The Video Club's fifth Short Dramatic Film, "Seeking Online Adventures," is now in post-production for a late fall premiere. Photos by Alexandra Scott-Kelly and Lucy Parker. Final scenes -- including the "eek!" moment above -- of the Video Club's fifth Short Dramatic Film, "Seeking Online Adventures," were shot on July 25, 2023 by a Video... Continue Reading →
“Beyond the Gates” and “Eyes on Books” in September
"Beyond the Gates" Cruising to view whales, eating crab and lobster in unique settings, and enjoying pie close to home are on the menu in September for the Video Club's monthly half-hour TV show, “Beyond the Gates” (BTG). The show airs on Village Television Wednesdays at 11 am and Sundays at 9 am. At Newport... Continue Reading →
Don’t Miss “Beyond the Gates” and “Eyes on Books” in August
In August, the Video Club's TV shows introduce a local senior speed dating program and a new historical novel. “Beyond the Gates” visits the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center in Mission Viejo where speed dating is among many senior activities. “Eyes on Books” welcomes best-selling novelist Christina Baker Kline via Zoom to discuss... Continue Reading →
Video Club Teams with VCF for ‘Fund the Film’ Campaign
To continue an ambitious filmmaking tradition begun in 2018, the Video Club is partnering with the Village Community Fund on a “Fund the Film” campaign, launched by President Steve Carman at the July 27 General Meeting. Steve explained that the club is seeking $500 to $1000 in tax-deductible donations to help meet the rising costs... Continue Reading →
News Photographer to Share “Eyes on History” at July 27 General Meeting
Click at bottom of page to view and/or download flyer. News photographers provide the world with a unique camera-eye view of history – and recent Village resident John Cornell is one such “lens historian.” A retired Newsday photographer and Pulitzer Prize-winner, Cornell is a past president of the National Press Photographers Association – and the... Continue Reading →
CANCELLED: Video Club Summer BBQ August 17, 2023
The Video Club issued the following statement to members and guests on August 10 in a Videogram ALERT: We regret to inform you that the BBQ initially planned to take place on August 17 @ 5:00 pm at the 19 Restaurant is now cancelled. It was a difficult decision, but because of low reservation numbers we do... Continue Reading →
“Seeking Online Adventures” Production Team and Cast Prepare for Shooting
In photo above, Charlie Huntsman is the center of attention as experienced dater Ted in “Seeking Online Adventures,” the Video Club's fifth Short Dramatic Film. Mary Zolly (left) portrays Sophia, who helps her friends (from left) Dawn Vasco as Emma and Karen Elliott as Jill get into senior online dating. Following tryouts held June 12... Continue Reading →
Let Us Entertain You at Short Film Showcase #26
Spend the afternoon at the Video Club on Monday, September 11, 2023 for another great Short Film Showcase. The program is held from 1-3 pm in the Video Lab, located inside Gate 12 between Clubhouse 2 and the Pool. A selection of short dramas, comedies, documentaries, and animations has been chosen to entertain, inspire, and... Continue Reading →
