Animation & Film in Rotherham

culture imageMultimedia projects are available for young people in Rotherham helping them to create their own characters and film them using the full range of filming techniques. This includes the stop motion techniques used in the Wallace and Grommit films (not to mention the plasticine characters) and using video camera linked to computers to compile frame by frame into a movie. The scenes are then edited and music is added using software instruments. These are then recorded on a DVD to bore all your friends with.

The relative cheapness of modern day video cameras has meant that it is much easier for anybody to become another Nick Park or Sergei Eisenstein. Looking at some people's home videos I rather think that they need a bit of help along the way.

Cinema in Rotherham

There are no cinemas or picture houses in the town or borough of Rotherham. However Rotherham Studio Theatre shows various films throughout the year under the title Film@The Studio. Contact (2009) Joanne Ellis, Rotherham Arts Centre Walker Place, Rotherham, S65 1JH Tel. 44 (0)1709 334238 Fax. 44 (0)1709 823503 Email Joanne.Ellisatrotherham.gov.uk (remember to replace at with @). Where known, film showings are listed in the Events Diary each month. 2 for 1 vouchers available for use up to 31/08/2010 in voucher leaflet from Rotherham Visitor Centre.

Film Companies

Eye Digital
Eye Digital is dedicated to helping small and medium sized businesses develop effective video and web communications.
Address:- 4 Waterside Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S66 3ZW. Tel: 44 (0) 844 257 2301 or 07707 538926. Email jonateye-digital.co.uk (remember to replace at with @). Website www.eye-digital.co.uk.
Silencebreaker Films
An Independent film-making company working around Rotherham. Producers of 20 September 2007 - ESCAPE FROM DONCATRAZ. The website url is being returned 'Forbidden Request' in December 2008 so I have removed the link. In January 2010 I have conducted a thorough internet search and, although I have found many references to the company, I can find no up to date website, link or reference. Draw your own conclusions.

Film Societies

Maltby Film Society
Meet at the Wesley Centre, Maltby on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Screenings 7.30pm Tickets on the door £3 (2009).
Montgomery Hall Film Society
Wath upon Dearne Community Partnership, The Montgomery Hall, Church Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, South Yorkshire, S63. Tel. 44 (0)1709 513160.

Workshops

Awaiting up to date details for the current year.

Useful Links

The South Yorkshire Filmmakers Network
Website www.syfn.org.

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