The COVID 19 shutdown canceled plans for a March 19 Open House and Premiere of the Video Club's second short dramatic video, “What? You, Too?” At first, the production team waited, hoping to re-schedule a live event, but as the shutdown has continued, Village Television graciously premiered the video in July – and continues in... Continue Reading →
Next Short Film Showcase to be Held Monday, September 7, on Zoom
The success of the Video Club's Short Film Showcase, presented online with 24 Zoom participants on June 1, has prompted the club to make the previously-quarterly activity a monthly event – at least during the COVID 19 shutdown – according to club President Steve Carman. The eighth Short Film Showcase will be held Monday, September... Continue Reading →
Two More Zoom Video Classes Announced for Summer
The Video Club has decided to offer more video-related classes via Zoom during the COVID 19 shutdown, following the success of an online class taught in June by Dr. Tom Nash. Twenty-four enthusiastic participants enrolled to learn the basics of Audacity, the popular, free audio editing program. They even persuaded Tom to extend the class... Continue Reading →
Video Club Contest Winners Receive International Telly Award
In what may be a “first” for the Video Club, an award-winning video from one of our Annual Awards Contests has been selected as the winner of an outside award. Think about it, Video Club members! Why don't we reach outside our gates more often? Contests!! Film Festivals!! In this case, Dr. Jeanne Mayer's and... Continue Reading →
Fred Harshbarger Named New Video One Productions Facilitator
ZOOM MEETINGS, NEW TV EXPOSURE Video Club member Fred Harshbarger (above) has stepped up as Video One Productions' new Facilitator and is hosting twice-monthly Zoom meetings for the special interest group during the COVID 19 shutdown. VidOne participation is open to all Video Club members. Zoom Meetings The group currently meets online on the second... Continue Reading →
Videos in the Works: “Beyond the Gates,” Concerts-by-the-Creek, Awards Banquet
“Beyond the Gates” The pilot for the Video Club's new monthly half-hour Village TV series, “Beyond the Gates,” is nearing completion, according to Producer Suzanne Savlov, who also originated the “Welcome to My Home” Village TV series, visiting homes of residents born abroad. Produced by Video One Productions and co-hosted by Susan Wheeler and Bill... Continue Reading →
Old Pros Discontinue Podcasts, Thank Video Club for Help
In an email sent to Vice President Tom Nash and others on June 4, 2020, Video Club member Sheila Bialka shared the following: “Sorry to have to report that we will be sending out our last podcast on July 3rd, we are closing up due to lack of listeners. We have continued to put out... Continue Reading →
All Video Club Activities Canceled Until April 12
With the closing of all indoor GRF facilities until April 12, 2020 as a coronavirus precaution, all Video Club activities within that time period have been canceled, including the March 19 Open House and Premiere of "What? You, Too?" -- the club's second short dramatic video. This event has been tentatively re-scheduled for Thursday, May... Continue Reading →
