Opus One

One of the ten winning films of 1948 awarded a 'silver plaque' by 'Amateur Cine World' magazine - a significant achievement for the makers, the Film Society of Welwyn Garden City.

Made by the cine enthusiasts of Welwyn Garden City to encourage new members to its Film Society, the film was produced in the Society’s founding year, in 1948. A case of art imitating life, this silent comedy docu-drama tells the story of a cine society who form and make a documentary. A sophisticated production featuring clever cutting and creative storytelling it is no surprise that the film was awarded a silver plaque as one of the "Amateur Cine World" ten best films of 1948.

The film features typical pre-digital age amateur filmmaking practices and equipment including amateur cinematography on location, cine film developing, splicing and editing by hand, creating title cards, and 16mm film projection.