News Archive 2020
NM Annual Awards Dinner
The 2019 winners from Nuneaton Moviemakers competition. are highlighted in this short compilation video.
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Winner of Club Script competition announced
Friday 7th February (a little later than normal) was Nuneaton Moviemaker's annual gala awards dinner.
Expertly choreographed by Gordon & Jill.
This meant it was also the announcement of this year's script competition winner.
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This year it was won by Nigel.
Also winners who took home the silver last night were Michael R and Alan - 'Ancient & Modern' (Best Movie); Michael F. - '100,000' (Best Sound); Alan 'Dance' (Best Photography). Terry was highly commended for his film 'A day at Duxford'. Well done everyone. <Read More>
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In memoriam ...
It is with sadness that we report the passing of the IAC ex-Chairman, Reg Lancaster. John says, “I am so sad that we have lost Reg, although, he had been ill for some time. It was Reg who asked me to stand for Vice-Chairman in 2002. It took me 24 hours to say yes. I had been invited by two previous Chairman but had declined.
I owe Reg so much - we worked together with Bernard See, meeting weekly in Epsom, for several years while the IAC was in the "2003 crisis". I got to know him quite well during that time. He will be sadly missed.
Reg visited Nuneaton Moviemakers at one point to present an evening.
Reg Lancaster was born in Manchester in 1935, and had been a keen film maker since 1970, serving on many juries at local, regional and national festivals in the UK. He’d been President the Orpington club based in the South East of England, and served on the Regional and National Councils of the IAC. He wrote regular columns in club and regional magazines and did book reviews in ‘Film and Video Maker’ for the IAC. He was a much travelled staff photographer for the Daily Express for over 40 years. He loved the cinema, his two lovely granddaughters -
and Manchester United!
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Reg died on the 13th December 2020.
Reg in his heyday during his tenure at the The Daily Express. Image from https://www.dailydrone.co.uk/friends-and-colleagues-we.html
Millennium Competition
Nuneaton's own inter-club competition, complete with
tiffin tea and raffle included in admission.
Also includes the 1-Minute Millennium
(now in its second year.)
This year's club winning film was the
excellent (BIAFF 5 Star)
Man with Van and Spray Can
made by Leicester Movie Makers.
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The Minute Millennium was won by
Your Choice by Nuneaton Moviemakers.
Congratulations both clubs.
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Read more about this event on the blog
With no face to face meetings going on we have some suggestions on how we're going to keep sane, and keep together as a group.
Please keep Gerry informed about your projects and news, he has kindly offered to keep the newspage ongoing.
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In the pipe-line
- virtual meetings via Zoom
- watch parties via Facebook Watch Party
- The COVIDEO poetry project (Inter-club activity)
- Vox Pops - via Michael F.
- Online CEMRIAC (afternoon) 5th April
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Check back here as this information is being updated
From Thursday 19th March
Collaborative Online Meeting
Sad News
It is with sadness that we report that Mavis,
wife of late club member Jack, passed away on Wednesday 25th March. She had been in hospital for treatment for a broken hip.
Unfortunately during her treatment she developed a chest infection.
Gren, their son, will advise of a memorial date when they know more.
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Our thoughts and prayers go with them at this difficult time.
It is with sadness that we report the passing of former Nuneaton MP, and friend of club members, Bill Olner. (18th May 2020)
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Former Nuneaton and Bedworth mayor Bob Copland described Mr Olner as a once-in-a-generation “local boy done good” who never attempted to rise “above his station” in a tribute he gave.
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Bill was one of the guests of honour at the re-dedication of Nuneaton's Boer War Memorial in 2002, after the original statue had been stolen by metal thieves.
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Nuneaton Moviemakers were privileged to be able to record the dedication ceremony and provide fascinating insight into the new statue's manufacture.
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Gerry was a close friend of Bill and we hope he will convey our condolences to the family. Picture courtesy of Warwickshire County Council
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Gerry talks more about Bill in his blog this week.
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The 2002 film 'Old Bill' (about the Boer War statue), is here.
