Chairman's Choice

Earlier this month, our Chairman, Peter Ravenscroft, presented a selection of his films. Here he writes about that selection:

I have been a member of Southport Moviemakers for 13 years, on and off (mostly off), and in that time I have produced a variety of film projects and been involved in many others.

The Chairman's Choice evening will feature a range of my work from over the past ten years and will include:

• 'Who's There?' (2001): Only my second film, based on a nightmare and shot on my then state of the art Canon XL1

• 'Thanks, Uncle Mike' (2002): A birthday party takes a turn for the worst when the guests arrive.  Featuring our very own Paul Bagshaw in a supporting role.

• 'Tuesday Morning, 5.17' (2003): Arguably the film I am most proud of, this is the 2003 remake of my very first short film.  The reclusive Arthur is troubled by a visitation from two unwelcome guests and is forced to face up to things he would rather forget.

• Examples of work I have completed in my academic career and a few tasters of my recent YouTube animations based on Doctor Who.

Chairman’s Choice

An evening with our chairman Joshua Gwynne. Joshua takes into consideration the current project of 'Shooting at Night' and selects shorts and a series of clips from films over the years to give an example to the members of what is possible with simple 'get up and go' motivation. Joshua will analyse previous films that use scenes shot at night and will provide a running commentary, considering what such a technique accomplishes for the film and the affect it has on the audience. 

Look forward to seeing all members and any new members at St James' Church, Birkdale - Thursday 26 January at 8 p.m.