2010/2011 has been our busiest year so far!

The Changing Face of Dunfermline

We have completed our film documenting the changing face of Dunfermline

Unlike the Dunfermline Heritage productions we have chosen to be more contemporary with our footage. The production charts the changing face of Dunfermline from the early 50’s to 2010. This being very apt as this year was Celebrating Fife 2010.

As film makers anyone who has shot with 8mm knows there was often a spare 10ft of film to be used before it went to the lab. We often used these short ends to film anything happening around town. So mostly as a group but sometimes independently of each other we have taken the chance to capture the evolution of our town.

Looking to the future, we are contemplating doing a similar project about Kirkcaldy. Once again we would be interested to hear from anyone who has film footage of bygone years of Kirkcaldy. (social events, gala days, past buildings now no more, etc.)

Eco City Dunfermline

Another project we were heavily involved in was the Eco City project where primary school pupils from around the town came together to work on a large scale model of Dunfermline town and had a fresh look at how ‘the Old Grey Toun’ could be brought into the future with special emphasis on Green matters.

The enthusiasm of the children’s approach was very refreshing and excellent ideas were put forward that came from minds free of preconceptions. We really enjoyed filming and editing this and hope that the enthusiasm shown by the children comes through on the finished film.

The Fife Jazz Orchestra 2011

We are currently flexing our editing muscles on a film of this orchestra’s performance at the Carnegie Hall. The show was part of the Fife Jazz Festival and featured the vocal talents of Matthew Ford.

Kirkcaldy – now and then 2011/2012

Following on from our Dunfermline film, we have now embarked on a similar project about Kirkcaldy. One of our group, Bill, is a native of the ‘ Lang Toun’ and we haven’t held this against him!

Bill got a very basic Kodak 8mm cine camera in 1963 and this was the start of an interest in the moving image that has lasted to this day. In this time Bill has taken the chance to document the numerous changes to his home town.

The changes in Nether Street, Sinclairtown, the Links, the Mercat, Swimming pool, Overton Mains and Oriel Road were all filmed by Bill in a succession of cameras.

The last days of Dysart and Sinclairtown railway stations were also captured forever on the iconic Kodachrome.

Bill’s ability to identify changes around him has resulted in him building up an invaluable trove of memories of the town that would otherwise be lost forever.

Now we are poring over this footage and filming modern versions of Bill’s scenes. As before we are always delighted to include stills and movies from outside parties and if you think you might have media or memories that might be suitable please don’t hesitate to contact us. The more contributions, the more diverse and complete the final film will be.

We’ve also managed to secure the services of Jackie Storrar for the narration.

Watch this space…