Orpington Video and Film Makers
Amateur Film Makers since 1958 Based in Orpington, Kent, UK
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David Laker was a long standing and committed member of Orpington Video and Filmmakers and served on the Committee as Treasurer for the last 12 years, managing the accounts methodically and ensuring money was used appropriately, subs collected halls hired, bills paid and accounts kept up to date. He and Carole kindly hosted a …
Spring is in the air which means it is time once again for OVFM to mark the occasion as only we can! One of the most important dates in the OVFM calendar is our annual Spring Show where we share the fruits of our labours from a year of busy filmmaking, along with some …
In Memoriam of John Epton John Epton appeared quiet and unassuming yet beneath that façade was a highly intelligent technically minded expert, with an incredible ability to teach others the intricacies of editing in a non-threatening, simplistic way, leaving room for questions, patiently going through each step. His camera work was excellent; …
OVFM Autumn Film Show 2022 One of the most important dates in the OVFM calendar is our annual Autumn Show where we share the fruits of our labours from a year of busy filmmaking, along with some gems from our archive with the public. As the nights are getting darker and colder you’ll need …
GARDEN PARTY – 26th JULY 2022 at 6pm. Our summer get-together replaces our usual meeting and is on Tuesday 26th July. It’s now called a “Garden Party” but the event has evolved a great deal over the years. Way back many, many years ago it was a simple gathering of members over …
Jubilee Celebrations 2022 Orpington Video & Film Makers are hoping to include a special Newsreel covering the Queen’s 70th Jubilee in their public show this autumn. However, we will only be able to cover a few of the many events that are planned so we are asking for your help by sending send us …
LOCAL EVENTS – SPRING 2022 Since we are always encouraging club members to be creative with their filmmaking, there is also the small matter of collating footage our annual newsreel. This page will list any upcoming local events of interest in the hope some of you will be able to pop along and …
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It’s back! The annual OVFM Top Ten competition is ready to be launched for this year, which means its time to get your filmmaking gear out of the cupboard and get filming! The Top Ten is one of the longest running and hotly contested competitions on the OVFM calendar and whilst things have …
70 Time for another project to get your creative juices going! The theme for this one is “70” which has a number of possibilities and connotations, not in the least the fact that Her Majesty The Queen is celebrating 70 years on the throne this year. We’ve already posted some of the …
Last night we saw the three programmes that made up the 2022 Triangle Competition, courtesy of Spring Park, Epsom, and OVFM. the judging was by Staines Movie makers and the results are as follows: Triangle Trophy for Best Programme: Epsom Film Makers Croydon Trophy for Best Film: Circle Line Yangon by Pamela Smith …