Orpington Video and Film Makers
Amateur Film Makers since 1958 Based in Orpington, Kent, UK
Latest club news and updates
OVFM’s 25 minute drama ‘The House in the Village’ won the best story prize in the recent SERIAC film festival which took place on the 7th June at the Oast House theatre in Tonbridge. There was a total of 51 films entered from across the south east. OVFM member Annabelle Lancaster presents the trophy and …
In Memoriam Wally McKenna It is with a heavy heart that we have to tell you that Wally McKenna had recently died. Wally was a member of the Photography club who met at Shrewsbury House and also joined Shooters Hill Camcorder Club before later joining OVFM. Below is a tribute from Jane Oliver …
In Memoriam – John Alford John Christopher Alford G4DOE FBKSTS John had probably been coming to the club for over thirty years, and in the early days film was his chosen media. His interest in it was born on the back of his early experience in the industry. While he mostly worked in advertising, he …
IMPORTANT : Please note the new venue. We are now at Chelsfield Village Hall. Map below. TICKET PRICE INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS OF TEA/COFFEE & BISCUITS ! 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 …
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 …