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Remembering Nuneaton MP Bill Olner
Easter Weekend Lock-down Challenge - CEMRIAC
Starting NOW, and ending Monday evening with an online film festival via video conference!
The challenge: make a short film (maximum duration 10 minutes) over the Easter weekend to the theme ‘Lockdown’. Upload your completed film to any streaming file-sharing platform of your choice (e.g. Google Drive, YouTube) in time for our online Zoom video conference starting Monday evening from 7.30pm. Further details will be shared on this event page and in the IAC Facebook Group later and throughout the weekend (if you have not yet joined the IAC Facebook Group please do so – we would love for you to be involved).
We’d love to see loads of terrific films. Folks can be as creative as they wish, and collaboration with fellow locked-down friends, colleagues and club members is encouraged.
Entries are particularly welcome from new friends and followers that have never made a film before; this is a smashing opportunity to begin a terrific hobby!
And if you aren't able to make a film, no worries - just join us on Monday evening anyway. It will be a great way to catch up with friends, make new ones, and enjoy some great entertainment.
Further details of how to join the online conference will follow soon. In the meantime, if you haven’t downloaded and registered with the free Zoom video conferencing app, please go to https://zoom.us/download
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For step by step video instruction please look at the video Paul made for last weekend's festival, here.
5th April - CEMRIAC Spring Fest.
@ Derby (Landau Forte)
New Derby Venue - Landau Forte College, Fox Street,
Derby, DE1 2LF
Club and Individual entries for the CEMRIAC spring festival.
(Submission Deadline Closed)
With Guest Speaker and Judge Paul Kittel (FACI).
Paul is an accomplished professional film maker and journalist who will be speaking about his work.
This event has been sponsored by the IAC so admission prices have been slashed. £6.50 for IAC, £7.00 for non-IAC.
A fish and chips lunch is available by pre-order (£6.50 charge).
Tickets available from your CEMRIAC club secretary
or via Alan Atkinson.
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More information on this event at www.cemriac.org.uk
May 2020 - BIAFF
@ Stratford upon Avon
The jewel in the crown of the Amateur Filmmaker is the British International Amateur Film Festival (BIAFF). This year we're especially lucky as it's right on our doorstep
see also UNICA 2020) in Stratford-upon-Avon.
(Closing date for entries was 31st January 2020.)
A collection of films by amateur film-makers hopefully screening some from our own club.
https://www.biaff.org.uk/festival.html
(submission deadline closed)
Results expected end of March
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Friday 8th May - Sunday 10th May
April 2020
Midland Movie Makers Midsummer Movie Madness - Missive
The madcap mayhem that is the Midsummer Movie Madness still managed to go ahead in a digital format. Learn all about this event here.
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Nuneaton put two films up on the day from a collection of 12. Tim Stannard's excellent film took the virtual cup with his film 'Cluedunnit'. Congratulations Tim.
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You can see the film Nuneaton made last year to the theme 2019 'Impossible' on our Youtube Channel just here ..
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For proper competition experience it should be watched on a balmy summer's evening Gin & Tonic in hand.
June: Midsummer Madness - Online
On the 28th June a lock-down friendly format Midland Movie Makers presented the Online Midsummer Madness.
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Simon hosted and was our 'master of ceremonies' for the event shared through Zoom.
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Film Show: 7:30pm, Sunday 28th June
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Maximum duration 10 minutes.
Theme(s): 'Relax' and 'Who Done it'.
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Tim Stannard's film ' Cluedunnit' was judged to be the winner. You can see his film here.
An evening with film-maker Lee Price - Thursday 6th August 7.30pm
Nuneaton based film maker Lee Price joined us on Thursday 6th August to talk about his influences and processes. Including information on his latest film 'Sam and Dan Get Lost'. A recording of the session is available on the NM YouTube Channel.
The event was open to all and we had visitors pop-in from Derby, Bath, Bristol and Stroud.
Just a reminder that you can help support Lee by seeing his films and leaving reviews, find him here on Amazon Prime.
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Available on Replay Part 1 & Part 2
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September: In memorium - Trevor Mall
It is with sadness that we relay the sombre news from Jill of the passing of Sutton Coldfield Moviemaker Trevor Mall on Wednesday 9th September following a heart attack.
