Working as a producer in TV, Helen supports Talkies N21 at Waterhouse Hall Theatre
Surayya edits science magazines by day but is also passionate about film. Surayya's activities for Talkies span organising short film commissions, analysis of audiences and being front of house at events.
With a background in television broadcasting, John helps with the projection and sound set up and making sure things run smoothly on the night.
Judy is one of the core group of organisers for Talkies Bowes and Bounds. Judy's calm and well organised approach is much appreciated by everyone! Judy is also the Bowes and Bounds rep on the Talkies Executive.
From a university teaching and leadership background, Richard is the lead volunteer of Talkies Winchmore Hill, contributing to programming and production of events.
Shweta is one of the core group of organisers for Talkies Bowes and Bounds, contributing to discussions of films and helping to set up the evenings.
David is the Founder of Talkies and chairs the executive committee. David helps to programme films, manages the website and does a lot of the marketing.
Tricia is the co-ordinator for 'Friends of Talkies' . She has been involved in a number events including an introduction to 'The Arbor' , screened on International Womens Day.
Sophie contributes to programming and event organisation. In her professional life she works at Film London.
Steve was a founding member of Talkies and has been the linchpin in all aspects from programming, introducing films, editorial, technical and photography. Steve also provides a firm hand on the tiller of Talkies finances!
Moira was one of the original group of friends that set up Talkies. She provides lots of ideas for films , promotes events and is a general all round positive force! Moira has introduced films, including West SIde Story - one of her favourite films ever!
Sarah is a North London based freelance Photographer, who, alongside Kate B is our events / production stills photographer. She has a degree in Film and has previously worked within the Film industry.
Kate designed Talkies' website and co-runs one of our partner organisations Short Sighted Cinema. She has been involved in programming several of our short film programmes and co-ordinates the applications for the Talkies short film commissions.
Gerry is one of the leading lights of Talkies Bowes and Bounds, contributing to programming, production and introductions to events.
Kate is an all-rounder - professional actress, model and dancer, she is developing new marketing materials for Talkies to include in the new website and on social media.
Shirley is a Founding Member of Talkies and sits co-ordinates volunteers for Talkies' special events and audience evaluation.
Interested in volunteering?
We understand that your time will be limited, but we are keen to use your help and, we hope, find something interesting for you to do.
Broadly our activities fall into a number of strands of work, which include:
- Programming films, researching and suggesting films to match the interests of our audience
- Marketing and publicity, which includes emails, website, Facebook, twitter, press, etc.
- Events, including check-in, meeting and greeting, introducing the evening, music and other ‘added extras’
- Artwork, including e-posters, e-mails, website resources,etc.
- Organisation – for example organising volunteers, film festivals and outdoor events
- Screening – setting up and operating the screening equipment. This is definitely not rocket science, so don’t be put off if you don’t yet know about projectors and sound systems!
Please contact us with your name, email address and a short message and we will get back to you for further discussion.
YVONNE – volunteering on the short film shoots
I enjoyed my day as a runner for the Talkies’ commission Sunday Worship. I didn’t know what to expect so I was glad I wasn’t alone, Surayya was runner co-ordinator and sent me the schedules for the day. The film crew had driven up from Bristol really early so Surayya organised bacon sarnies for them. I also met Sarah who took photos for Talkies throughout the day. Our first exotic location was a bus stop on the North Circular Road. Then we moved round the corner where I asked a few members of the public if they would cross the road so they didn’t disturb filming. Our last shoot was in Broomfield Park. The cameraman wanted a 360* shot of Brian Croucher as he gazed at the bandstand. This was tricky because people kept going on the bandstand and we had to keep our wits about us to keep out of shot. Between shots I got to chat to Brian. The crew were grateful for our help. I’m looking forward to watching Sunday Worship – the film I helped to make!