Firstly: Chapter MovieMaker will return, fingers crossed, with screenings in January and February. We're still working out the details but will confirm dates as soon as possible.
Secondly: our Facebook group is live and almost popular. If you haven't joined already, it'd be great if you could - it'll promote your films to a wider audience and could even help members put future projects together. Here's the link.
Thirdly, if you'll be in Cardiff on New Year's Eve and fancy shooting / donating a few seconds of footage for a collaborative anthology film, please email me at chaptermoviemaker*at*hotmail.com and I'll send you more details.
Fourthly, Happy New Year!
Free screenings of short films on the first Monday of every month in the Chapter Arts Cinema, Cardiff
Monday 29 December 2008
Monday 1 December 2008
No screening tonight (sorry)
I'm afraid Screen 2's renovations are taking slightly longer than expected, so we're unable to come back and dazzle you just yet. Watch this space for more info ...
Tuesday 11 November 2008
Plug: Sŵn Moo Sick at Chapter (7pm, 11/11/2008)
As part of the city-wide Sŵn music festival, Club Foot Foot presents an informative and entertaining evening of music documentaries, videos and random footage focusing on the heights and depths of audio absurdity & sonic ingenuity.
Maverick sound pioneers, deluded pop lunatics and everything in between. From Harry Partch to David Hasslehoff, Erkki Kurenniemi to Wesley Willis, The Monks to the Collins Kids, Sun City Girls to Lil’ Markie and more.
Primitive electronica, ‘outsider’ musicians, TV ‘talent’ shows, avant-garde boy bands and apocalyptic sex cults go pop!
£2 (on the door) / free with Sŵn wristband
Monday 10 November 2008
Plug: Sŵn at Cineworld (7pm, 10/11/2008)
Screen 15, Top Floor of Cineworld Cardiff
£4 Entry - Free for Sŵn Wristband Holders
We'll be having a night of music films and special stuff to keep you ticking over until Sŵn Festival starts for real. Here's some of what you can expect:
Previews of Gruff Rhys documentary Seperado! A psychedelic road movie, not due to be released until next year.
Animations from Clemens Habicht - His work will also be part of Clinic performance on Friday (14th November) at Clwb Ifor Bach.
Forget Cassettes? A nostalgic look at the legacy of the Audio Cassette Tape. Featuring Bob Stanley from St Etienne.
A short film starring Peter Mullen scored by The Cinematic Orchestra: To build a home.
A new video art piece from artist Mark James who originally brought us the Candylion video.
And last but not least:
***Live Performance*** from The TRUCKERS OF HUSK accompanied by the first preview of their new music video which involves about 30 people laying on the floor for 5 long days and about 4,000 pictures…
FACEBOOK EVENT - Let us know you're attending!
Sunday 2 November 2008
Previously at Chapter MovieMaker:
'My Great Happiness'
(2007) (7.5 mins)
Directed by Rungano Nyoni
A story about about the loss of innocence and society comformism. The narrative is taken from an extract from Michel de Montaigne's 'On the Cannibals'.
Directed by Rungano Nyoni
A story about about the loss of innocence and society comformism. The narrative is taken from an extract from Michel de Montaigne's 'On the Cannibals'.
Monday 20 October 2008
Tony Whitehead 1962 - 2008
Tony Whitehead, Chapter's cinema programmer, recently passed away. If you would like to donate to Cancer Care Cymru in his memory, please click here.
Monday 1 September 2008
Previously at Chapter MovieMaker:
'A Hard Day's Night Of The Living Dead'
Sunday 17 August 2008
Plug: Rococo Film Night - 20th August 2008 at 9pm
On the 20th August, Rococco on St Mary’s Street (where the Toucan used to be) will host a night of local independent films. Quailty short films as well as local music videos will be played on the venue’s three large widescreen TV’s with an excellent sound system and relaxed vibe, between breaks of music and socializing. Entry is FREE and due to the expected student draw drinks offers will be available – so even if you're not into film the night will be enjoyable.
The night is the second of a possible monthly event, so of course, if you yourself are a filmmaker come along and see if you’d want to submit your work for future nights!
Contact olivermilburn*at*aol.com for more information.
Thursday 14 August 2008
Last time at Chapter MovieMaker: 'Is Elvis There?'
(2007) (3 minutes)
Directed by Neil Bebber
Contact: orangepeel999*at*hotmail.com
With two minutes to live, what would you be thinking about...?
Mr Bebber is also the Neil in Dan & Neil In Your Eyes, a comedy podcast - click on the link to check it out, or subscribe in iTunes.
Directed by Neil Bebber
Contact: orangepeel999*at*hotmail.com
With two minutes to live, what would you be thinking about...?
Mr Bebber is also the Neil in Dan & Neil In Your Eyes, a comedy podcast - click on the link to check it out, or subscribe in iTunes.
Tuesday 12 August 2008
Tuesday 5 August 2008
Last night at Chapter MovieMaker: August alumni
The films that follow screened in Screen 1 the night before this one:
- Inscape directed by Ben Pinnow;
- Is Elvis There? directed by Neil Bebber;
- A 'Smoking Monkey' trailer and an untitled Commando / a-ha mashup from John Gough and Gavin Williams;
- Ryan Owen's music video for You! Me! Dancing! by Los Campesinos!;
- How To Scare A Ghost by Twm and Col of DotCom Films.
It was a great mix of flicks for an excellent audience. And that'll be our last event for a while - we're taking a break until the autumn while Chapter gets renovated. If you'd like an email notifying you of our return, contact me via chaptermoviemaker*at*hotmail.com and I'll make sure you're on the mailing list.
- Inscape directed by Ben Pinnow;
- Is Elvis There? directed by Neil Bebber;
- A 'Smoking Monkey' trailer and an untitled Commando / a-ha mashup from John Gough and Gavin Williams;
- Ryan Owen's music video for You! Me! Dancing! by Los Campesinos!;
- How To Scare A Ghost by Twm and Col of DotCom Films.
It was a great mix of flicks for an excellent audience. And that'll be our last event for a while - we're taking a break until the autumn while Chapter gets renovated. If you'd like an email notifying you of our return, contact me via chaptermoviemaker*at*hotmail.com and I'll make sure you're on the mailing list.
Wednesday 30 July 2008
Plug: Extras needed in Blaenau Gwent on 04/08/08
Friend of the blog Anthony 'AJ' James of PanikAttak Productions passes on the following request:
Hey All,
I’m about to shoot a 10 minute film called ‘Running Pains’ for It’s My Shout!
Over the past five years, It’s My Shout has developed into a National Short Film Scheme and is supported by the industry. To date, thousands of people have participated in the scheme from across South and West Wales and have developed the skills which have enabled them to enter the film and TV workforce, in their preferred craft area. Many have found ongoing employment in the industry as a direct result of the scheme.
The climax of the film will be shot on Monday 4th August in Blaenau Gwent. I'm looking for people to play supporters, coaches and athletes at an Inter School Sports Day.
I can't offer any money, I'm afraid, but the short will be broadcast on ITV in November before being entered into the top film festivals around the world.
You will of course get a credit and a DVD copy of the film.
If you are interested, please contact me as soon as possible on panikattakproductions*at*hotmail.com.
Cheers
AJ
Hey All,
I’m about to shoot a 10 minute film called ‘Running Pains’ for It’s My Shout!
Over the past five years, It’s My Shout has developed into a National Short Film Scheme and is supported by the industry. To date, thousands of people have participated in the scheme from across South and West Wales and have developed the skills which have enabled them to enter the film and TV workforce, in their preferred craft area. Many have found ongoing employment in the industry as a direct result of the scheme.
The climax of the film will be shot on Monday 4th August in Blaenau Gwent. I'm looking for people to play supporters, coaches and athletes at an Inter School Sports Day.
I can't offer any money, I'm afraid, but the short will be broadcast on ITV in November before being entered into the top film festivals around the world.
You will of course get a credit and a DVD copy of the film.
If you are interested, please contact me as soon as possible on panikattakproductions*at*hotmail.com.
Cheers
AJ
Screening: Monday 4th August 2008
We'll be in Chapter Screen 1 from 6:30pm with a full and eclectic programme.
Last time at Chapter MovieMaker: 'Untitled #1'
(2008) (4 minutes)
Directed by Sophie A Millien
"A short film exploring the way I am dealing with the suicide of a friend, the use of escapism through film and cinema, regression to an earlier more uncomplicated point in life".
Directed by Sophie A Millien
"A short film exploring the way I am dealing with the suicide of a friend, the use of escapism through film and cinema, regression to an earlier more uncomplicated point in life".
Wednesday 16 July 2008
Previously at Chapter MovieMaker:
'Empty Purchase'
(2007) (10 minutes)
Written and directed by Ben Pinnow
Contact: benjapin*at*googlemail.com
The first offering from Wholesome Films.
