Orpington Video and Film Makers
Amateur Film Makers since 1958 Based in Orpington, Kent, UK
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DEREK ALLEN The films that made the most impression on me would probably not have the same effect if I saw them to-day, as they are all from the Golden Age of Hollywood (1930 – 1940). My parents took me to see THE JAZZ SINGER, the first full-length movie with synchronised sound, but I was …
An Epic Tale of an Epic Tale by Anna Littler (click on images to see them full size) PART 2 – TV actors ~ Brian Murphy and Linda Regan It’s been such a pleasure and great fun to work with TV actors, Brian and Linda on Blitz and Bananas. They’ve been so generous with their …
OVFM Autumn Show 2011 When the members of OVFM work so hard at producing films it seems only fair that they should get the best showing possible. At club meetings their work is projected onto a large screen, but when we put on a show at an outside venue we’re also able to attract …
The Top Ten rolls on as we reach Round Four! It’s been a slow start to the competition this year but with the summer holiday season coming to an end, there is a chance that a few domestic and overseas excursions have been documented on camera for future entries to alleviate this current dearth …
An Epic Tale of an Epic Tale by Anna Littler (click on images to see them full size) PART 1 – Background to Blitz and Bananas ~ How it all began! First of all a huge thank you to everyone who’s been involved in my epic – Blitz and Bananas! For those of you who …
A Personal Review of The Green Screen Practical Evening. When it was suggested that another session with the club’s green screen was due Chris quickly volunteered to organize the requisite practical evening. Never one to shy away from a challenge he decided to put on a demonstration of the use of green screen AND show …
TOP TEN 2011 DEADLINE NOTICE There are just two remaining rounds in this year’s competition – September 13th and October 11th – and there are quite a few members who have yet to submit their films. Attendees at the meeting on August 16th will recall the discussion we had about the dearth of …
OVFM Ramble 2011 Best Ramble Ever? With the threat of rain and a number of loyal ramblers not able to attend Deborah and I were expecting a low turnout for Sunday”s OVFM Ramble…how wrong we were! More than a dozen enthusiastic walkers joined us at Andrew”s Wood for the gentle stroll to Shoreham. When …
PETER REILLY Listed are my 10 most memorable films, all of these productions have left some unforgettable memories in my mind. 10. Silence Of The Lambs (Dir. Jonathan Demme 1991) An American thriller that blends elements of crime and horror, a young FBI officer seeks the advice of an imprisoned serial killer to …
At the club meeting on Tuesday night (August 16th) our beloved/beleaguered/bedevilled (delete where applicable) chairman Chris Coulson announced a new club project: “Something I’ve Always Wanted To Do!”. The idea is that you capture on film something you”ve always wanted to do (see what he did there?) then bring it in and share it with …
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