Jan 1st:No Meeting - New Year’s Day.
Jan 15th: A look in the Archive - Bob Bennett shows extracts from previous BFVS films.
Feb 5th: Frank Bond - 50 years looking through a viewfinder- what have I seen, learnt and forgotten.
Feb 19th: Annual General Meeting - All committee posts are up for election tonight. Nomination forms available at the door. FREE COFFEE!
March 5th: - Gerry Weinbren has been a film maker, cameraman, director and producer,for more than half a century. He has travelled the world and will discuss and illustrate some of the technological changes he has experienced using his longtime companion a 35mm Aaton and his latest acquisition the new Canon C300 PL
March 19th: - Competition Night - THE JACK BAKER TROPHY - Holiday Video Competition - Winner gets the Trophy and £20.00! THE QUICKY FILM COMPETITION - (any subject, max 5 minutes) - £20.00 for the winner!
MY PLACE - (max 5 minutes) - Trophy and £20.00 for the winner!
April 2nd: -“Into the Light” - How four directors interpret a short script. Four films and how they were made! PLUS "Nightmare" The Premiere! The first showing of a recently completed film, written, directed and produced by club members. Finally, John Howden will show us how he’s created a 3D image of a Roman Villa in conjunction with an educational project.
April 16th - The 2012 BFVS Annual Challenge – “Lost and Found”. Groups of members will plan, script and schedule a short film to be shot in the summer and reviewed by a professional editor on 5th November.
May 7th: - Santos Veeranki will present a selection for his excellent films and explain how he produces them quickly. This will be followed by Tony Orr on the subject of “Lighting – From Foot Candles to Compact Fluorescent Lamps”.
May 21st: - Editing Revisited! – Focusing on “The Project”, “The Sound” & “DVD Production”. (Vegas, Pinnacle, Premiere & Edius)
June 4th:- Showcase Evening - Hear about our members' ideas for future film projects. We'll be seeing more about both dramas and documentaries that some of our members have either produced scripts or outlines for.
June 18th:- The 2012 BFVS Annual Challenge - One Group will use the meeting room to shoot their mini epic film, whilst others shoot elsewhere. Filming is not restricted to this evening only.
July 2nd: -How do you shoot a wedding video? Club members will explain their techniques and show examples of their work.
July 16th:- Past Winners; Memorable Movies – Another chance to view some classic films from the recent past!
Aug 6th: - Bristol Show reel – Bristol is the 2015 “Green City” and there will be potential demand for stock footage. Gerry Weinbren will host a discussion on what we might shoot, how, when and where, including how we might promote our work.
Aug 20th: - Tonight we “Shoot and edit an ultra-short film or films. Plenty of hands on experience!
Sept 3rd: - "The 120 Minute Challenge" Part 2
Sept 17th: - Recording Sound in Noisy Environments - We will carry out some experiments to see what can be done when recording dialogue with limited equipment. Bring your camera and/or sound equipment if you want to have a go too.
We’ll also be showing the final film from the challenge evenings and you’ll get the chance to have your say on our future programme.
Oct 1st: - Epics on a Low Budget
Do low budget films have to be restricted to simple domestic settings?
Are bigger subjects possible?
Yes they are.
Of particular interest to script writers and directors tonight's meeting is designed to encourage a bigger filming landscape. It will cover why we should aim for this, tricks to aid filming and getting help.
Oct 15th - The Annual Trophy Competition
Nov 5th: - The 2012 BFVS Annual Challenge"- The Results" We review the results of our efforts from earlier in the year.
Nov 19th: - “Kabul Sunset” & “The Avon Gorge” The Premieres!
Dec 3rd: - Christmas Social & Quiz
Dec 17th: - TBA
Jane Andrews
242a, Park Lane,
Frampton Cotterell
Bristol BS36 2EN
01454 773056
Secretary
Graham Egarr
48 Arden Close
Bristol BS32 8AX
0117 979 1776
/ Treasurer
David Mitchell
11 Wolfridge Ride, Alveston
Bristol BS35 3RA
01454 412 991
Programme Secretary
vacant
Asst Programme Secretary
Peter Heaven
8 Coniston Avenue
Bristol BS9 3SA
0117 962 4970 / Video & Digital Archivist
Bob Bennett
9 Millward Grove,
Fishponds
Bristol
BS16 5AJ.
0117 956 8340
Social Secretary
Malcolm Stephens
167 Ashton Drive, Ashton
Bristol BS3 2PT
0117 966 2154
/ Web Master
Mike George
20 Clockhouse Mews
Portishead
Bristol
BS20 7HS
01275 399 058
Competition Secretary
Julian Baldwin
19 Lutyens Close
Bristol
BS16 1WL
0117 965 6744
Bristol Film and Video Society
The Society aims to help all who use film or video as a means of personal expression. Constructive criticism is encouraged and beginners are especially welcome to come along to one or two meetings without any obligation to join.
Members may bring guests to any meeting. Bona Fide members of other similar clubs are welcome to visit.
Please note that visiting speakers may need to change dates at short notice - it is best to confirm if you intend to travel far for a specific meeting. /
Meetings are held at 7:30pm on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the
FILTON PAVILION,
ELM PARK, FILTON.
BS34 7PS
BFVS is affiliated to the IAC and is a member of the Avon Association of Drama
Annual Subscriptions:
Adult membership £25
WEB SITE
/ COMPETITIONS for MEMBERS
The Holiday Video Competition
(March 19th)
(The Jack Baker Trophy)
To be shot on holiday,
maximum duration 20 minutes.
The Quickie
(March 19th)
Any subject, 5 minutes maximum.
“My Space”
(March 19th)
New Competition
See website for rules
The Annual Trophy (Oct 15th)
Any subject, no limit in duration (but we reserve the right to show an extract). This can be a group or individual effort.
Prize £50.
Bristol Film and Video Society
PROGRAMME 2013