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Film Colchester: Actors Workshop [05/06/13]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:44:00 +0000

Date: Wednesday 5th June 2013
Location: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, C01 2PH (Opposite Prezzo)
Time: 19:30 to 21:30
Cost: £1
**If the front door is closed there is a buzzer to gain entry**

Facebook Event listing

Interested in acting and want to learn more? Experienced actor looking to keep your skills sharp? Extra looking to take the next step? Aspiring director wanting to learn how to direct actors?

Whatever your skill level, the actors workshop from Film Colchester is for you. With each workshop tailored to focus on a certain skill you can explore and play in a relaxed, encouraging environment.

Led by Adam Piercy of The Page UK (www.thepageuk.com), Adam has over 10 years experience as a professional actor and has directed and taught extensively over the years.

Workshops will be the first Wednesday of each month.
(3rd July, 7th August, 4th September)

Anyone is welcome to attend. Feel free to invite anyone who may be interested and as always feel free to contact us (filmcolchester@gmail.com | colchesterwriters@hotmail.co.uk).

Film Colchester: Filmmakers & Screenwriters Meetup [15/05/13]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:34:00 +0000

SCREENWRITERS MEETING

TBC

If you do have any problems with directions, parking, travel please get in contact with us.

Film Colchester: Actors & Filmmakers Workshop [08/05/13]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:27:00 +0000

Date: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Location: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, C01 2PH (Opposite Prezzo)
Time: 19:30 to 21:30
Cost: £1pp (Donation towards room hire)**If the front door is closed there is a buzzer to gain entry**

Facebook Event listing

Interested in acting and want to learn more? Experienced actor looking to keep your skills sharp? Extra looking to take the next step? Aspiring director wanting to learn how to direct actors?

Whatever your skill level, the actors workshop from Film Colchester is for you. With each workshop tailored to focus on a certain skill you can explore and play in a relaxed, encouraging environment.

Led by Adam Piercy of The Page UK (www.thepageuk.com), Adam has over 10 years experience as a professional actor and has directed and taught extensively over the years.

Workshops will be the first Wednesday of each month.
(5th June, 3rd July, 7th August, 4th September)

Anyone is welcome to attend. Feel free to invite anyone who may be interested and as always feel free to contact us (filmcolchester@gmail.com | colchesterwriters@hotmail.co.uk).

Film Shoot Sunday April [28/04/13]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:22:00 +0000

Date: Sunday 28th April 2013
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
Location: 15 Queen Street
Address: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PH (Opposite Prezzo)

*Please provide your own food and drink for the day*
**There's a buzzer on the exterior of the building if you're unable to gain access**

Facebook Event Page

Interested in filmmaking or acting? The monthly film shoot is for anyone interested in making films. Whether you’re professional or beginner your welcome to come along and get involved!

Turn up in the morning and join one of the filmshoot groups as an actor or crew and help shoot a film.

Hopefully we'll see you all on the 28th April!

For Parking and Travel info visit our Meetings and Events Page (http://www.filmcolchester.co.uk/p/meetings.html#15QueenStreet).

If you want to see films made at previous events and keep updated on the latest news you can join our

Film Shoot Sunday Facebook Group

Film Colchester: Filmmakers & Screenwriters Meetup [17/04/13]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:45:00 +0000

Meetings are open to anyone interested in any aspect of film making. We're based in Colchester (Essex) but welcome anyone able to attend any of our meetings or events. Our members range from beginners to professionals so whatever your skill level your welcome to join us.

The next meetings for the FILMMAKERS and SCREENWRITERS groups are now booked, details are as follows.

Date: Wednesday 17th April 2013
Location: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, C01 2PH (Opposite Prezzo)
Time: 19:30 to 21:30
**If the front door is closed there is a buzzer to gain entry**

Facebook Event listing
FILMMAKERS MEETING
Want to make a (very) short horror film, we'll be splitting into teams and attempting to make some 16 second horror films for this competition.

http://www.riverfc.com/four4/

If your interested in filmmaking or acting, come along and get involved.

SCREENWRITERS MEETING
The writers will be providing feedback on three short screenplays:

Skin Dead by Frank Goddard
Overheard at a Restaurant by HenthePen
All Legs and Elbows by Steve Ovel

They'll also be brainstorming ideas for the Short Cuts to Hell 666 horror competition (http://shortcutstohell.com).

If you do have any problems with directions, parking, travel please get in contact with us.

