awards. The turnout overall was rather disappointing with only 25 people attending from clubs in the south-east, together with individuals […]

On Wednesday 2nd October Alan Cross gave us a fascinating presentation on all things writing for films.  His presentation included slides and film clips and covered the construction of a story, Log Lines (their construction and use) and screenplay writing. Alan broke down a screenplay and  illustrated it with clips from the film ‘Gladiator’ featuring […]

Andy, Historian, Author and Broadcaster gave us a interesting insight into the filming of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. He analysed a number of the scenes and looked at which were possibly ‘staged’ for the film, and which were actual live battle footage. He was actively involved in the making of the Steven […]

17th July saw club members bring along their own cameras together with some inspirational object which could be filmed. The idea being to film one or more different objects on the night with a view to producing a one-minute film for showing later in the year. Michael and David organised the evening, and many different […]