Minutes 16/01/12

Present: MJ, Joe, Amy, Katya, Gary (a newbie!), Shaela, Roseanne, Cara, Ceileidh, Craig, Daniel, Willem, Peter, Martha, Ceidiog, Chloe W

1. Money was squared for memberships – I, after at least two years or so, am now an official Maddrimer :D
2. Talk about Tees. Marjolein has offered to get us a catalogue from the company that did her university hoodies, range including sweatshirts and, (this could be exciting)...polo shirts. I’d stick with hoodies, but hey – whatever floats your boat. The cost will depend on the fancy-ness as optional features are: embroidered crest, name, year, customised back, logo. An example being: Hoodie + embroidered logo + name + date + other logo + print (on back?)= £22.Though we’d have to agree on the logo (JUICE GUY! You see where my loyalties lie) and not make it too complex.
3. Grain Media Workshop – well, it’s been and I have separate notes.
4. Up Helly Aa is approaching , flaming brands and all. Today at our meeting (23^rd), we should have a guest to discuss helping to film with this. Cara and I went to a meeting earlier to get some info about it and we want to get involved – whattabout you? They’ve got top-notch equipment we can have a go with *TRICASTER * *iphones to interlink between the team* , and our involvement depends on what people are willing to help with – whether it be filming, managing video feeds, operating sound, interviewing the public...etc.
5. Oh god – it’s that time of the minutes where I write about The Last Viking, again, and say once more how I should get something done. There may be some progress on acquisitioning a boat; MJ had a good suggestion involving a cardboard boat and some sneaky trickery. Also – thoughts for Daniel Aquilina as Viking? Hmm..we seem to be using the pk group A LOT these days.
6.   Bringing me swiftly on to the ninja film. Luke Aquilina has valiantly volunteered to be our main ninja, and our next scene in mind is the morning sequence. We can use MJ’s brother’s kitchen (which is in toon – 1 up on convenience) and the AHS.
7. YouChoose funding. This can give us £1000-£1500...and we could spend it on a Maddrim Trip Away! We could go sometime between June 20^th and July 1^st (Edinburgh Festival), and use the Shetland Card

The Shetland Card:

“oh, we’re disadvantaged young people who are unable to attain our full potential due to the fact we live on what can only be better described as a small rock)”

Note – all of the above is true.

AYE!

The deadline for funding is Feb 3^rd, and for a trip the adult:child ratio must be 1:8. And we should get the train from the Deen, not the bus. Buses are messy (and we don’t have trains)
       8. Our current structure of BRAINSTORM...WORKSHOP...BRAINSTORM...and continue seems to be working well, so we’ll stick with it. Next workshops could be:

Editing

Sound

Animation (stop motion)

Lighting

Improv

Willem has said he would be able to take one-on-one on Thursdays sometime. Cheers!

And MJ is supposed to send me a link to a film called “The Wizard of Speed and Time”.

[LINK TO APPEAR HERE]
or perhaps here...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4yW4_376GM

        9. AOB

a)      The recurring idea of having Alternative Universe teensy shorts (a.k.a 5 secs long) was brought to light: A World Without Osteoporosis – Old ladies rollerblading; A World Where Onion Juice Induces Laugher  - speaks for itself really; A World Where Dodgeball is Unfair – something involving the substitution of dodgeballs for exercise balls...and so on. I’ve just had an idea (don’t look too surprised now).

My Idea is that these would be a brilliant way to do a storyboarding workshop. If anyone was interested. Hardly the stuff of genius, but it might be useful.

b)      Film Club! After Cara’s horror when she learned I hadn’t heard of Scott Pilgrim, I’d like this to happen more than before. Don’t wanna feel like I’m missin’ out, ya know? We need to find out if there’s a way to do this without paying a licence or not.

c)       MJ has been requested to ask us if we’re willing to help with a few minutes long film about the NHS. We might get paid, which is attractive. Although, we are busy peoples, so Willem might take it up in his own time instead.

d)      And now we come to the ideas for future films. But, as we don’t want spoilers (and my minutes are getting real long now) I’ll not put them here. Instead, a FLASH NEWS UPDATE: In case you didn’t know, the inaptly titled “Improv Film” is now, more appropriately,  called “Take 5”

See you all tonight!

