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A BIT
OF HISTORY
Sheffield Movie
Makers started out as City Films back in 1949. The president was John Friese-Greene.
He was related to William Friese-Greene, an early pioneer of the cinema. The
club was later renamed Sheffield Amateur Cine Club and then, with the coming
of video, changed to Sheffield Cine and Video Club. We adopted our present
title in 2003.
The objects of the society were "to encourage interest in the film as an
art and as a medium of information and education, by means of exhibition of
films of a scientific, cultural and artistic character, also theoretical and
practical film production. To promote the study and appreciation of films by
means of lectures and discussion." In 1967, subscriptions were very
reasonable; Gentlemen two pounds annually, Ladies one pound annually and
joint family membership two pounds ten shillings. The subs may have gone up
but our aims are much the same, although now they are more relaxed.
THE
CLUB NOW
Most members work
with video, though some of our older members started out making cine films in
Super 8 and 16mm formats. We run competitions for members, the main ones
being for Holiday and Documentary films. We hold
challenge matches with other movie clubs in the Yorkshire area - these are enjoyable social
events which let us see other people's films and make contact with other
enthusiasts. Practical evenings aim to develop skills such as shooting and
editing video and adding sound tracks and titles. We also invite guest
speakers to talk about film making and show us their work.
The club meets from September to April at the Michael Church, Lowedges Road, Sheffield. Meetings are on Wednesday
evenings from 7:30 to 9:30pm. You can attend up to three meetings before
deciding to join. The subscription is £27 per season (concessions available),
or £45 for family membership. We look forward to meeting you!
The club is affiliated to the Film and Video Institute (IAC), a body which
supports amateur film makers, and also to the West Riding Cine Group, which
organises inter-club matches.
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