Did you see the Conwy Connections film we launch last month? Don’t worry if you missed it. Here it is again for you to enjoy! But first, let me introduce the important people behind the film-making to you.
When the makeover started back in October, we thought it would be great to document the whole redevelopments on camera and show it on big screen in the big launch day on 31st August. But, we couldn’t wait until then to show it to you, so here is a sneaky-preview of the film, which captures the first half of the work. The film contract was awarded to a local production company based in Old Colwyn, Tape Community and Film, and we couldn’t have asked for a better team to work on this.
Tape crew are made up of three Jons, Andrew, Maxine, Neil and Steve, all local to the Conwy reserve. They have taken a genuine interest in Conwy Connections. It has been great having them on the reserve filming and interviewing staff and contractors, settinmg up time-lapse cameras and getting some feedback (all positive!) from volunteers and visitors.
A member of the crew, Maxine said that she never expected to enjoy working on this project as much as she has done:
“I can honestly say before we started filming at the RSPB, I knew nothing about birds; I didn't realise how enjoyable it is to actually be outside meeting and talking to people who know about birds. I could understand why children might have found it hard to hold their interest but I think the refurbishment will draw in many more people especially families.”
I also caught up with Neil, one of Tape’s Directors, and asked him what he thinks of the project so far:
“It’s a really great opportunity for a group to be involved in documenting such a picturesque site as it changes and develops. Staff and visitors to the site have been incredibly supportive of the filming and generously given up their time to support the project.”
A big thank you goes out to the Tape crew. They really have gone the extra mile to make sure that we capture every exciting move on film!
Here they all are, filming on top of the hillock back in March!
We are also extremely proud of our two young presenters: Efa Fitzgerald, 9yrs, from Denbigh and Peter Jenkins, 8yrs, from Holyhead who’s 8 years old. We had a fantastic filming day with them back in March. They told me that they have never presented before...but I just don’t believe them! All I can say is, Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan, eat your hearts out!!
The next Conwy Connections film, will be out mid July and a we will show the final film on a big screen at the RSPB Conwy Discovery Day on Saturday, 31 August.
Watch the film!
http://www.tapemusicandfilm.co.uk/
Brilliant, well done everyone involved and especially for bringing Nature to children.
Enjoy the golden hour, the first and last hour of sunlight during the day.