Get Involved Overview
 
 
 
 
 
 

There are many ways to be involved with the film-making scene in Cambridge:

  • Shooting your own film
    Cinecam can help you find cast and crew, give advice on script, shooting and editing and - most importantly - can lend you equipment for the shoot. (We are only able to lend equipment to Full Members of the society.)
     
  • Scriptwriting
    If you have written a script and would like to find someone to direct and shoot it, we can help. We hope to start running script workshops soon, offering the opportunity for people to discuss their scripts together and get feedback. We also run script-writing competitions from time to time, with the winning script being produced as a Cinecam film.
     
  • Editing
    There are always opportunities for those keen to do some editing. Film-makers advertise for editors on the Cinecam list (To join the list, go to lists.cam.ac.uk, enter soc-cinecam in the search box and follow the instructions.). Cinecam also runs 48-hour film-making competitions, in which teams go out and shoot and edit a film in 48 hours; editing sessions for 48-hour competitions are supported by members of Cinecam with lots of editing experience who can offer advice.
     
  • Working as Shooting Crew
    Filmmakers will advertise for shooting crew on the Cinecam list. This could involve anything from being Director of Photography to holding a boom or reflector.
     
  • Acting
    Filmmakers in the Cambridge area frequently look for actors for their short films. We will advertise opportunities on the Cinecam list (To join, go to lists.cam.ac.uk, enter soc-cinecam in the search box and follow the instructions.). You could also try the Cambridge Actors' List (To join, send an email to soc-adc-actors-subscribe@lists.cam.ac.uk) and Varsity.
     
  • Film Discussion and Screenings
    We hold film screening and discussion evenings, according to demand. If you would like to see more events of this kind or have suggestions for films we could screen and discuss (including your own!), please let us know.
     
  • Organising Film Events
    We are keen to liaise with other societies and individuals who are interested in putting on any sort of film event. In particular, we can help organise screenings for independent or student films looking for an outlet.
     
  • Join the Cinecam Committee!
    A new committee is elected at the end of every Lent Term. Being on the committee is a great opportunity to be involved in the organisation and choice of events in the Cinecam programme.