Film Colchester: Filmmakers & Screenwriters Meetup [03/04/13]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:25:00 +0000

Film Shoot Sunday March [24/03/13] - CANCELLED

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:05:00 +0000

DUE TO POOR WEATHER THIS MONTHS FILM SHOOT SUNDAY EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A FUTURE WEEKEND.

Date: Sunday 24th March 2013
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
Location: 15 Queen Street
Address: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PH (Opposite Prezzo)

*Please provide your own food and drink for the day*
**There's a buzzer on the exterior of the building if you're unable to gain access**

Facebook Event Page

Hopefully we'll see you all on the 24th March!

For Parking and Travel info visit our Meetings and Events Page (http://www.filmcolchester.co.uk/p/meetings.html#15QueenStreet).

If you want to see films made at previous events and keep updated on the latest news you can join our

Film Shoot Sunday Facebook Group

Film Colchester: Filmmakers & Screenwriters Meetup [20/03/13]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:10:00 +0000

Meetings are open to anyone interested in any aspect of film making. We're based in Colchester (Essex) but welcome anyone able to attend any of our meetings or events. Our members range from beginners to professionals so whatever your skill level your welcome to join us.

The next meetings for the FILMMAKERS and SCREENWRITERS groups are now booked, details are as follows.

Date: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Location: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, C01 2PH
(Opposite Prezzo) Time: 19:30 to 21:30
**If the front door is closed there is a buzzer to gain entry**

Facebook Event listing
FILMMAKERS MEETING
We'll be splitting into filmmaking teams and making a few short films during the meeting.

If you fancy being involved crew or cast, whatever your skill level feel free to come along, all are welcome.

They'll be plenty of opportunities for anyone who wants to get involved behind the camera or try out their interview techniques.

SCREENWRITERS MEETING
The screenwriters group will be providing feedback on four scripts.

'Fried Onions' by Holly Powis
'Whiter Than White' by Simon Goodway
'Golfing Circles' by HenthePen
'Hands On Hands Off' by Steve Ovel

If you do have any problems with directions, parking, travel please get in contact with us.

Actors Meetup & Workshop [06/03/13]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:14:00 +0000

Date: Wednesday 6th March 2013
Location: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, C01 2PH
(Opposite Prezzo) Time: 19:30 to 21:30
**If the front door is closed there is a buzzer to gain entry**

Facebook Event listing

Casting website The Page UK will be joining us to run a special workshop and networking session. If your an actor or interested in acting it should be a great evening to meet and network with other actors and filmmakers. You'll also be able to get involved with the workshops run by The Page UK.

Film Shoot Sunday [24/02/13]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:40:00 +0000

Date: Sunday 24th February 2013
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
Location: 15 Queen Street
Address: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PH (Opposite Prezzo)
Cost: £2 per person (covers room hire + public liability insurance cost)
*Please provide your own food and drink for the day*
**There's a buzzer on the exterior of the building if you're unable to gain access**

Facebook Event Page

A fantastic opportunity for actors and filmmakers to create short films from scratch, whether you’re professional or just interested come along and get involved!

Actors and Filmmakers:

We'll have several planned and improvised projects running, so even if you’re not involved with one of the pre-planned projects they'll be plenty of opportunities for anyone interested in acting and filmmaking to just turn up and get involved, whatever your skill level.

If you have your own projects you'd be interested in making please let us know: filmshootsunday@gmail.com

Feel free to invite anyone you feel maybe interested and as always feel free to contact us if you've any questions, ideas or suggestions.

For Parking and Travel info visit our Meetings and Events Page (http://www.filmcolchester.info/p/meetings.html#15QueenStreet).

If you want to see films made at previous events and keep updated on the latest news you can join our

Film Shoot Sunday Facebook Group

Film Colchester Meetup [20/02/13]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:24:00 +0000

Meetings are open to anyone interested in any aspect of film making. We're based in Colchester (Essex) but welcome anyone able to attend any of our meetings or events. Our members range from beginners to professionals so whatever your skill level your welcome to join us.

The next meetings for the FILMMAKERS and SCREENWRITERS groups are now booked, details are as follows.

Date: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Location: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, C01 2PH
(Opposite Prezzo) Time: 19:30 to 21:30
**If the front door is closed there is a buzzer to gain entry**

Facebook Event listing

19:30-20:30
First half of the meeting is a chance for anyone to pitch any ideas/scripts. You can pitch anything whether it be a short, feature, TV series, something you have already written or just an idea you have. The rest of the group will ask questions about your project and then they will give you some feedback on your pitching style and technique.