Written and directed by Ben Pinnow
Contact: benjapin*at*googlemail.com
The first offering from Wholesome Films.
Tuesday 15 July 2008
Last time at Chapter MovieMaker:
'The Legend of Don Williams'
(2007) (28 minutes)
Written, produced & directed by Tony Evans
Don Williams is a pianist in local Pontypridd bar. When his singer is murdered by a member of the local Taffia Don is distraught. He’s suffered loss before. When the police are unable to do anything for Seren Don decides to do something himself. He knows who did it and will make any sacrifice for Seren’s justice.
The Usual Suspects meets The Maltese Falcon but with South Wales valley accents and a few laughs along the way.
Visit pontypriddtales.com for more information.
Written, produced & directed by Tony Evans
Don Williams is a pianist in local Pontypridd bar. When his singer is murdered by a member of the local Taffia Don is distraught. He’s suffered loss before. When the police are unable to do anything for Seren Don decides to do something himself. He knows who did it and will make any sacrifice for Seren’s justice.
The Usual Suspects meets The Maltese Falcon but with South Wales valley accents and a few laughs along the way.
Visit pontypriddtales.com for more information.
Sunday 13 July 2008
Last time at Chapter MovieMaker:
'Alone With The Dead' trailer
(2008) (2 minutes)
Directed by James Morrissey
A brand new trailer for the short horror flick 'Alone With The Dead'.
Directed by James Morrissey
A brand new trailer for the short horror flick 'Alone With The Dead'.
Tuesday 8 July 2008
Last night at Chapter MovieMaker: July jam
Screen 2 was crammed full of attractive and intelligent people last night, and here's what they saw:
* Resident globetrotter Malcolm Boorer presented Ismael, the subject of his latest documentary;
* Tony Evans expertly brought noir to Pontypridd in The Legend of Don Williams;
* Sophie Millien explored cinema and escapism to striking effect in Untitled #1;
* Wito Werner took us inside Factory, an experimental work with a 60s fusion soundtrack;
* Writer-star Simon Winkler and director Alasdair Ogilvie presented Lumps, a kinetic caper pitched as "Laurel and Hardy meets The Krays";
* Finally James Morrissey trailed his forthcoming grindhouse flick Alone With The Dead with the grizzliest narration ever recorded.
* Resident globetrotter Malcolm Boorer presented Ismael, the subject of his latest documentary;
* Tony Evans expertly brought noir to Pontypridd in The Legend of Don Williams;
* Sophie Millien explored cinema and escapism to striking effect in Untitled #1;
* Wito Werner took us inside Factory, an experimental work with a 60s fusion soundtrack;
* Writer-star Simon Winkler and director Alasdair Ogilvie presented Lumps, a kinetic caper pitched as "Laurel and Hardy meets The Krays";
* Finally James Morrissey trailed his forthcoming grindhouse flick Alone With The Dead with the grizzliest narration ever recorded.
Tuesday 1 July 2008
Screening: Monday 7th July 2008
We'll be showing both short and medium-length motion pictures from 6:30pm in Chapter Screen 2.
Last time at Chapter MovieMaker: 'Mode in Mind'
(2008) (6 minutes)
Produced and directed by Subjective Realities
Official Video for Staedler & Waldorf's debut single.
Produced and directed by Subjective Realities
Official Video for Staedler & Waldorf's debut single.
Last time at Chapter MovieMaker: 'D-Day 6.4.44'
(2008) (10.5 minutes)
Directed by Wito Werner
A short history movie about the greatest invasion of all time.
Directed by Wito Werner
A short history movie about the greatest invasion of all time.
Monday 16 June 2008
Plug: Film Night at Rococo
from 9pm on Wednesday 18th June 2008
Friend of the blog Ryan Owen passes on this message:
On the 18th June, Rococo on St Mary’s Street (where the Toucan used to be) will host a night of local independent films. Quality short films – from comedy and thriller to arthouse – as well as local music videos will be played on the venue’s three large widescreen TV’s with an excellent sound system and relaxed vibe, between breaks of alternative music and socializing. Entry is FREE and due to the expected student draw drinks offers will be available – so even if you're not into film the night will be enjoyable. Local filmmakers whose work will be shown include:
Will Hitchins
Oliver Milburn
Ryan Owen
Tom Severn
Oz Thakkar
Si Truss
… and more.
If you like films of any kind there’ll be something there you enjoy. If you know any of the filmmakers come along to support them – and local film. The night will also act as a tester for a possible monthly event, so of course, if you yourself are a filmmaker come along and see if you’d want to submit your work for future nights!
