The following articles have been published in the local press about the Torbay Film Club.
MONTY PYTHON COMES FREE BUT BE SURE TO BOOK TICKET
Herald Express 9th July 2010
TORQUAY’S Princess Theatre has made it’s first free cinema screening event ticket-only.
The move, ahead of the showing of Monty Python and the Holy Grail on Monday, July 26, is to ensure cinema fans aren’t disappointed on the night.
To reserve a free ticket telephone 01803 380842 or visit the theatre box office.
It is hoped the screening will be the first in a regular series at the venue.
The event, organised in conjunction with not-for-profit Torbay Film Club, will also serve as a promotion for the November visit to the theatre of West End smash hit Spamalot, based on the Python film.
A promotional box office will be open on the evening of the movie screenings from 5pm to 7pm with Spamalot tickets for sale at a discounted rate.
The screening starts at 7pm.
PRINCESS THEATRE READY TO BECOME FREE CINEMA
Herald Express 5th July 2010
By Jonpaul Hedge jphedge@heraldexpress.co.uk
ALTERNATIVE USE: The free screening has been organised by Torbay Film Club and Torquay’s Princess Theatre.
TORQUAY’S Princess Theatre is to convert itself into a cinema and screen one of the best comedies ever made – for free.
It is hoped the showing of Monty Python and the Holy Grail will be the first in a regular series of free screenings at the venue.
The event, organised in conjunction with not-for-profit Torbay Film Club, has been organised to promote the November tour of West End smash Spamalot, based on the Python film, at the venue.
A spokesman for the Princess Theatre said: “This event is being held as a thank you to all our regular supporters and it also enables us to open our doors to people who wouldn’t usually come to the theatre.
“It provides us with a chance to show the alternative uses for us as a professional working venue.
“For example, we hold a capacity of 1,500 people per performance, we have three bars, a restaurant and function facilities.
“We are now also licensed to hold civil ceremonies in many of our public spaces.
“We want to invite everyone along, whether you are a Monty Python fanatic or a Monty Python critic , this is your chance to enjoy a free evening’s entertainment, enjoy a drink with us before the show.”
A special promotional box office will be held on the evening of the movie, Monday July 26, from 5pm to 7pm, to buy Spamalot tickets at a ‘greatly discounted rate’.
The screening starts at 7pm where advice is ‘just turn up’.
VAMPIRES IN THE NIGHT!
Herald Express June 2010
Fans of vampires are in for a treat when the Palace Theatre, Paignton, screens a double bill of the latest Hollywood blockbuster. The teen-vampire flick sensations Twilight and Twilight New Moon (pictured) will be shown at the theatre after Torbay Film Club takes over the venue.
The double-bill showing will come a month before the release of the third installment in the vampire trilogy Twilight Eclipse. Karen White from Torbay Film Club said, 'If you don't know these movies of Robert Pattinson, come and feast your eyes. You're in for a delicious double-bill, before next month's cinema release. And if you know the films, we challenge you to take the quiz and prove just how much of a Twihard fan you are.'
The vampiric double-bill will be screened at 6pm on June 4 and tickets include entry to a prize quiz. The bar will be open on the night for everyone to have a good chat between films and enter the quiz, with prizes for the truest Twihard fan. Advance tickets are on sale now at just £10 for both films and quiz. Tickets will also be available on the door for £12. For more information log onto www.torbayfilmclub.co.uk
TORBAY FILM CLUB AWARDED DISTINCTION!
We are really excited to announce that in the British Federation of Film Societies 2009 awards, Torbay Film Club was awarded a Distinction in the category of Best New Society! Click here for more details.
SHORT BUT SWEET AT FILM CLUB
Herald Express
FILM makers in the Bay will have the chance to show off their talent during a special screening tonight.
Torbay Film Club is hosting an evening of the finest Westcountry short films to give filmmakers and artists a place to screen their work.
Emmeline Gee of Torbay Film Club said the screening at Torquay Museum tonight is the second organised by the club.
She said: “Our last short films screening was a huge success and we’ve been really impressed again with the quality of the submissions this year.
“We’ve chosen an eclectic mix of drama, animation, documentary, horror and comedy. It promises to be a very entertaining evening.”
The short films will be shown at the event include Carrion Films’ latest animation Hairy Hands about the Dartmoor legend; Ashley Wing’s Robbing Peter and Index, directed by Simon Drew and filmed at the Blue Walnut in Torquay.
