Orpington Video and Film Makers
Amateur Film Makers since 1958 Based in Orpington, Kent, UK
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Here at OVFM we make films not just for our own enjoyment but for others too. We are proud of our output and, like all creative groups, we like to share the fruits of our labours with others at our annual Spring and Autumn films shows held at the Methodist Church, Orpington which, if you …
New OVFM Project OVFM Advert II Back in 2010 we ran a project evening where we asked you to, the loyal and productive members of OVFM, to make an advert to promote OVFM and hopefully encourage new member to join the club. Well, with plans for the club for open out very own …
By now many of you will be aware that OVFM lost another member of its family last week when Derek Allen sadly passed away. A stalwart of the club for many years, Derek will be fondly remembered for his prolific film output and cheeky sense of humour. His funeral will be on Monday July …
The sun has got his hat on, which makes you wonder what the hat is made out of to withstand such scorching heat, and that can mean only one thing: rain is on its way! But before that, we have the small matter of the OVFM annual garden party (nee barbecue) to get through. This …
KENT FILM FESTIVAL 2013 The 39th annual Kent Film Festival takes place on Saturday 28th September 2013 at Christ Church University, in Canterbury, Kent. OVFM played a major part in the festival as our very own Mike Turner was chairman of the event for many years before his sad passing last year. In 2012 …
At the June 11th club meeting we officially began our campaign for the 2013 North vs South competition, where we opened the floor to members to submit their ideas for a film based on the theme of “Revolution”. More details about the North and South competition can be found on their website HERE. As we …
THIS IS THE FORMAL NOTIFICATION OF THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING CALLED FOR 11th JUNE, 2013 AT THE BARNARD ROOM, ST. AUGUSTINE”S CHURCH ORPINGTON VIDEO AND FILM MAKERS The committee wishes to give notice of an Extraordinary General Meeting on Tuesday, 11th June, 2013 concerning the proposed alteration to item 7: MANAGEMENT The Committee shall …
OVFM Top 10 Competition 2013 Results Here are the ongoing results of the 2013 Top Ten competition. Round One – Held May 14th 2013 1. “The Village Mosaic” by Barbara Darby 55.20 2. “I’m Not A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here” by Hugh Darrington 54.17 3. “The Artist” by Mike Shaw 52.97 4. …
Just as the banner says, this week’s meeting will see a presentation of films from another film making club – this time Southport Movie Makers. We shall be treated to a selection of films from their showreel and judging by the taster we had of their work back in February (remember “Rent-A-Mate” ?) all …
Freezing Friday The Making of Two Little Words By Lee Relph Part 2 “Perhaps I should rephrase that.” Part 1 can be found HERE (Click on thumbnails for larger images) It was around 9:15 am that we descended upon Chez Lancaster to shoot the internal scenes since the hallway in my own home is a …
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