Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Hamilton Video/Film Makers Club
Parallel form(s) of name
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
Other form(s) of name
- Hamilton Movie Club
- Hamilton Amateur Movie Makers
Identifiers for corporate bodies
Description area
Dates of existence
1938-present
History
The Hamilton Video Filmmakers club was formed in 1938 as the Hamilton Movie Club. It was disbanded during World War II because of a film shortage but re-organized in 1947 as the Hamilton Amateur Movie Makers, an affiliate of the Society of Amateur Cinematographers. The club has moved between several locations including the Central Library, St. Giles United Church, the Royal Botanical Gardens, and Faith United Church. They have hosted film festivals, monthly meetings for amateurs and professionals to share work and technical expertise, and also publish a monthly newsletter.
Places
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada