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Welcome!

Welcome valued film maker!

Instead of a print out that might get lost and to save the trees... Below you will find some key documents to read up on. This should answer all your questions but if you do think of any new ones please talk to us at a meeting or if you forget, use the form to email us anytime.

Send your questions or feedback directly to our committee here. The committee meets monthly all year, even out of season because we use that time to plan next season. Please send us your ideas, requests and film pitches so we can include them!

Click to view and/or download the following documents.

Meetings, Events and Activities organised by Colchester Film Makers

Essex Film Office Filmmaking Code of Practice - Colchester Film Makers have sought advice and guidance from the Essex Film Office on our larger projects to ensure we meet these measures.

Equipment List - Our equipment which can be loaned by club members.

Small Expenses Form - The club can help support with out of pocket expenses on club films, e.g costume hire, batteries, props, food and drink on location. To apply for this include the original receipt with the expenses form and send to the committee.

Key Documents

Q&A

Do I have to pay to make my film project?

We encourage new film ideas to be presented at one of the two Pitch Nights each season. Budgets must be considered with all projects. Sometimes independent producers require some crew support and then they become a 'donator member' to show their appreciation. Any funds raised by the club are paid forward towards the expenses of future projects and members out-of-pocket expenses. As a member, with in-house productions, some expenses can be supported on your project. Just contact the committee with what you have in mind and it will be discussed at the next committee meeting.

How to access documents?

Members can find key documents and links at the top of this page or ask any committee member if you would like a paper version which we can supply on request.

What's the best way to contact the committee?

The fastest way is by using the Colchester Film Makers whatsapp group or by direct messaging a committee member. Email addresses are all available on the Committee Page

Some of the films the club are currently producing include some 'how to' short videos which include how we microphone visitors safely and with consideration of all types of people. The club has an extensive archive of over 1000 films.

Are filmmaking videos available?

What information do I need to share with you?

Data shared as a club member: your name, contact email, address and phone number is held only as long as you are a member of Colchester Film Makers. It is not shared with any third parties and is not available on this website. Interaction with our members only Whatsapp group or members only emails regarding club projects are undertaken on a voluntary basis, so you are in control of how much you interact with what the club offers you.

Club film projects are made with a variety of community intentions, raising awareness of the club that aims to create films of a professional standard, while always refining our film making skills, asking for outside support if we need to. As a member you bring your unique skills to the group, so please communicate what you like getting from film club, whether you want to play in front or behind the camera, get involved with producing, directing or planning.