Katya

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Minutes 12/12/11

Present: Ceileidh, Cara, Sanna, Craig, Chloe, Ceidiog, Marjolein, Joe 

Guests: Emma Perring, Lauren Peterson

So as we had special guests at Maddrim this week, we kicked off with the traditional Name and Fact Game, huzzah!  Sadly, the majority of the facts were really REALLY depressing…

Then we moved onto the first item on the agenda, which was the poverty research group and Maddrim’s possible involvement in one of their new projects.  Lauren and Emma outlined their proposal, which is for Maddrim and others in the poverty group to attend two weekend workshops in January and March, and in between these make a film about the poverty research and the case studies, combining elements of drama and retrospective documentary (ooooh).  This will have several benefits to Maddrim, including working with a London-based production company, learning new styles of filming and BECOMING SUPER FAMOUS (I assume) (Well, the film will be shown around Shetland and possibly further a field) (Double OOOH).

One possible downside discussed was that it is a big time commitment, but everyone at the meeting agreed that they would make the time for this project (with the possible exception of Marjolein and Chloe, who may be leaving us in the New Year… WHYYYY). Another downside discussed was that we would not have full creative control.  However, the workshop plans include time to brainstorm ideas for the films, so we should not end up making films we don’t want to.  YAY!

We need to get a number of people definitely interested by Christmas, so remind me to do that!  Joe, Katya or I (me/Cara) will be attending planning meetings with Emma, Lauren and their group, so will keep us updated, and there will be a contract drawn up so we know exactly what we’re doing.

NEXT.  Cara spoke briefly about the Young Scot Handbook, which was given out to all first years last week.  It has a section about Maddrim, and we’ve had one person already ask for more information, hooray for potential new members!  We’ve decided to write back inviting them to the next meeting and to tell them a bit about the current projects.

NEXT.  Marjolein gave us an update on how the Improv Film (working title) is going.  Saturday’s filming went very well, and got Ceileidh out of the cold and hail.  However, there were some problems with the equipment, which hopefully Shetland Arts will sort out.  We will be filming the final scenes on Monday before the Christmas Party, and the schedule looks something like this:

1545 – 1630: Inside the submarine, at Dirk’s house

                                    Main Cast: Chloe or Amy, Sanna

1630 – 1700: Man who is scared of FROOT, Islesburgh somewhere

                                    Main Cast: Joe, Roseanne (as special guest), Cara, Katya

1700 – 1800: Marjolein’s Hour, Islesburgh somewhere

                                    Main Cast: Katya, Ceidiog, Craig

More people are probably needed, but I don’t remember… Marjolein will email out closer to the time!

During this discussion we somehow got sidetracked talking about my acquaintance/friend Stephen, who was voted RTE Guide’s Hottest Male Celebrity and works at RTE, the equivalent of the BBC in Ireland.  Marjolein decided he is ‘not that hot’ and listed WILLEM DAFOE and JACK BLACK in her top five attractive men.  The unanimous decision (maybe?) was that she is weird.  Then Joe steered us back on track using his steering mime, which will totally become a thing.

We accidentally skipped the next two things on the agenda so we could talk about the Christmas Party… so excited! We’re going to play party games and have food and watch a Christmas Film (‘Elf’ not ‘Santa Goes to Court’) and also watch some rough cuts of the films we’ve made since September!  If Cara gets them edited in time… Anyway, 19^th December, after Improv film shoot until 9pm!  So probably 6-9 at Islesburgh.  Bring food! Make cookies!

Then we discussed the New Year. We decided Wednesday 4^th January was fine for the AGM, so Cara will put a thing in the paper.  Items for the agenda include:

• Electing a new Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary
• Talking protocol so people don’t talk over each other (introduced at the beginning and monitored by Harry… probably)
• Maddrim ideology
• Recap of the year, watch Screenplay 2011 films again because they are excellent
• Funding
• Future projects

Then Joe sang like an old man, and Ceidiog was mean about something (according to my wonderful note taking… oh, I miss Katya).

Joe, Marjolein and Cara will be filming a flash mob this weekend, and some Maddrimers are needed to film another next week, so we’ll speak about that at the party.

And to finish off the meeting, we danced around and ate mince pies.

See you next weeeeeek! 

Cara x

Minutes 28/11/11

Present: Shaela, Chloe W, Katya, Willem, Marjolein, Joe, Craig – and two new faces: Daniel and Ceileidh (Ya got that MJ? Ceileidh.)

