​Film of the Year 2018
Our season finale was the traditional "Film of the Year' competition. Entries were judged by Roger Lucas, who decided the winners were:
  • Wilson Cup (Best Beginner) – Ivo Bednar – “Schuman’s Brussels”
  • Colin Robinson Trophy (Best Photography) – Richard Scarsbrook – “After Irma”
  • Gareth Lloyd Shield (Best Editing) – Geoffrey Gilbert – “La Vita e Bella a Roma”
  • Mazzina Cup (Best Use of Sound) – Richard Scarsbrook – “After Irma”
  • Chairman’s Cup (Best Story) – Richard Scarsbrook – “After Irma”
  • Sisterton Cup (Film of the Year) – Richard Scarsbrook – “After Irma”
Congratulations to all our winners (particularly Richard), and thanks to everyone who entered a film.
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Mike Berry and Dolores
QUIZ NIGHT
The Quiz Night looks like becoming an annual event, if this weeks evening is anything to go by!
Teams of 4 or 5 per table were set the challenge of answering 100 film related questions. The winning team were "The Directors" (David & Sheila Andrew, Chris Downes, and Barry Torkington), who managed to answer 81 questions correctly.
Congratulations to them, and also huge thanks to Geoff Gilbert and Phil Guy who to extraordinary lengths to prepare a hugely entertaining evening.
Ian Brown has also prepared a short video clip of the evening available from here:
www.amazon.co.uk/clouddrive/share/t1FhtHRlGYLHed4G3fGVbjgOJ1VHr2XnYblO25FO1F2
Val Ellis

Val Ellis, a long time member of Cheadle and Gatley Film Makers, passed away on 3rd January 2018.
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Val was a tremendous asset to the club, and her huge knowledge of the amateur film-making world was invaluable in her recent role as Programme Secretary.

​Val was a leading light in the IAC, and had held the position of President, Chairman, Council Member and Librarian at various times in the past. She was also deeply involved in BIAFF, both as an organiser and a judge.
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She will be sadly missed by all her friends and family.
Mike Berry
Our guest this week was Mike Berry, former band member and musician.
After quitting the road, Mike turned his hand to producing corporate videos, and covering local news and events in and around the Lancashire area. He set up his own consultancy firm, "Everyonemedia", and has successfully migrated parts of his business to the YouTube platform.
Mike explained how it's possible to make money on YouTube, and the content which appeals to your chosen audience. A fascinating look at a world we've all heard of, but few fully understand!
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Val Ellis