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- Representatives from UK film societies will be sharing their experiences as panellists during the BFFS National Conference later this month. Come along and meet fellow volunteers from Chorley Film Society, Keswick Film Club, Screen at Hay, Otley Film Society, Octagon Films, Phoenix Film Society (Southampton), Dulwich Paradiso and Oxen Park Cinema Club.
Click for more information. - A team at the Strathendrick Film Society has finally completed principle photography on their independent feature ‘Kirk’. Set in the 17th century, the film is loosely based on the true story of the Rev. Robert Kirk of Aberfoyle and his research into the mythical commonwealth of Elves and Faeries. Kirk approached his study in as scientific a manner as possible, the film follows his continuing attempts to convince his wife of the fantastical things he claims he saw. Shot on location at the foot of the Highlands, filming took in Loch Lomond, the Ardyll Woods, Cashel Forest, and the Culross conservation village in Fife.
The project sought to bring volunteers of all ages together in the production of this film, and Strathendrick Film Society would extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in shooting the film.
Watch the trailer below:
- The Forest Row Film Society will again be taking a prominent part in the annual Forest Row Festival, during the first weekend of October. Celebrating the diversity of the local community, the festival draws on the rich source of arts professionals in the area to create a vibrant few days in this large Sussex village. This year the film society will be screening Herzog's new documentary about Antarctica, Encounters at the End of the World, and Buster Keaton's marvellous Sherlock Jr, with live music by Terry Davies. Special screenings of locally-themed archive films will also be put on, mostly sourced from Screen Archive South East. The program will also include the Pathé newsreel Mac Pays Tribute to Kennedy (1964), made when the prime minister visited Forest Row to unveil the commemorative plaque to president Kennedy. Finally, taking inspiration from The Beaches of Agnes, there will be a moving picture show on a farm cart trundling around the village at dusk, showing some classic cartoons and maybe a few surprises along the way.
