Orpington Video and Film Makers
Amateur Film Makers since 1958 Based in Orpington, Kent, UK
News about latest club meetings
This week we give members a chance to interact with each other via the comfort of our lovely warm homes and not have to brave the freezing temperatures of the dark nights as we present another Zoom meeting. For the first part of this session John Epton will be discussing the club’s latest technical …
We are now ready for the second round of the 2021 Top Ten competition. In the first round we had five films entered, featuring a drama, travelogue and another local history lesson, and for this second and concluding qualifying round, we are hoping to top that number of entries Like last time, we are …
This week’s meeting will be held over Zoom and will be a film screening night based on the choices of YOU, the OVFM members! Following on from this request made by the Committee, the plan moving forward is for Zoom meetings without a set theme will be comprised of film screenings in which members …
Now we are up and running again (sort of) it is time to get down to the serious business of our club competitions and that of course means the TOP TEN, and the first round is this Tuesday! Obviously this was suspended in 2020 due to something or other but it is back and …
It’s time to face the music and Gdansk as OVFM returns to Zoom for our next club meeting, and yes, there was a festive clue there as to what you can expect to see. Inspired by guest speaker Michael Gough, the Legion of Doom decided to dig out two films based on the aforementioned …
The next time OVFM gets to together we shall be handing over the floor to a guest speaker, who some of you might already know. Michael Gough FACI (M) is NOT the celebrated British actor with over 150 film and Tv credits to his name, including Doctor Who, The Avengers, countless Hammer …
It’s been a while but OVFM are taking the first steps in resuming the club meeting schedule in person in the Barnyard Rooms at St Augustine’s church in Petts Wood! After a year of holding meetings – including the 2020 Oscars – via Zoom we are cautiously inviting club members to come face to …
Since the Pandemic, many people have learned new skills or taken up new hobbies, whilst the rise of communicating via video devices and platforms such as Zoom and Skype replacing meeting in person. This has also meant people are using their phone cameras on a more regular basis to share their lives with others, …
Due to the current situation with the Coronavirus pandemic, the OVFM Committee has made the decision to cancel the upcoming club meeting. Whilst regrettable this is inevitable under the circumstances but it is hoped once things calm down the Oscars will be held later in the year. Thank you for your understanding and …
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Yes, I know we said at the last meeting this would be an evening of films from another club, but the Committee changed their mind and didn’t tell anyone! They instead felt that since not all of the films entered onto the Annual Competition are shown during the year at club meetings for a …