Full Programme for the 2014-15 SEASON
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Monday 8th September
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Special General Meeting - Agenda is to change the Harrow Cine and Video
Society’s name to Harrow Film Makers in line with the proposal made at the AGM.
Followed by:
A Series of Alan Atkinson’s Diamond, Gold, Silver and other Medal winning films - don't miss these.
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Note the SGM will start at 7:30 pm. If you are unable to come please send an email to the secretary with your voting decision.
Starting at 8:00
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Monday
15th September 
Brian Heard
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Monday
22nd September |
An Evening with Tom Hardwick.
Tom is a professional videographer and the IAC’s resident technical expert. He will be talking about his practical, hands on approach, knowledge and experience of making films. |
Tom Hardwick
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Monday
29th September 
Dave Smith
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How to Interview People with David Smith.
Dave is one of our most experienced 'gold' category members. This will be a hands on evening with club members interviewing and filming each other. Cameras and microphoness will be provided. |
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Monday
6th October |
Chairman's Shield Competition - Open Category
The film can be in any aspect ratio in miniDV, DVD or Blu-ray, and must not have been entered previously in the Chairman’s Shield competitions. Adjudication will be by ballot of members present on special voting forms to be distributed by before the start of the meeting. Competitors are divided into two classes. More information can be found here. |
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Monday
13th October 
John Luton
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“The Ins and Outs of Editing” with John Luton
John entered the film industry with Warner Bros, in their London office. He moved to the technical side as an assistant film editor, later becoming editor. John has edited feature films and over one thousand commercials for top UK production companies including many London/New York/Venice/Cannes award winners. |
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Monday
20th October 
Aivar Kaulins
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“Films of Local Interest” with Aivar Kaulins
Aivar is one our long standing club filmmakers who cut his teeth on real film before moving to video. He still has a passion for 'cine' and tops up the club's coffers by the sale of donated equipment and films as can be viewed on our Film & Cine Sales page |
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Thursday
23rd October |
Autumn Movie Show in Pinner Village Hall.
Come along with your friends, partners etc. and show them the results of all those hours spent honing your filmic masterpieces.
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Monday
27th October 
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President’s Evening
This is a surprise event organised by Ken Mills, sure to be entertaining. Spouses, partners etc. are cordially invited to come too and find out what goes on Monday nights. There will be drinks and nibbles as well. A not to be missed event |
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Monday
3rd November |
Pinner Plate Competition
Annual competition between Harrow Cine & Video Society and Potters Bar Cine & Video Society. Each Club presents a programme of films up to a maximum 40 minutes. The winner is the Club which, in the Judge's opinion, puts on the better programme.
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Monday
10th November 
Tommy Kovacs
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Green Screen & Video Making
Tommy Kovacs & Judy Long will explain the process of using CSO (Colour Separation Overlay) also known as the 'green screen'. This is where people are filmed against a 'green' background which is then used to switch in an alternative picture source. This evening there will be a 'hands-on' demonstration of the whole process.
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Judy Long
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Monday
17th November |
Chairman's Shield Competition 1- Nature 2- Story
The film can be in any aspect ratio in miniDV, DVD or Blu-ray, and must not have been entered previously in the Chairman’s Shield competitions. Adjudication will be by ballot of members present on special voting forms to be distributed by before the start of the meeting. Competitors are divided into two classes. More information can be found here. The entry form for internal competitions is here |
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Monday
24 November 
David Hughes
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Films from the Archives
David Hughes will take us through all the historical film and video formats illustrating each one with an example selected from the club archives by Lilian Barrett our Archivist and Ken Mills. Do you know your 16mm, 9.5mm, super 8, VHSC & Video 8 formats and what they were capable of? Now's your chance to find out. |
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Monday
1st December |
Holiday Videos My Way
Professional Film Director David Stevens on his way with 'Holiday Videos.' |
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Monday
8th December 
Rakha Singh
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The production of 'The Killing of John Lennon' by Producer Rakha Singh
Rakha produced 'The Killing of John Lennon' an independent feature film, privately financed, which has had theatrical releases in the UK and USA. The film is currently out on DVD and was recently shown on Sky Movies. It won a special Jury prize at the Tribecca Film Festival and was nominated for a BAFTA. Rakha is Chief Executive of Hara Media Ltd, a Production Company, producing Feature films, TV Drama/Factual programmes, Commercials, Music Videos and Animation. |
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Monday
15th December |
Christmas Celebrations
Join us for the end of year bash, bring your partners, spouses, boyfriends, girlfriends and enjoy the start of the festive season.
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Monday
5th January |
" 4K Good or Bad?"
Alan Colegrave takes us through the advantages and disadvantages of shooting with a 4K resolution camera. Are the post production benefits worth it?
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Monday
12th January 
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"Making a Drama" with Tim Stannard & Graham Large
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Monday
19th January |
Chairman's Shield Competition: Holiday/Family Category
There should be a bumper crop of films for this category. Who doesn't have a Holiday/Family film to enter? But is it good enough to win. You won't know unless you enter which you can do on-line here
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Monday
26th January |
The making of "Another Day" - An Alan Colegrave drama film
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Monday
2nd February |
Show reel from Bolton Moviemakers
A viewing of the best of Bolton Moviemakers films
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Monday
9th February |
Chairman’s Evening
Tommy Kovacs entertains us with his own surprise event! Not to be missed. All wives, partners and friends welcome to come along.
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Monday
23rd February |
"These Helped to Pay Aivar’s Mortgage"
A viewing of a collection of Aivar Kaulin's films that provided a welcome income!
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Friday
27th Feb |
42nd Staines Video Makers Inter-Club Competition for the Silver Salver
Come and support our entry which is our Club Drama Fi10 'Where There's a Will'
7.30pm, Laleham Village Hall, The Broadway, Laleham, Middlesex, TW18 1RZ |
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Monday
2nd March |
IAC North Thames Region Knock-out competition
Make sure you come and support our Club in this IAC run inter-Club knock out competition.
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Monday
9th March |
Alan Colegrave and 6 Scripts
A practical evening hosted by Alan Colegrave. Working with scripts. Some valuable practical experiences for everyone from an established film maker.
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Monday
23rd March |
Filming & Editing Experience
Dave Smith is organising a 'hands-on' evening at the Club. The first part will be taking film of people arriving/leaving the Club. The second part will be live editing sessions when the film taken in the first part of the evening is edited on member's laptops. Bring your Cameras/Laptops with you. NB Only applicable to cameras that record on SD Memory cards.
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Monday
30th March |
President's Cup Competition for Silver Members
Movies entered must have been made within the previous two years, can also have been shown in any category of the Chairman’s Shield and should be less than 15 minutes in duration. Entry form here.
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Monday
13th April |
Show Reel from Leicester Moviemakers
Leicester Moviemakers show us the best of their productions. We can always improve!
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Monday
20th April |
A showing of selected Films from the 2012 NTRIAC Festival
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Thursday
23th April |
Spring Movie Show at Pinner Village Hall
Remember to buy your Tickets in advance to get a discount!
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Monday
27th April |
Annual Challenge Cup Competition
Open to all members and can include films previously entered in all competitions. Videos previously entered for the Annual Challenge Cup do not qualify for entry. Adjudicated by an external Judge
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Monday
11th May |
Annual General Meeting
Important decisions affecting the Club are often reached at the AGM. Ensure your voice is heard by attending |
Edited by RKL 29/05/2015