So, after the successes of last week’s filming in the Garrison for MJ’s Improv Film, we decided to set the rest of the filming days – get these in your diary! :D

Filming in the Anderson WOW Room will be in next Maddrim’s meeting time on the 5th December (though possibly starting earlier than 7 – advanced warning will be given). Named actors needed are Ceidiog, Mathew, Joe, Craig, me and someone else to be a bouncer (we were thinking BARNUM here).

Filming in the Town Hall will be on Saturday 10^th; named actors being Shaela, Mareel and Liam.

Islesburgh failed dramatically on cable supplies. Our plan to edit this year’s Hallowe’en film was not possible.

But we did decide on this:

PROPER DEADLINE FOR NINJA FILM STORYBOARDS – 12^th December. This is our next project after Improv Film so we need to get these done. Remember to speak get in touch if you want to ask about anything :) If you’ve forgotten what scene you’re doing email back and I’ll tell ya – I’ve managed to avoid massive spoilers thus far so might as weel keep going.

I got another email from Lauren Peterson about getting us to help film that documentary I mentioned a few weeks back. She’s asked if Emma Perring could come to our meeting to tell us more about the project on the 12^th. Why does that date ring a bell, you ask? NINJA DEADLINE. But yeah, we’ve got enough interest within the group so expect a visitor that day!

FirstLight Funding.

Yes, I know, this has been an ongoing fail since the dawn of time, but this year we will be more organised. And Joe’s Granny’s best friend’s daughter works in professional filming – we got connections! – so she could be our mentor.

Sandyburn Singers.

This group is having a flash mob on the 17^th, and Joe will be filming. A couple of others will be needed to help oot – speak to Joe :)

Then, we played a game. No – not “The Name and Fact Game”. This game is much, much better, and it is called “Mafia”. I shall explain later…

See you next week - Ciao!

Katya

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Present: Chloe W, Cara, Craig, Sanna, Liam, Willem, Ceidiog, Joe, Mathew, Barnum, Katya

Cara, once again, had an agenda of things to speak about. GO CARA!

Next year, for the 2012 Olympic Games, Shetland Arts are organising “A Hansel of Film – Shetland to Southampton and Back”. This will involve a relay-race of films going around the whole of the UK – started on the 10^th when the Olympic Torch reaches Shetland. More detailed info can be found here: (read it if you don’t know about it – it’s exciting!) http://www.shetlandarts.org/hanseloffilm

This is relevant to us because we will be making films! Though, instead of our usual August-ish deadline, we’ll need to have films made for April instead. No more than 5 mins each. A Challenge; Bring it.

Jacqui has been contacted. She says sorry for not replying (she apparently needs constant reminders) but there’s hardly any money left – though she will try to get us some. HOORAY! Thus, me and Cara are going to constantly remind her. A Plan (Y).

Willem has bought www.maddrimmedia.com, www.maddrimmedia.co.uk, www.maddrimmedia.info. TAKE THAT BALLERS THROWIN’ DOWN. Also, an in-joke must be made in the sports day Ninja scene. That would make my day.

And, we need to rejuvenate the Maddrim website a little – more pictures and such. Job for Willem and Craig methinks.

Also, what are people’s thoughts on having Film Critique time set up? This would have to be outside of Maddrim hours, and non-members could be invited (recruitment drive GO), and we could watch things like “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park”...which I have yet to see. *slaps wrists in absolute shame*

Cara, this is for you:

Then had a run through of MJ’s improv. film script, and went into groups to edit bits...

• -          Take out “They’re taking the Hobbits to Isengard; the audience will be suuy confused: change to “I love her the MOST!” type lines
• -          Make a scary face out of fruit for the Man Who Is Afraid Of Fruit to be scared of
• -          Too many Mathews! As much as we appreciate Mathew, there are too many for us to cope with just now
• -          Make Chloe’s prisoner character have a homemade tee with her “love”’s face on. Creepeh.
• -          Change turtles to tigers (we have access to THREE tiger suits, but no turtle suits)
• -          Use the WOW room in the Anderson for MJ’s Hour sequence (I shall inquire tomorrow)
• -          Give Ceidiog’s Italian a new line: “Pasta la vista, baby!”

(Cara, if I’ve missed any edits/anything email me and I’ll stick them in :) )

Then we played Who Stole My Pencil, Winkie Murder and Heads Down Thumbs Up to round off the meeting :D

Keep your thinkin’ caps on (after this, Ninja film is happnin’ - we have to be on the ball!) and I will see you on SATURDAY!

Katya

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