Rochdale Movie Makers

The home of amateur film production in Rochdale

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We are a small group of around fifteen individuals, committed to the production and promotion of amateur film making within Rochdale.   The club is affiliated to the Institute of Amateur Cinematographers  (I.A.C.)  Membership of the club isn’t limited to the Rochdale area.  Fellow film makers travel in from various boroughs across North and East Manchester 

Since inception in the mid 1950’s, the club and its members have produced numerous films.  Key genres covered by the club include documentaries and local interest with a good mix of comedy and drama to boot. 

Over the years, the club’s film making skills have been recognised within amateur circles, through the  many competitions and awards we have won. This is due in part to both our friendly atmosphere and the enthusiasm of our members, who are keen to acquire and develop new skills.

Over the years since the club was first formed there have been numerous advances in technology.  The early days saw epics being shot on standard 8 cameras.  Today most members shoot on digital camcorders and edit their prized footage on home PC’s or laptops. 

The last couple of years has seen the move of finished productions from video tape to DVD.  Another opportunity for members to show off their artistic and design skills. Some in these parts say you can’t tell the difference from our printed DVD disks and covers  over those on sale in the high street!   Others in the club are always on the lookout for the next big thing that will enable them to close the gap with the pro’s!

If you fancy a go get in touch—just click on the “Contact Us” button to the left to find out more.

Next Club Meeting

Meetings every 2nd & 4th Thursday.                 01706 342296 for details.

 

 

 

The product of Rochdale Movie Makers latest collaboration with members of the Curtain Theatre has resulted in Colin’s Folly.  Entered into the 2006 annual

North v’s South competition

 

Mike Scott represented the club on the day, attending the Newcastle screening.  We are pleased to announce the film came  a very creditable fourth in this prestigious competition.   

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Olivia Sherrington (l) and Peter Fitton (r) on the set of Colin’s Folly, shot  on location at Clegg Hall, Littleborough.

Calling All Script Writers

Ever fancied seeing one of your scripts turned into a film?  Out last four major club films productions have all won awards at regional and national amateur film competitions.  Some of them have won awards at multiple film competitions.   The common theme?  The scripts had been written by scriptwriters who were new to film. 

A number of the competitions have fixed themes.  We have worked with the scriptwriter to produce a shooting script. If you have previous script writing experience and fancy a go then make contact with us

Colin’s Folly

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