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Filmed:12th May 2020

"The Death of a Super 8 Camera"

Before our 1st proper test reel, there was an earlier effort to shoot on film with a 70s 'Boots' branded Bell & Howell Compact 2000 that we'd picked up for £1.02 off eBay!

We weren't expecting it to work at all given the meagre sum we paid ...

Filmed: 29th May 2020

This footage was taken during lockdown and is from 1 of 2 test reels we've undertaken - it's been an incredible learning exercise with many lessons learned indeed.

The focus is consistently soft throughout unfortunately which is entirely down to us (not a fault of the cam...

Stretham - "Fenland on Film for ITV News Anglia"
Filmed: 28th June 2020

The 1st part of footage was filmed during our time with Stuart Leithes (ITV News Anglia) at Stretham Old Engine.

It was a bright but windy day and Drew was to appear on camera for a news story they were running. Rather than...

Filmed: 18th September 2020

We had the pleasure of joining Jane and Tim Frost from FrostArt Willow Workshops to undertake filming centric to their activities in Littleport.

The film begins at Woodfen Labyrinth and moves to the village allotments where Jane provides a willow basket making demons...

Filmed: 1st December 2020

The magic of Christmas through the magic of film!

Filmed on December 1st at the extraordinary Christmas lights display put on by Helen and John Attlesey of Julius Martin Lane in Soham, Cambridgeshire (CB7 5EQ). We were lucky enough to have Santa Claus with us also whom...

Filmed: February 9th 2021

The flood waters at Welney Wash were at their peak - the depth of water on the road was 1.31 metres / 52 inches.

After scenes in Welney village, the film moves along the New Bedford River to the Denver Complex (specifically Denver Lock) before finishing with a flurry o...

Filmed: 2nd & 4th April 2021

The footage in this film has been rearranged, edited and set to music so as to convey a narrative for the Boat Race event and for added dramatic effect.

During the editing process we were faithful to our desire for this to be more of a historical document of the eve...

Filmed: 6th April 2021

To use up the remaining unexposed film left over from The Boat Race, we re-visited Wicken Fen and took in some of the views to be had along Sedge Fen Boardwalk.

Wicken Fen was the first nature reserve to be adopted into the National Trust back in 1899 and is home to a his...

Filmed: 19th June 2021

With the assistance of Brian Pearce (Railworld Wildlife Haven), we had a great vantage point from which to see the Flying Scotsman as she arrived into Peterborough Train Station on Celebrate the Fens Day.

The plan was to film the famous locomotive as it came by and then m...

Filmed: 9th November 2021

This is the remainder of our 16mm test reel with the Krasnogorsk-3 filmed across the Fens on the lead up to Remembrance Day.

Locations include:

Wilburton - Saint Peter's Church
Haddenham - Village Sign
Earith - Village Sign
Sutton - Gault Bridge & Ely Road Roundabout...

Filmed: 23rd November 2021

An incredibly atmospheric and thought-provoking final entry to our 2021 film series, “Memento Mori” is a lamenting farewell to an iconic local landmark in the Fens, Mepal Outdoor Centre.

The secrecy surrounding this local asset was unprecedented with the general publi...

Filmed: 10th September 2022

The 47th Haddenham Steam Rally was the focus of our first film of 2022 and it was only the second time using the Krasnogorsk-3.

A bygone age of engineering and ingenuity, the film romantically captures the nostalgia and atmosphere of the day.

Location: Haddenham
Cam...

Filmed: 11th September 2022

Returning to the rally for it’s 2nd day, we switched to Super 8 and undertook filming in Black & White as a mark of respect following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Once again capturing the nostalgia and atmosphere of the day but with the good fortune t...

Ely Cathedral was host to a large number of the local community who wished to come together in this holy and sacred place to witness the funeral service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as it was livestreamed inside.

Once the service had ended, we were shown the Octagon Tower and continued film...

Filmed: 25th November 2022

A very short amount of film was taken of the festivities for March's Christmas Lights Switch On event.

Unfortunately there wasn't enough ambient light to expose the film adequately in order to show the crowd in more detail.

Camera Operator: Drew Berry
Camera: Bolex ...

Filmed: 13th December 2022

The Wash at Upware froze over following a prolonged period of sub-zero temperatures in the Fens – it was subsequently enjoyed by a small number of Fen Skaters.

It’s a very intimate and tranquil film that captures a Fenland pastime as enjoyed in the modern day by a han...

Filmed: 14th January 2023

The Straw Bear Festival returned to the streets of Whittlesey for another year despite the initial rainfall.

A colourful spectacle of folk entertainment and high spirits.

Camera Operator: Drew Berry
Camera: Bolex Paillard 150
Film Format: Super 8
Film Stock: Kodak Vi...

Sir Nigel Gresley (60007) was a special guest on the Nene Valley Railway at Peterborough in April 2023 after the steam locomotive, built in 1937, had undergone a lengthy overhaul between 2015 – 2021 before returning to hauling duties in 2022.

This film captures a glimpse of the SNG-pulled excurs...

The film begins at St Peter’s Church, Upwell where Wisbech District Bell Ringers were taking part in #RingForTheKing.

We then take in scenes within the proximity of Peterborough Cathedral as His Majesty King Charles III was crowned – the event was screened live inside and outside the cathedral f...