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John remarks, “Many of us have known Trevor, some from recent contact, and others from many years ago. I first met him many years ago when his parents were also members of Sutton. All lovely people. This was at the time when my own parents were members of Nuneaton. Must have been in the 1970’s.”
Gerry adds, “ Many of the longer-serving Nuneaton members will remember Trevor, always friendly, always keen. A sad loss indeed.
An evening with Sib Ali Documentary Film Maker - Thursday 17th September 7.30pm
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Sib Ali is a young Birmingham filmmaker that has worked on several projects over the years, including the short film Sea of Change that was screened at the United Nations which aimed to challenge views on disability.
He hopes his latest film titled 'My Life on Camera', will help educate people about how difficult everyday life can be when dealing with sensory overload.
You can read about his feature in the Birmingham Mail here
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Sib has worked as a freelance film-maker since he graduated from the University of Wolverhampton in 2012 and has been a part of projects for organisations like Warner Bros and ITV. During his career, Sib has mainly worked freelance but has been persistently applying for full-time work producing video content.
You can support his work here and see the rest of his work here.
UNICA 2020
UNICA 2020 was held online over the bank holiday weekend
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CINEMA WITHOUT BORDERS
UNICA arranged for a selection of films to be available online for a limited period of time over August.
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Oct 2020 - BIAFF
Online Festival
The (rescheduled) jewel in the crown of the Amateur Filmmaker British International Amateur Film Festival (BIAFF) was reworked this year for online viewing.
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Simon and team managed a formidable beast into a manageable format with the Prize Winners show being shared on Sunday.
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Full winners details can be found here
Congratulations to Sutton Coldfield Moviemaker Geof Cauldwell for winning Best 60 Seconds with Technophobe [5 stars]
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Friday 16th October - Sunday 18th October
WAVE - passes on
We hear that following WAVE's AGM, the decision was taken to dissolve the club. Their cessation closes the chapter on Nottingham based IAC affiliated clubs.
See John's recollections of this history on the blog.
MMM Festival - Sunday 1st November
Midland Movie Makers festival took place on the 1st November. The Zoom event was well attended and guest judge Mike Whyman provided thought-provoking crits.
Nuneaton had several films in - including Gordon's 'Galaxy 3000', and the mildly tweaked 2020 Film in a day - 'Relax'.
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More news on this in the blog.
Guest Speakers for NM ...
Helpful Links
Zoom website (select 'Sign-up for free')
BIAFF Diamond award winning film and (formerly) Nuneaton based Film Maker, Richard Miller - joined us on Thursday night to talk about his latest films.
His film "You Can't Hide It" has just been awarded a BIAFF Diamond and Best Actor for its star
Esther McAuley. He has kindly agreed to allow us to share the recording of the event as part of our replay series. You can hear people's reflections on this event in the blog...
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Richard Miller, 7.30pm, 10th December
In memorium ...
It is with sadness that we report the passing of the IAC ex-Chairman, Reg Lancaster. John says, “I am so sad that we have lost Reg, although, he had been ill for some time. It was Reg who asked me to stand for Vice-Chairman in 2002. It took me 24 hours to say yes. I had been invited by two previous Chairman but had declined.
I owe Reg so much - we worked together with Bernard See, meeting weekly in Epsom, for several years while the IAC was in the "2003 crisis". I got to know him quite well during that time. He will be sadly missed.
Reg visited Nuneaton Moviemakers at one point to present an evening.
Reg Lancaster was born in Manchester in 1935, and had been a keen film maker since 1970, serving on many juries at local, regional and national festivals in the UK. He’d been President the Orpington club based in the South East of England, and served on the Regional and National Councils of the IAC. He wrote regular columns in club and regional magazines and did book reviews in ‘Film and Video Maker’ for the IAC. He was a much travelled staff photographer for the Daily Express for over 40 years. He loved the cinema, his two lovely granddaughters -
and Manchester United!
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Reg died on the 13th December 2020
Reg in his heyday during his tenure at the The Daily Express. Image from https://www.dailydrone.co.uk/friends-and-colleagues-we.html