Swan News 2026
Frank Barnett Trophy 2026
won by
Rachel Wright
Tony Williams
won by
Rachel Wright
Tony Williams
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The Swan Short Film Awards 2026
Winners are Rachel Wright Anthony Williams |
SWAN 2025
Chairman James Chalmers Presents
Wilf Humphrey With The Prize For
Mini Movie Competition 2021
For His Movie The Gathering.
Wilf Humphrey With The Prize For
Mini Movie Competition 2021
For His Movie The Gathering.
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Ray Dunbobbin Competition.
1st Place 90 Minutes by Janardhan Medasani Warrington C & V Society |
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Ray Dunbobbin Competition. 2nd Place Norway
by Les Holloway Swan Movie Makers. |
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Ray Dunbobbin Competition.
3rd Place. RED Rob Orr Swan Movie Makers |
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Holding Back the Tide from Richard Scarsbrook on Vimeo. |
Ray Dunbobbin Competition.
Highly Commended. Hold Back The Tide by Richard Scarsbrook. |
Steve Schroeder Talks about the Frank Barnett Trophy competition movies
Steve Schroeder Talks about the Holiday competition movies
19th May
Movie to Music Won by Giving Away
Graham Kay
Award Presented by James Chalmers
2nd “A Letter Home” by Wilf Humphrey
3rd “A New Jerusalem” by Peter King and James Chalmers
a Swan Group Movie Makers production.
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19 May One Minute Movie Won by Slow Service Peter King Award Presented by James Chalmers |
2nd April
The Ray Dunbobbin Trophy was won by The Dream
for Tynemouth Video/Film Making group and was accepted on their behalf by
Chairman James Chalmers.
2nd Peter King. Journey to Embarrassment for Swan
3rd Frank Baker. The Lost Tommies for Hoylake
Highly Commended Red Kite
Cheadle & Gatlie Movie Makers
Graham Kay Presents our Judge Christine Dawe
With a Bouquet
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RAY DUNBOBBIN TROPHY 2019
Was judged by Christine Dawe Who also presented the awards |
22 March
The Holiday Movie Competition was won by
Graham Kay.
Graham receives the award from James Walton
The Holiday Movie Competition was won by
Graham Kay.
Graham receives the award from James Walton
22 March
The Frank Barnett Trophy
was won by James Chalmers.
James receives the award from James Walton
The Frank Barnett Trophy
was won by James Chalmers.
James receives the award from James Walton
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James Walton - a leading film maker from Warrington came along to judge our two competitions, Frank Barnett Trophy and the Holiday Film 2019.
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James Chalmers receiving the
Highly Commended award for the
Swan Movie Makers entry
Eulogy for the Red telephone box
at the Burnley Film Festival 2019.
Highly Commended award for the
Swan Movie Makers entry
Eulogy for the Red telephone box
at the Burnley Film Festival 2019.
8th March 2019
Our Chairman James Chalmers and Vice Chairman Alan Jackson join our guests from Bolton after a splendid evening of watching their very entertaining movies.
Our Chairman James Chalmers and Vice Chairman Alan Jackson join our guests from Bolton after a splendid evening of watching their very entertaining movies.
8 Feb 2019
Our good friend Frank Baker
Returned to give us another great show but with a slightly different format.
Our good friend Frank Baker
Returned to give us another great show but with a slightly different format.
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2018 Mini Movie Competition
Was won by James Chalmers for his Movie Duke Goes to Liverpool. 2nd Peter King A Bridge to Far |
30 Nov Transport Show
Another successful Transport Show at Bebington Civic Centre.
Another successful Transport Show at Bebington Civic Centre.
23 Nov Thanks to Roger Appleton from Brightmoon Media, Liverpool for a very interesting evening of relating how his movie making career has developed over the years.
An Entertaining and informative evening.
An Entertaining and informative evening.
James has won two awards for his short documentary
“Haul Away Joe”.
This film is about the hard life of a sailor on board a sailing ship at the beginning of the eighteenth century.
One competition was in Estonia the other in Australia.
“Haul Away Joe”.
This film is about the hard life of a sailor on board a sailing ship at the beginning of the eighteenth century.
One competition was in Estonia the other in Australia.
2018 Swan Summer Outing Afternoon Tea on an Albert Dock Canal Boat Cruise.
22 Sep Public Show Bebington on Film
Wirral History and Heritage Association
Held at Victoria Hall
Wirral History and Heritage Association
Held at Victoria Hall
James Chalmers Won 2nd Place
at the Bolton Movie Makers 2018 Challenge.
With His Movie
LEGACY OF THE REVOLUTION
on May 24th 2018
Representing Swan Movie Makers
at the Bolton Movie Makers 2018 Challenge.
With His Movie
LEGACY OF THE REVOLUTION
on May 24th 2018
Representing Swan Movie Makers
Another Great Presentation From Les to a packed house.
May 2018
May 2018
James Chalmers Evening at Swan. An interesting and varied evening of James Movies.
With a practical Demonstration of a Sailors outfit. Modeled by Graham. See Movie Below. 
Frank Baker presents . . .
Another Great Show From Our Old Friend Frank. 
Frank Parker from Cheadle and Gatley
Gave us a very entertaining evening from one of the North West's most vibrant clubs. 
On behalf of Swan Movie Makers, Graham Kay receives a Highly Commended award for the film 'Venice - the Mission' at the Burnley Film Festival.