On the 18th June, Rococo on St Mary’s Street (where the Toucan used to be) will host a night of local independent films. Quality short films – from comedy and thriller to arthouse – as well as local music videos will be played on the venue’s three large widescreen TV’s with an excellent sound system and relaxed vibe, between breaks of alternative music and socializing. Entry is FREE and due to the expected student draw drinks offers will be available – so even if you're not into film the night will be enjoyable. Local filmmakers whose work will be shown include:
Will Hitchins
Oliver Milburn
Ryan Owen
Tom Severn
Oz Thakkar
Si Truss
… and more.
If you like films of any kind there’ll be something there you enjoy. If you know any of the filmmakers come along to support them – and local film. The night will also act as a tester for a possible monthly event, so of course, if you yourself are a filmmaker come along and see if you’d want to submit your work for future nights!
Tuesday 3 June 2008
Last night at Chapter MovieMaker: June gems
Here's what happened, and the order it happened in:
- Malcolm Boorer screened After the Clean Up, a documentary about his trip to Zimbabwe;
- Wito Werner presented another doc, this time on D-Day;
- Chris de Lloyd showed us The Surface, an Arctic-set animated short;
- Michael Aaron and the Subjective Realities gang unveiled their Mode in Mind, a music video for Staedler & Waldorf;
- and while Nick Stubbs' Matinee featured an uncomfortable cinema experience, it didn't make for one.
- Malcolm Boorer screened After the Clean Up, a documentary about his trip to Zimbabwe;
- Wito Werner presented another doc, this time on D-Day;
- Chris de Lloyd showed us The Surface, an Arctic-set animated short;
- Michael Aaron and the Subjective Realities gang unveiled their Mode in Mind, a music video for Staedler & Waldorf;
- and while Nick Stubbs' Matinee featured an uncomfortable cinema experience, it didn't make for one.
Sunday 1 June 2008
Plug: Open Ear - 8pm till late, 13th June 2008
Open Ear is hosting a free one night only event of experimental work in the ATRiuM Theatre at the University of Glamorgan’s newly built ATRiuM. Curated by Garrett Lynch, the event will present a series of interdisciplinary performances and projections by various sound and visual artists / groups working across the areas of art, music, media and new technologies within live performance / projected contexts.
Plug: 2008 Student Film Showcase
- 6:15pm, Tuesday 3rd June 2008
A screening of films produced by final year undergraduate students at the University of Glamorgan’s brand new Cardiff building, the ATRiuM. It promises to be an exciting and varied programme, with a mixture of drama and documentary shorts from a variety of genres.
The evening also includes a prize giving ceremony for the best film and a post-screening gathering – a chance to meet the filmmakers. Tickets are free at the Chapter box office.
Tuesday 27 May 2008
Last Time at Chapter MovieMaker:
'Tomorrow Never Dais'
(2005) (10 minutes)
Written & Directed by Anthony James
Dai does trains. Dai does books. Dai even does Special Laser Tactical Attack Squad. But Dai has never done love... until now. A beautiful girl moves in next door and our hapless valley commando sets about winning her heart. Must love be so complicated for a man so simple?
Written & Directed by Anthony James
Dai does trains. Dai does books. Dai even does Special Laser Tactical Attack Squad. But Dai has never done love... until now. A beautiful girl moves in next door and our hapless valley commando sets about winning her heart. Must love be so complicated for a man so simple?
Previously at Chapter MovieMaker:
'Shooting Teenage Wasteland'
(2007) (7 minutes)
Directed by Dave Beynon
Interview/documentary on the making of a low-budget film in Swansea, with assistant director Anthony 'AJ' James.
Directed by Dave Beynon
Interview/documentary on the making of a low-budget film in Swansea, with assistant director Anthony 'AJ' James.
Friday 9 May 2008
Last time at Chapter MovieMaker: May medley
For those who were unable to attend, here's what you missed:
1) Dave Beynon revealed The People Behind The Animals in a making-of doc for Ryan Hooper's forthcoming The Hidden Animals;
2) Wito Werner urged us to Meet Paul Davies in his documentary about a local snooker professional;
3) Dafydd Weeks brought his Little Pig, an experimental porcine short;
4) June Campbell-Davies' carefully plotted Escape blended noir with elements of dance;
5) Anthony James gave us The Big Pitch, his winning promo for the Movie Mogul Fund then concluded the evening with his short comedy Tomorrow Never Dais.