This will be a chance to practice your pitching skills, get feedback on any project ideas and hopefully get some filmmakers interested in making them.

20:30 - 21:30
Local Burlesque group Helles Belles will be joining us to shoot a short interview/film on each of their four members.

They'll be plenty of opportunities for anyone who wants to get involved behind the camera or try out their interview techniques.
If you do have any problems with directions, parking, travel please get in contact with us.

Film Colchester Meetup [06/02/13]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:58:00 +0000

Meetings are open to anyone interested in any aspect of film making. We're based in Colchester (Essex) but welcome anyone able to attend any of our meetings or events. Our members range from beginners to professionals so whatever your skill level your welcome to join us.

The next meetings for the FILMMAKERS and SCREENWRITERS groups are now booked, details are as follows.

Date: Wednesday 6th February 2013
Location: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, C01 2PH
(Opposite Prezzo) Time: 19:30 to 21:30
**If the front door is closed there is a buzzer to gain entry**

Facebook Event listing

FILMMAKERS MEETUP
For the first half of the filmmakers meetup we'll be filming one of the speed dating webseries scripts, Overheard by Hen the Pen. They'll be lots of opporunities to get involved with camera, lighting, sound or to just ask any questions.

Second half will be run by Mark Mountford from Now Play This (http://nptfilm.co.uk/) who will be running an editing workshop using the footage shot during the first half of the meeting.

SCREENWRITERS MEETUP
The screenwriters meeting will involved providing feedback on three scripts.

Revenge by Chris Brindle
Ambition by Luis Cuerdo
Flatpack Dad by Steven Dorrington and Craig Batty

If you require copies of the scripts please email (colchesterwriters@hotmail.co.uk)

If you do have any problems with directions, parking, travel please get in contact with us.

Unseen Cinema Monthly: Wild Bill (11/02/13 @ 7pm, Firstsite)

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:08:00 +0000

Credit: Joe Stone (http://www.joe-stone.co.uk)

Colchester Film Festival presents 'Unseen Cinema' every second Monday of the month in Firstsite's state of the art auditorium. Each screening will be a taste of the very best films that didn't make it into your local multiplex. First up...
'Wild Bill'
dir. Dexter Fletcher (98 mins), Cert. 15
Monday 11th February, 7pm, Firstsite Auditorium

Facebook Event Page

"Out on parole after 8 years inside Bill Hayward returns home to find his now 11 and 15 year old sons abandoned by their mother and fending for themselves.."

COMING UP SOON
'Take This Waltz' (11/03/13)

www.firstsite.uk.net/page/unseen-cinema-monthly-the-raid
www.colchesterfilmfestival.com

Film Shoot Sunday [27/01/13]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:09:00 +0000

Date: Sunday 27th January 2013
Time: From 10:30 - 17:00
Location: 15 Queen Street
Address: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PH (Opposite Prezzo)
Cost: £2 per person (covers room hire + public liability insurance cost)
*Please provide your own food and drink for the day*
**There's a buzzer on the exterior of the building if you're unable to gain access**

Facebook Event Page

Film Shoot Sunday Facebook Group

Unseen Cinema Monthly: The Raid (14/01/13 @ 7pm, Firstsite)

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:31:00 +0000

'The Raid'

dir. Gareth Evans (101 mins), Cert. 18

Monday 14th January, 7pm, Firstsite Auditorium

"A SWAT team becomes trapped in a tenement run by a ruthless mobster and his army of killers and thugs."

www.facebook.com/events/116477765190184/

COMING UP SOON

'Wild Bill' (11/02/13)
'Take This Waltz' (11/03/13)
[Book all three for £10]

www.firstsite.uk.net/page/unseen-cinema-monthly-the-raid
www.colchesterfilmfestival.com

Film Colchester Meetup [16/01/13]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:12:00 +0000

The next meetings for the FILMMAKERS and SCREENWRITERS groups are now booked, we will be returning to the newly refurbished 15 Queen Street. Details are as follows....

Date: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Location: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, C01 2PH
(Opposite Prezzo) Time: 19:30 to 21:30
**If the front door is closed there is a buzzer to gain entry**

Facebook Event listing

FILMMAKERS MEETUP
TBC

SCREENWRITERS MEETUP
We'll be providing feedback on two scripts.

'One Small Step for Mandy' by Simon Goodway

'Position Vacant' by Simon Goodway

'Inbetween' by Heather Thompson

If you require copies of the scripts please email (colchesterwriters@hotmail.co.uk)

If you do have any problems with directions, parking, travel please get in contact with us.

