The Marsh on Screen film project

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Capturing the magic of the Marsh on Film, this project offered the opportunity for people to develop film making skills by getting involved in producing a range of new mini documentaries and creative films. The Landscape, heritage and culture of Romney Marsh will be the focus, enabling communities and individuals to rediscover the beauty and history of the area they live in.

Over 40 short films were created about the Romney Marsh. These included films recording the progress of the individual projects, some provided information on the landscape and others created artistic interpretations of life on the Marsh. An annual Film Festival also showcased entries, and a special ‘Day in the Life’ project meant that footage is available on many residents and their work, on the Marsh

FILM FOOTAGE PRODUCED SO FAR…

Go to the film footage page to view all the films we have produced so far.

72 HOUR FILM CHALLANGE

Residents in and around the Romney Marsh area were challenged to enter the free ‘72 Hour Whitsun Bank Holiday Film Challenge’. We were looking for stories real or created about the Romney Marsh area and shot in the Romney Marsh. There was good interest in the event resulting in four groups entering the challenge, each producing a short film clip which had to include a set phrase that had to be included in the content. The winning clip was called The Marsh News. Click the link below to view the winning clip.

All film clips will be published on the website.

Click the Film footage tab above to view some of the films we have produced so far.

Fifth Continent on Film contributes to Rediscover project theme.

There were lots of opportunities to get involved, no experience in Film making was needed and many volunteers got involved with editing their own films as well.

FILM MAKING WORKSHOPS

During 2018 and 2019 the Screen South team held a series of workshops, offering opportunities to make films across the Marsh.

Lockdown prevented face to face workshops from being held but online support still continued with a 2020 year long calendar being produced. Visit the Fifth Continent youtube channel to see the short clips made by members of the Old School In New Romney.

Visit the volunteering page to find out more about getting involved with Fifth Continent projects.

2020

Aug 2020

Short film making competition launched

JAM on the Marsh in collaboration with Screen South and with support from National Lottery Heritage funded Fifth Continent LP Scheme, has announced an exciting new element to their 2020 virtual multi arts festival. This year its including a short film competition facilitated by Screen South and open to all residents of Kent and Sussex, of all ages and abilities. For registration and more details visit www.screensouth.org, which will enable you to sign up to receive your free production pack and enter the competition. The closing date for submissions is midday on Friday 25th September 2020

2019

Jul 2019

Film workshops

Screen South have recently held two film workshops in Lydd, looking forward to seeing the results.

Jun 2019

Viewing of films made on Romney Marsh

On Saturday 8th June we had a drop-in session at The Old School, New Romney to view films made on Romney Marsh for our ‘Marsh on Screen’ project . Over 30 people attended the screening where a range of films that have been made by the local community during the last 12 months were shown. These films will be posted on the website shortly.

May 2019

72 Hour Film Challenge

Residents in and around the Romney Marsh area were challenged to enter the free ‘72 Hour Whitsun Bank Holiday Film Challenge’. We were looking for stories real or created about the Romney Marsh area and shot in the Romney Marsh. There was good interest in the event resulting in four groups entering the challenge, each producing a short film clip which had to include a set phrase that had to be included in the content. The winning clip was called The Marsh News. All film clips will be published on the website.

Mar 2019

The Marsh on Screen – update

A filmmaking workshop on 2 March was tutored by Bevis Bowden, who is an independent cinematic filmmaker who focuses on natural history and documentary projects. Dominic King from BBC Radio Kent also followed the film group around location. A feature was then broadcast on BBC Radio Kent on 5 March.

Feb 2019

Film workshops commence

On 16 February we had the first of two film workshops where people were able to learn editing and filming skills. This was followed by a great day out on 2 March with more people getting involved with the Marsh on Screen film project – first stop Romney Tweed!

2018

Aug 2018

First films posted

First four films posted on the website. Click on the ‘Film Footage’ tab above to follow the link to the film footage page.

Aug 2018

Second set of workshops completed

The second set of workshops were held at The Old School in New Romney between 23rd July and 27th July. 31 people participated and there were a mix of animation and documentary film reels shot on locations around the Marsh. The films are currently being edited and will be uploaded onto the website when finished.

Jun 2018

Summer workshops

Screen South will be holding a week-long series of FREE film making workshops from 23-27^thJuly. For more details check out the What’s On page.

May 2018

Project launch & workshops

2nd & 3rd May. Both days were well attended. On the first day short films of local history were shown followed by the film ‘Dr Syn’. The workshops on the second day resulted in two short animated films being created.

Visit our News Archive page.

It is planned to create a number of short films about Romney Marsh during the life of the scheme and this will include recording the progress of the projects.

72 HOUR FILM CHALLANGE

All film clips will be published on the website.

Below are several films the project has produced. Go to the film footage page to get details of the all the films we have produced so far.