And much fun was had by all.
1) Dave Beynon revealed The People Behind The Animals in a making-of doc for Ryan Hooper's forthcoming The Hidden Animals;
2) Wito Werner urged us to Meet Paul Davies in his documentary about a local snooker professional;
3) Dafydd Weeks brought his Little Pig, an experimental porcine short;
4) June Campbell-Davies' carefully plotted Escape blended noir with elements of dance;
5) Anthony James gave us The Big Pitch, his winning promo for the Movie Mogul Fund then concluded the evening with his short comedy Tomorrow Never Dais.
And much fun was had by all.
Friday 2 May 2008
Screening: Monday 5th May 2008
It's the first Monday of the month, so it must be time for a MovieMaker screening. Would 6:30pm in Chapter Screen 2 be ok for you? If you'd like to show a film, give me a shout or just turn up early with a shiny copy on DVD or Mini-DV.
Plug: Micro Movie Lab
(Round 1 deadline 27th May 2008)
Movie Mogul Fund invite you to take part in the Micro Movie Lab challenge, to devise and create a bona fide ‘Web 2.0’ micro-budget feature film. In this phase of the competition they're looking for great ideas which, in the true fashion of the movies, can be pitched in 25 words or less.
Click here for more details.
Wednesday 16 April 2008
Last time at Chapter MovieMaker:
documentaries and music videos, mostly
First, Alan Hamouane presented Enfal, a documentary on the genocidal operation against Iraq's Kurdish population. Next up was Under Pressure, a documentary on the recent spate of suicides in Bridgend, from the Subjective Realities collective. Then, a sharp change of tone: Ryan Owen presented a music video for The Loves which stunningly reimagined A Hard Day's Night with a cast of zombies. Pavel Petchko's Don't Dream It - winner of the Jury Prize from Movie Mogul Fund's Viral Filmmaking competition - popped up:
And finally, James Plumb presented a pair of music videos for Don't Tread on Spiders. And much fun was had by all.
And finally, James Plumb presented a pair of music videos for Don't Tread on Spiders. And much fun was had by all.
Wednesday 2 April 2008
Screening: Monday 7th April 2008
As always, we'll be in Chapter Screen 2 at 6:30pm. Several short films are already pencilled in, but if you have something you'd like to show, please bring a copy on DVD or Mini-DV ahead of the start time.
Sunday 23 March 2008
Previously at Chapter MovieMaker: 'The Wallet'
(2006) (3 minutes)
Directed by Steve Pierce
Contact: info*at*filmshed.com
When a wallet is dropped on a busy main street, the passer-by who finds it struggles to do the right thing.
Shortlisted, BBC New Filmmakers 2006
Directed by Steve Pierce
Contact: info*at*filmshed.com
When a wallet is dropped on a busy main street, the passer-by who finds it struggles to do the right thing.
Shortlisted, BBC New Filmmakers 2006
Wednesday 12 March 2008
Plug: Stranger Than Fiction - 13th/14th March 2008
A free documentary festival taking place at the Riverfront, Newport on the 13th and 14th of March 2008. Click here for more information.
Wednesday 5 March 2008
Thursday 28 February 2008
Screening: Monday 3rd March 2008
We're back with another screening at 6:30pm in Chapter Screen 2. Tickets are free at the box office, and if you have a (shortish) film you'd like to show, please bring it along on DVD or Mini-DV.
Friday 8 February 2008
Wednesday 6 February 2008
Last time at Chapter MovieMaker:
'Memory' / 'Basement' / 'Cache-cache'
Films by Frédérique Santune. Visit fr.youtube.com/santune or www.saturne-feerique.net/LABO for more films and contact information.
'Memory'
'Basement'
'Cache-cache' [Hide and Seek]
'Memory'
'Basement'
'Cache-cache' [Hide and Seek]
Thursday 31 January 2008
Screening: Monday 4th February 2008
6:30pm in Chapter Screen 2. Bring a friend, bring a film, or just bring yourself and watch what's on offer. Free tickets at the box office.
Tuesday 15 January 2008
Last time at Chapter MovieMaker: 'Psychosomatic'
We screened this debut feature from director Andrew Tanner, and you can check out the first 19 minutes here:
Psychosomatic' (part 1 of 4) from andrew tanner on Vimeo.
Click here for further instalments.
Psychosomatic' (part 1 of 4) from andrew tanner on Vimeo.
Click here for further instalments.
Sunday 6 January 2008
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