ARTIST PROFILE

Take a look at the first 41 years of the Whittlesea Straw Bear – the mythical figure that roams the streets of this Cambridgeshire town one weekend in January. You’ll also see some of the Morris teams that have taken part in the procession over the years, and 2021’s unique “Isolation Bear”. Part of the #StrawBearOnline festival, taking place over the weekend of 15th-17th January 2021. See the latest news about the Whittlesea Straw Bear festival at https://strawbear.org.uk/ All Permissions sought. SB tune played by Ady Bull. Edited by Rebecca Kell.

Take a look at the first 41 years of the Whittlesea Straw Bear – the mythical figure that roams the streets of this Cambridgeshire town one weekend in January. You’ll also see some of the Morris teams that have taken part in the procession over the years, and 2021’s unique “Isolation Bear”. Part of the #StrawBearOnline festival, taking place over the weekend of 15th-17th January 2021. See the latest news about the Whittlesea Straw Bear festival at https://strawbear.org.uk/ All performances filmed in accordance with Covid regulations at the time of filming. All Permissions sought. Voice over and SB tune played by Ady Bull. Footage from Rebecca Kell, David Mason, Owain Boorman, Phil Oldfield, Bridget Cleave, Roy Harrision, Doc Rowe, Megan Randall, Brian and Christine Kell Edited by Rebecca Kell.

Wilburton, Stretham, Wicken & Ely, Cambs (2020) - Test Reel #0.5 [4K] Super 8 Film "The Death of a Super 8 Camera" Before our 1st proper test reel, there was an earlier effort to shoot on film with a 70s 'Boots' branded Bell & Howell Compact 2000 that we'd picked up for £1.02 off eBay! We weren't expecting it to work at all given the meagre sum we paid but to our surprise we found it was in full working order. The camera even performed well during the initial part of the shoot but then suddenly succumbed to old age and subsequently went to ye olde camera shoppe in the sky. This ultimately forced us to find and use another Super 8 camera to complete filming but what we present here is some of the footage captured with the 'Boots' camera before it exposed it's last frame. Camera Operator: Drew Berry Camera: Bell & Howell Compact 2000 Film Stock: Super 8 Kodak Vision3 50D Film Transfer: On8Mil Colour Grading: CMRG Video Restoration This footage was taken during lockdown and is from 1 of 2 test reels we've undertaken - it's been an incredible learning exercise with many lessons learned indeed. We'll be shooting at least 1 more reel of film in the very near future but if you'd like to see more beyond that, please visit www.fenlandonfilm.co.uk to find out how you can support us.

Ely, Cambs (2020) - Fenland on Film Super 8 Test Reel #1 [4K] Super 8 Film Fenland on Film's first foray into exposing Super8 film! Camera Operator: Drew Berry Camera: Bolex Paillard 150 Film Stock: Super 8 Kodak Vision3 200T Film Transfer: On8Mil Colour Grading: CMRG Video Restoration The latest addition to Ely's history on film is our newly shot Super 8 footage - the first film of this nature to be shot in the city and made publicly available for many years (that we know of). This footage was taken during lockdown and is from 1 of 2 test reels we've undertaken - it's been an incredible learning exercise with many lessons learned indeed. The focus is consistently soft throughout unfortunately which is entirely down to us (not a fault of the camera or the film). The result is no less enjoyable however and we hope it'll give you a taste of things to come. We'll be shooting at least 1 more reel of film in the very near future but if you'd like to see more beyond that, please visit www.fenlandonfilm.co.uk to find out how you can support us.

Stretham, Cambs (2020) - Fenland on Film for ITV News Anglia [4K] Super 8 Film The 1st excerpt of footage taken from "Test Reel 3" filmed during our time with ITV News Anglia at Stretham Old Engine. Filmed: 28th June Camera Operator: Drew Berry Camera: Bolex Paillard 150 Film Stock: Super 8 Kodak Vision3 50D Film Transfer: On8Mil Colour Grading: CMRG Video Restoration If you enjoy the films we're producing, please consider supporting us by making a donation through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=D5R527JYQGJT6

Witchford, Cambs (2020) - "Thank U NHS" Spitfire Flypast & "Clap For Our Carers" [4K] Super 8 Film The 2nd excerpt of footage taken from "Test Reel 3" filmed on Main Street during the Spitfire flypast for the 72nd birthday of the NHS. Filmed: 5th July Camera Operator: Drew Berry Camera: Bolex Paillard 150 Film Stock: Super 8 Kodak Vision3 50D Film Transfer: On8Mil Colour Grading: CMRG Video Restoration If you enjoy the films we're producing, please consider supporting us by making a donation through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=D5R527JYQGJT6

Littleport, Cambs (2020) - "End of the Reel" [4K] Super 8 Film The 3rd and final excerpt of footage taken from "Test Reel 3" filmed in and around Littleport as we used up the remainder of the film cartridge. Locations include: The Harley-Davidson Monument St George's Church The Swan on the River Fen Rivers Way (Public Footpath) Filmed: 5th July Camera Operator: Drew Berry Camera: Bolex Paillard 150 Film Stock: Super 8 Kodak Vision3 50D Film Transfer: On8Mil Colour Grading: CMRG Video Restoration If you enjoy the films we're producing, please consider supporting us by making a donation through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=D5R527JYQGJT6

Littleport, Cambs (2020) - [FrostArt] Woodfen Labyrinth & Basket Making [4K] Super 8 Film Filmed: 18th September Commentary: Jane Frost Music: Tim Frost Camera Operator: Drew Berry Camera: Bolex Paillard 150 Film Stock: Kodak Vision 3 50D Film Transfer: On8Mil Colour Grading: CM Video Restoration If you enjoy the films we're producing, please consider supporting us by making a donation through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=D5R527JYQGJT6