Film Colchester Meetup [19/12/12]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:35:00 +0000

The final meetup of the year for the FILMMAKERS and SCREENWRITERS groups will take place at the Marquis Colchester. Details are as follows....

Date: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Location: Marquis, 24-25 North Hill, Colchester, Essex CO1 1EG
Time: 19:30 to 21:30

Facebook Event listing

With Christmas approaching rather than our usual filmmakers and screenwriters meetups we'll be heading to the pub for a few drinks and a chance to chat.

We'll be starting at the Marquis on North Hill. Hopefully this will allow those driving in to avoid the town centre and Christmas shoppers.

Best place to park is probably Middleborough multi storey carpark.

Middleborough
(http://www.colchester.gov.uk/article/3201/Middleborough-CBC-CO1-1QT)

Nunns Road
(http://emerge.essexcc.gov.uk/trafficmaps/Detail.aspx?selectedtheme=0&text_id=1&map_id=5000&command=GetCarParkDetail&scn=03R02).

If you do have any problems with directions, parking, travel please get in contact with us.

Film Colchester Meetup [05/12/12]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:31:00 +0000

The next meetings for the FILMMAKERS and SCREENWRITERS groups are now booked, we are still at Firstsite while 15 Queen Street is being refurbished. Details are as follows....

Date: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Location: Firstsite, Colchester, CO1 1JH
Time: 19:30 to 21:30
**Please ask the receptionist at the front desk for details on which room the meeting is in**

Facebook Event listing

FILMMAKERS MEETUP
The usual film related chat, screenings and a chance to network with others interested in film and filmmaking.

We'll have a few people screening recently made films and talking about future projects. If you have something you'd like to screen or chat about please let us know.

SCREENWRITERS MEETUP
We'll be providing feedback on two scripts.

Mo and Bea Go Speed Dating by Steve Ovel
The Cracked Vivarium by Holly Powis

If you require copies of the scripts please email (colchesterwriters@hotmail.co.uk)

If you do have any problems with directions, parking, travel please get in contact with us.

Film Colchester Meetup [21/11/12]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:53:00 +0000

Next meeting will be a joint FILMMAKERS and SCREENWRITERS meetup.

During the evening we'll be coming up with and filming ideas for the Like Aldi (http://www.likealdi.co.uk/) advert competition.

If you'd like to be involved writing, filming, acting feel free to come along and get involved. Anyone is welcome whatever your skilll level and feel free to invite anyone who maybe interested. Details are as follows....

Date: Wednesday 21st October 2012
Location: Firstsite, Colchester, CO1 1JH
Time: 19:30 to 21:30
**Please ask the receptionist at the front desk for details on which room the meeting is in**

Facebook Event listing

For Parking and Travel info check out our Meetings and Events Page

If you do have any problems with directions, parking, travel please get in contact with us.

Film Shoot Sunday [25/11/12]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:32:00 +0000

Date: Sunday 25th November 2012
Time: From 10:30 - 17:00
Location: 15 Queen Street
Address: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PH (Opposite Prezzo)
Cost: £2 per person (covers room hire + public liability insurance cost)
*Please provide your own food and drink for the day*
**There's a buzzer on the exterior of the building if you're unable to gain access**

Facebook Event Page

Film Shoot Sunday Facebook Group

Film Colchester Meetup

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 20:15:00 +0000

Following changes to the way meetings are scheduled, FILMMAKERS and SCREENWRITERS group meetings will now run on the same evening. These meetings will be run separatly but will give us the option to organise joint meetings when there are relevant joint projects. We also hope this will also lead to more collaboration between the two groups.

Here are the meeting dates for the next 6 months:
7th & 21st Nov | 5th & 19th Dec | 16th Jan | 6th & 20th Feb | 6th & 20th March | 3rd & 17th April

The next meetings for both groups are now booked, we are still at Firstsite while 15 Queen Street is being refurbished. Details are as follows....

Date: Wednesday 7th October 2012
Location: Firstsite, Colchester, CO1 1JH
Time: 19:30 to 21:30
**Please ask the receptionist at the front desk for details on which room the meeting is in**

Facebook Event listing

FILMMAKERS MEETING

The usual film related chat, screenings and a chance to network with others interested in film and filmmaking.

If you have something you'd like to screen or chat about please let us know.

SCREENWRITERS MEETING

We’ll be providing feedback on three scripts this week.

