Amateur Cine World (July 1934)

i | BOGNOR REGIS FILM SOCIETY | This society was formed in March of this year and has made steady progress. Their first production is nearing completion and judging by the rushes will be quite successful both in photography and acting. he following 1 is a report from one of the local papers: ‘‘ Great excitement was caused to villagers and passers-by in the vicinity of Pagham on Sunday morning when this newly-formed society were on_“ location”’ in close proximity to the Bear Inn, where a portion of their first film was shot. Several well-known local residents were recognised and it is with interest we await their first public appearance on the screen.” The film concerned is a farce provisionally entitled “The Lion Hunt” in which every member is taking part. PPAR et xe. cee oe | BOLTON AMATEUR CINE ASSOC. | { I sais sin tion papel ance gl he bain md So eo cine a A start has been made on the scenario of Bolton’s new film ‘‘ Gehenna in Britain.” This is a documentary film in which an attempt will be made to bring home the evils of slum life. It will be approached from the children’s point of view. Most of the settings will be actually in the slums ; any built-up sets which may be necessary will be vouched for by local authorities as correct in detail. This is the most ambitious film yet attempted by the Bolton club and although it is hoped to finish the film by the end of the year, no attempt will be made to rush it through. The director is Mr. George N. Booth who has directed three and edited four of the club’s previous films. He will be assisted by Mr. Robin Row, a newcomer to amateur films, The club is organising a film competition for its members during the summer months. It has vacancies for members and the Secretary G. N. Booth, of 67, Plodder Lane, Over Hulton, Bolton, will welcome applications. Amateur Cine World is glad to welcome another new society—the Canterbury Cine Society. The inaugural meeting took place on May oth, the annual subscription was fixed at 5/for adults, and 2/6 for minors attending school. All interested should get in touch with H. J. Goulden, 36, High St., Canterbury. U l This newly-formed overseas club aims at facilitating social intercourse, exchange of ideas and co-operation between all who practise or are interested in the art of amateur cinematography; to produce films, to organise entertainments (at least monthly) and to encourage and assist every kind of effort, both individual and collective, which may tend to foster and elevate the art of amateur cinematography. The membership fee is 1/per month (or 10/6 per annum) payable in advance. This club is the first 9.5mm. cine club to be formed in South Africa. Members are now engaged in making a 300 ft. reel of the picturesque peninsula. Correspondence from overseas clubs would be appreciated. Address the secretary, K. H. Scott, at ‘‘St. Briac,” Avenue Bordeaux, Fresnaye, Capetown. Pe fr Wn eee aa ae | CROYDON AMATEUR FILM CLUB | Be i ince ins S i incn a ied me eee Considerable alterations in premises, equipment and regime have taken place and although very little film passed through the cameras during the winter, the club emerged from hibernation, so to speak, with the opening of a new clubroom (built adjacent to the studio) by Miss Jane Carr of “ Dick Turpin” and “ Night Club Queen” fame. Next to reorganisation of the club personelle this rest-room, which is equipped with record reproducer, refreshment bar, dressing room and amusements, is probably the most important new feature of the club, as it enables work to be carried on in the studio unhindered by superfluous onlookers and members of the casts to seek diversion when not at work onthe set. A. schedule of productions three pictures ahead has been preparedand is being adhered to quite successfully. All pictures are more or less short and while one production unit is on . the floor, another is preparing for the next film. The first on the current schedule is now complete, being an experimental pictorial fitting to a record of that famous number, “ Little Nell.’’ No mechanical means were used to synchronise picture with sound, stroboscopes being relied on. Nevertheless, it is on record that the projectionists once succeeded in running in sync for nearly half the film. The next, an attempt at pure cinema, is entitled ‘“‘ Minuit ’’ and the action takes place in Paris. The opening shot is tracking along the roofs and facades of houses and for this a model is being constructed. Also, for the first time in Croydon, a backcloth of rooftops, visible through a window, is being used. After this, “‘ Shoot,’’ a film about amateur film making, takes the floor. This latter should prove very useful publicity matter for the club and for amateur cinematography 1 in general, as well as offering scope in the making for every department of the club. It is worth noting that all work is now done on 16mm. film, the club owning its own projection and photographing equipment. Finally, the club would like to place on record its grateful thanks to the Beckenham, Whitehall, Riverside and Wimbledon Societies in memory of recent happy evenings spent at Croydon and to offer an invitation to any clubs or individuals who may be 181 interested to pay them a visit on any Thursday evening. Meanwhile there is always room for more members. The secretary is Miss F. Griffiths, 1, South Park, Hill Road, Croydon. 1) \ . DERBY: & \DBSTRICT GINE ‘ : SOCIETY a “ Although we fully realise ‘thie now the summer is beginning members will not appreciate indoor meetings,’’ writes Miss P. L. Smallwood (secretary), of 4, Mill Hill Road, Derby, apropos disappointing attendances at meetings, ‘‘ we feel that it is hardly playing the game for them to discontinue their attendance without giving any reason. When a club is in its infancy as we are, every helpful suggestion counts, and we shall welcome these shy members, if for once they will come out of their shell and tell us what they would like to do.’”’ The society has decided to defer decision on the Bognor Regis Film Society at work on their first film. A report on their activities appears on this page. question as to whether or no indoor meetings should be continued in the summer until there is a more representative attendance. Several scenes were shot recently at ‘‘Mainsail Haul,’’ Allestree, by kind permission of Mrs. Horton, who loaned her garden. It seems certain they will be the success it was hoped. The film “ Siegfried ”” was shown at the society’s last meeting and was so much enjoyed that members requested that the sequel film, ‘‘Kremhild’s Revenge,’ be shown at the next meeting. Up to the present the club has not experimented with an outing, but hopes to do so in the near future; invitations from neighbouring societies to visit their unit when they are in production on a Saturday or Sunday would be welcomed. ' GOLDERS GREEN AND HENDON : 1 FILM AND SOCIAL CLUB This club pon ieuds very fine and costly cine apparatus and practically every accessory required in an amateur film studio. In addition, they possess one of the most (Continued on next page)