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.

Revised Picture Gallery

We are pleased to announce that our Gallery now presents our films by genre: Comedy-Drama, Animation and Drama. As more films are supplied by our film-makers, they will be added to the Gallery.

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Southport MovieMakers Launches NEW Film Catalogue

For 2014, Southport MovieMakers is pleased to announce the launch of a BRAND NEW Film Catalogue. We have been producing films for sixty five years and with the Film Catalogue have begun the significant task of putting this significant body of work online. In this first batch of films, we present films covering the genres of comedy, comedy-drama, drama, experimental, horror and sci-fi:

• A retired Jedi spends his days tending to his garden when he is interrupted by a young douche bag.

• Two young brothers (who are not very efficient) rob a local shop to get some money. They drive back home, bickering as they do so. Mother is a bit of a dragon so they decide to go out again to the local pub - still planning further 'scams' ... But mother has the last word!

• Clarence Leek is a very lonely man. His only friend is his Goldfish, Bob. He is about to reach age thirty, but who is he going to celebrate his birthday with?

• John Turner is agoraphobic. He hasn't been out of the house in years but when his daughter is kidnapped he must find the courage to face the world.

• How does a 16-year-old cope with transferring from a bicycle to a wheelchair, and how does it affect his state of mind and the action he takes?

And more…….

Each catalogue entry includes:

1. Title of Film
2. Director(s)
3. Producer(s)
4. Script
5. Editor
6. Cinematography
7. Music
8. Storyline/background information
9. Source of the idea for the film
10. Genre(s)
11. Awards
12. Link to Film Published on the Internet (if available)
13. Production still photographs (if available)

                                                                 And more…….

The first ten films are just the beginning. 

View Our Catalogue 

Let There be Music

Looking ahead a little to 9 January 2014 – that’s only four weeks away – our second project of the year starts, that is, producing a music video. To help our members with this project, resources have been posted onto the Club web site. After Christmas, getting immersed in a new project may help restore focus, should it be needed.

If you have a piece of music in mind for a video and would like to take up a new interest in the New Year, then contact us. Alternatively, follow us on Twitter.

Music Video Resources

Southport MovieMakers - Now on Twitter

Southport MovieMakers is pleased to announce that the Club is now on Twitter:

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Southport MovieMakers Scores Record Success

At the recent North West Festival of the Institute of Amateur Cinematographers (IAC), Southport MovieMakers scored a record success by winning no less than six awards for its film entitled Fork in the Road.

The film was a joint project between Southport MovieMakers and the long-standing member of the Club, Paul Bagshaw (Artworks Pictures).The premise of the film poses the question: How does a 16-year-old cope with transferring from a bicycle to a wheelchair after a road traffic accident, and how does it affect his state of mind and the action he takes?

The film was awarded in SIX categories:

1. IAC NW: Rhyl Cup (Best Club Entry)
2. Overall Winner
3. Best Editing
4. Best Sound
5. Best Script & Story
6. Best Actor: Robbie Fletcher-Hill

The film, the source of the idea for which was a wheelchair, was directed by Peter Ravenscroft of Southport MovieMakers.

Capitalising on the success of the film, a sequel is planned for 2014.

Read more about the film in our Film Catalogue

Southport MovieMakers' Archives and The Atkinson’s Big Open Weekend

This weekend sees celebrations of the successful completion of the first stage of the ambitious redevelopment of the Atkinson Centre in Southport. We are very pleased that as part of these celebrations, the Atkinson Centre is screening material from the archives of Southport MovieMakers: Southport on Film – a Nostalgic View of the Classic Resort. Material being screened showcases Southport’s past local events, coastal heritage, Royal Visitors and much more.

The Atkinson’s Big Open Weekend

Southport on Film

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— SouthportMovieMakers (@SouthportMM) December 7, 2013