'An Ideal World' By David Evans

'Mr Fixit' By Eddie Duggan

'Gangsta Rap' by Eddie Duggan

If you require copies of the scripts to review, or have a script, treatment, idea or just interested in scriptwriting and want to get involved with our group project please email for further details or to ask any questions.

colchesterwriters@hotmail.co.uk

For Parking and Travel info check out our Meetings and Events Page

If you do have any problems with directions, parking, travel please get in contact with us.

Film Shoot Sunday [04/11/12]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:51:00 +0000

Date: Sunday 04th November 2012
Time: From 10:30 - 17:00
Location: 15 Queen Street
Address: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PH (Opposite Prezzo)
Cost: £2 per person (covers room hire + public liability insurance cost)
*Please provide your own food and drink for the day*
**There's a buzzer on the exterior of the building if you're unable to gain access**

Facebook Event Page

A fantastic opportunity for actors and filmmakers to create short films from scratch, whether you’re professional or just interested come along and get involved!

Actors and Filmmakers:

We'll have several planned and improvised projects running, so even if you’re not involved with one of the pre-planned projects they'll be plenty of opportunities for anyone interested in acting and filmmaking to just turn up and get involved, whatever your skill level.

Take a peek at some of the films that have been made during past events here: http://www.filmcolchester.info/p/films.html

Also if you have your own projects you'd be interested in making please let us know: filmshootsunday@gmail.com

Please RSVP and hopefully we'll see you all on the 28th October!

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Film Shoot Sunday Facebook Group

ScreenWriters Meeting [23/10/12]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0000

The next writers meeting is now booked, details are as follows.

Date: Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Location: Firstsite, Colchester, CO1 1JH
Time: 19:30 to 21:30

Facebook Event listing

**Meetings are held upstairs, if you can't gain access to the building theres a buzzer next to the buildings front door**

This coming meeting...

We'll be providing feedback on Dom Morgan's feature screenplay 'Ladies Day'.

'Ladies Day'

After losing everything, a desperate ex-con poses as a woman during Royal Ascot's 'Ladies Day' in an attempt to rob a crooked bookie and win back his family.

Ocean's 11 meets Tootsie.

So if you’re a writer, have a script, treatment, idea or just interested in scriptwriting and want to get involved with our group project please email Steve for further details or to ask any questions.

colchesterwriters@hotmail.co.uk

For Parking and Travel info check out our Meetings and Events Page

If you do have any problems with directions, parking, travel please get in contact with us.

Film Makers Meeting [17/10/12]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:37:00 +0000

The next meeting is organised, we're at Firstsite, details are as follows.

Date: Wednesday 17th October 2012
Location: Firstsite, Colchester, CO1 1JH
Time: 19:30 to 21:30
Cost: £1 per person (Covers room hire cost, excess goes towards future meetings and projects)

**Meetings are held upstairs, if you can't gain access to the building there's a buzzer next to the buildings front door**

Facebook Event Page

The usual film related chat, screenings and a chance to network with others interested in film and filmmaking.

If you have something you'd like to screen please let us know.

We'll also be discussing some of the changes to future meeting scheduling.

For Parking and Travel info check out our Meetings and Events Page

If you do have any problems with directions, parking, travel please get in contact with us.

Film Makers Meeting [03/10/12]

noreply@blogger.com (FilmColchester) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:23:00 +0000

The next meeting is organised, we're at 15 Queen Street, details are as follows.

Date: Wednesday 3rd September 2012
Location: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PH (Opposite Prezzao)
Time: 19:30 to 21:30
Cost: £1 per person (Covers room hire cost, excess goes towards future meetings and projects)

**Meetings are held upstairs, if you can't gain access to the building there's a buzzer next to the buildings front door**

Facebook Event Page

Writers from the Screenwriters Group (http://www.facebook.com/colchesterwriters) will be coming along to pitch their scripts for the Speeding Dating web series and other projects.

Also a chance for everyone to chat and talk about projects they would like to make and filmmaking in general.

This will also be the last chance to buy your Colchester Film Festival pass in person so please bring £15 if you'd like to buy one. As filmmakers the festival will be a great chance to learn from all the guest speakers i
nvolved and be inspired by the great selection of films on show. It's also a great opportunity to network with other filmmakers.

Alternately you can pay online http://colchesterfilmfestival.eventbrite.com/ or over the phone 01206 560255

N.B.
This weeks meeting finishes at 9pm

For Parking and Travel info check out our Meetings and Events Page

If you do have any problems with directions, parking, travel please get in contact with us.