2018 Frank Barnett Trophy
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2018 Frank Barnett Trophy
Judged by Philip & Catherine Barnett 1st James Chalmers Eulogy for Red Phonebox 2nd Valerie Bird, Les Holloway, Peter King Mother Redcaps Joint 3rd James Chalmers Seadogs Graham Kay Anfield Tour |
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Ron Thomas Presents
Wilf Humphrey with the Holiday Movie Trophy for 2018 |
Graham Kay Presents James Chalmers With The Award For the 2017 Mini Movie Competition for his movie
Steam on the Dock.
Steam on the Dock.
Last Friday we welcomed Mike Theaker from Prestatyn. He showed us an interesting selection of films and was anxious to get some feedback from us.
He has found no movie-making clubs in North Wales which reminded us just how lucky we are to still have a club where we can show and discuss our films – and, hopefully, improve our film making.
He has found no movie-making clubs in North Wales which reminded us just how lucky we are to still have a club where we can show and discuss our films – and, hopefully, improve our film making.
Swan were treated to a really fascinating evening last Friday 27th October. David Andrew is one of the judges at the British International Amateur Film Festival and was able to share some of his considerable experience with our members. We were invited to make comparisons between two films in each of three categories – drama, documentary, and movie to music. All six films were well made but we were encouraged to discuss and decide on the merits of each work. There was plenty of discussion and a surprising level of agreement. Film making groups are very happy to sit and watch other people’s movies but they don’t often get the chance to think and talk in depth about what they’ve seen. Thanks to David and his carefully planned ‘workshop’, we went away feeling that bit wiser about what makes a really good film.
Let’s hope it shows in Swan’s future productions!
Let’s hope it shows in Swan’s future productions!
Another Great Movie Night presented by Les Holloway
as Swans Last Night of the Season.
A Special Thanks to Keith Maxwell for the use of his lovely Cinema.
as Swans Last Night of the Season.
A Special Thanks to Keith Maxwell for the use of his lovely Cinema.
Congratulations to James Chalmers on Receiving 2 BIAF Awards
On Thursday 11th May 2017 8 of our members visited Southport Movie Makers Club to give a Presentation of some of Swans members movies.
We were treated to an amazing Buffet laid on by Southport members.
An Excellent evening was had by all
We were treated to an amazing Buffet laid on by Southport members.
An Excellent evening was had by all
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7 Apr Pauline Harrison - a much awaited return by our talented and long standing friend. Ex Tiller Girl and Talented Movie Maker .
24 March James Walton - a leading film maker from Warrington entertained us with some of his movies
18 Nov Another Successful Transport Show Hosted by Angus Tilston at Bebington Suite, Bebington Civic Centre
On 28 Oct Southport Movie Makers gave Swan an evening
of their award winning Movies
of their award winning Movies
On 14 Oct Crewe Cine & Video Club paid Swan Club a visit.
A talented and enterprising group
A talented and enterprising group
27th March Holiday Movie 2016 Had Joint Winners
James Chalmers and Les Holloway
Peter Jones [Centre]
Presents the Winners with the Trophy
James Chalmers and Les Holloway
Peter Jones [Centre]
Presents the Winners with the Trophy
Lynne Quarrell Interviews Angus Tilston in Desert Island DVD's
Peter Jones Presents Graham Kay with the Bolton Movie Makers Movie Challenge Award For 2nd Place.
In Which His Movie, Return To Venice Represented Swan Movie Makers.
In Which His Movie, Return To Venice Represented Swan Movie Makers.
Mini Cine Competition Dec 2015 postponed to Jan 2016
Lynne Quarrell Peter King Michael McDonnel
Lynne Quarrell Peter King Michael McDonnel
- Frank Barnett Trophy 2015
Valerie Warr Judges the One Minute Movie Competition and the Movie to Music Competition.
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Movie to Music 2015
Won by James Chalmers |
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On Friday 24th April we were very well entertained by Val Ellis and David Andrew.
Who both showed us a selection of their excellent movies.
Who both showed us a selection of their excellent movies.
Some details of the forthcoming events.
1) The Southport interclub Competition.
This is being held on Saturday the 25th April at 2.0 pm. We are to provide a judge (any volunteers?)
2) The Mersey Ten Competition
is being held on Saturday 2nd of May at 2.0 pm.
The venue is Higham Village Hall, Higham Road, Higham, Nr Burnley. BB12 9EU
Tickets are available from Wilf and cost £6.00 payable on the door.
1) The Southport interclub Competition.
This is being held on Saturday the 25th April at 2.0 pm. We are to provide a judge (any volunteers?)
2) The Mersey Ten Competition
is being held on Saturday 2nd of May at 2.0 pm.
The venue is Higham Village Hall, Higham Road, Higham, Nr Burnley. BB12 9EU
Tickets are available from Wilf and cost £6.00 payable on the door.
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Frank Barnett Trophy 2015 won by James Chalmers
Swan News May 2013 Swan News April 2013
To celebrate his Birthday, Angus has arranged a day out on trams in Birkehead Woodside on Saturday 15th June. Meet up at Bebington Civic Centre where an old fashioned bus will take us to Birkenhead at 1pm. Anyone wishing to join in this celebration, please contact Angus.
To celebrate his Birthday, Angus has arranged a day out on trams in Birkehead Woodside on Saturday 15th June. Meet up at Bebington Civic Centre where an old fashioned bus will take us to Birkenhead at 1pm. Anyone wishing to join in this celebration, please contact Angus.
Happy 80th Birthday Angus