Ms Gee added: “There’s so much local talent which deserves to be seen by a wider audience, especially on the big screen.”
The event will start at 7.30pm.
Torbay Film Club shows films once a month at the museum. Screenings are open to non-members – tickets on the door. Tickets cost £5.50 for adults and £3 for under 18s.
For more information see www.torbayfilmclub.co.uk
SHORT IS THE NEW LONG
Herald Express 27th Oct 2008
A special screening of the Westcountry’s finest short films is on offer next Tuesday evening at Torquay Museum.
Torbay Film Club, which recently won an award for Creative Organisation 2008 from Torbay ArtsBase, has put together an exciting programme of short drama and animation films from professional and amateur film makers. “There are some amazing short films made in the Westcountry which deserve to be seen,” commented Emmeline Gee, Chair of the club.
“Choosing the shortlist proved to be very difficult as the quality of films submitted was so high. The last five years has seen an explosion in short film-making thanks to cheaper equipment and internet sites such as YouTube. However, you can’t beat seeing the films on the big screen rather than a computer.”
Around eight films will be shown, including: the premiere of “Moving On”, a witty monologue exploring a scandal at a local amateur dramatics society; “A Tale of Two Minnows”, an animated film about everyday pond life; “Lost Roots”, a deceptively simple film about dislocation and immigration; and “Carbon Weevils”, a wacky and wonderful cartoon on an environmental theme made by Forkbeard Fantasy.
LOTTERY LIFT FOR BAY'S FILM BUFFS
Herald Express 5th November 2008
Two recently formed arts groups dedicated to showing and making movies in Torbay have been successful in the latest round of grants from Awards for All, part of the National Lottery Fund.
Torbay Film Club meets monthly in the re-furbished Pengelly room at Torquay Museum. The Club has a fast developing membership and has been showing the best in world, independent and classic cinema since April this year.
Awards for All has funded the Club’s purchase of the very latest high definition projection and DVD equipment. Club Chair Emmeline Gee says, “There’s a wave of new film societies being established in the southwest at the moment. I think many people are becoming bored with mainstream Hollywood films and have started to dip into the wealth of world cinema that exists. We’re thrilled that this grant will enable us to show some of these highly entertaining yet thought-provoking movies to audiences in Torbay.”
The Club also aims to give young people and students a chance to get hands-on experience with their “technical buddy” scheme, as well as providing opportunities for local film-makers to screen their short films.
The new equipment will be in place by Tuesday 2 December for the screening of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, winner of the Cannes Film Festival for Best Director. Non-members are welcome on the night. For more information about the club and its 2008-09 programme check out www.torbayfilmclub.co.uk
First Eye Productions is a film making group in Torbay which was set up in April of this year as an off shoot of the TOADS Theatre Company. Their leader is Austin Hawkins “We made a thirty five minute filmed monologue in TOADS and people seemed to like it but the Theatre Company has to concentrate very much on the hard work of putting 10 plays on stage each year and it was felt that a separate film group would function better. We do however enjoy the ongoing support of TOADS and work with some of their actors.”
First Eye are currently working on another monologue starring local actor Jeff Pirie playing the main character Ken Jarvis who, following on a dramatic incident, has to face up to dealing with his addiction. “It is easy to underestimate how tough a discipline film making can be, there is an incredible amount of detail to get right but we are all enjoying the process.”
The Lottery grant will fund the purchase of a professional high definition camera and improved sound equipment for First Eye and their first production in the new format will be INDEX written by Simon Davis of Exeter.
Anyone interesting in joining the First Eye can learn more on their website
www.firsteyeproductions.co.uk
IF YOU LOVE FILM, YOU'LL LOVE THIS Herald Express 2nd May 2008
Torbay's Film Club’s inaugural screening attracted more than 100 people to watch The Kite Runner at Torquay Museum.
The club has been started by volunteers as a not-for-profit group showing the finest independent, world and classic films.
The Kite Runner was the first in a season of eight film nights, which includes highlights such as Shane Meadows’ This is England and Cate Blanchett starring as Bob Dylan in I’m Not There.
Also in the year’s line-up is an evening of short films from around the world, and the final film in the season will be chosen by club members.
Emmeline Gee, one of the club organisers, said: “We were delighted to have such a great response to our launch night. There was a great atmosphere on the night and many people commented how powerful the film was. It’s wonderful to be able to share our passion for unusual and interesting films with other people.”
The museum café opens from 6.30pm, and after the film there is an opportunity for people to have a drink and chat about the film.