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Trying our hand at televising a Darts match
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Eileen filming at the Barnet festival
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Latest programme |
Latest club news
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Finchley Film Makers |
Film Competitions |
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is dedicated to the appreciation and production of non-professional films and videos. In other words it is an amateur Video making Club. It was founded in 1930 and is one of the longest established clubs in the UK. At the AGM in May 2008 it was decided to change the nameof the Society to Finchley Film Makers from Finchley Cinevideo Society see full story. Over the years it has become known for its success and diverse activities in the whole area of amateur film-making. - more- |
We hold several competitions per year. The Annual Competition in March has prizes for a range of skills. The club also enters various local and national competitions. The latest Annual competition was held on Friday 20th March 2009 and the results can be seen here... |
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Many members of the club now post their video productions on YouTube and other video sites: DETAILS COMING SOON |
Comes from ex member and video producer David Blundell... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VFrmXB05yU
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Patron Vadim Jean |
Meetings |
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Our patron Vadim Jean is a professional film director who works on TV, programmes and advertisements as well as directing feature films.At his latest visit he gave us a fascinating insight into how he directed his latest production - a filmed dramatisation of one of the Terry Pratchett novels shown on Sky One at Easter 2008. |
We meet every Friday in North London between September to July – around 40 meetings. Our programme covers visits from film-makers, members evenings, competitions, demonstrations and technical advice. After our official meetings we also meet informally for a drink in a local hotel from 10.00 p.m.. Our programme for can be seen here and you can see what our prgramme in 2008/9, 2007-8, 2006-7 and 2005-6 were like to give more of a flavour of our activities. Meanwhile you can find details of joining and how to reach us |
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News and events |
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We had an occasional magazine called Viewfinder which chronicled the club's events for many years. |
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Productions and club history |
Video and Filming Advice
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We have been producing both Drama and Documentary Films and Videos for the last 75 years. At any time the club will be either planning or producing a video which involves many of the club members. Click for details of productions in 2006 and 2005, some of our most famous productions from the the last 75 years and highlights from the club history. |
Video is both a creative and technical process which can be quite mystifying to the beginner. We have members of all standards who are happy to give both technical and creative advice. Read one member's view on making movies. |
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The club is affiliated to the IAC (Institute of Amateur Cinematographers) a very useful resource for the film-maker. 
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| Contacts Information line info@finchleycinevideo.co.uk |
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Whole Committee details
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Still Photos
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