Chief Projectionist

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The Chief Projectionists (currently Barnaby Sproats and Max King) are responsible for making sure there is a projectionist for each show, and overseeing the training and administration of the Projection team. The role was originated at the society's inception by Clive Gardener.

Current constitutional responsibilities

  • Must be a qualified Projectionist.
  • Ensures that all shows are covered by a projectionist.
  • Shall be the chair of the Projection Committee.
  • Responsible for the administration of the Projection Training Scheme, including the training of 35mm/70mm and Digital.
  • After proper consultation with the Projection Committee; responsible for freshers and all other recruitment to the training scheme and the proper maintenance of a waiting list if any such thing should exist.
  • Maintains all template sow playlists on the digital projector server.
  • Coordinates all changes to projection procedure and ensures all projectionists are kept up to date.
  • Ultimately ensures that projection standards are maintained.
  • Ensures that all films are returned to the film dump properly.
  • First point of contact for those willing to get involved in projection.
  • Moderates and maintains all projection mailing lists.
  • Monitors the free films allowance of projectionists.
  • Co-ordinates with the Technical Officer(s) to ensure all equipment remains in an acceptable working order and that all projection related consumables are kept in good stock.
  • Responsible for dealing with Pearl and Dean to ensure we have adverts at the appropriate time.
  • Converts videos to an appropriate format for digital projection when requested by the Marketing Officer(s) to ensure that digital trailers are available to promote the films we are showing and other events.

Previous holders of the role

Name Exec(s) Notes
Ethan Graham 2022-23 Current role holder
Barnaby Sproats and Max King 2021-22
Matt Randell 2020-21
Callum O'Sullivan 2019-20
Kieran Hall 2018-19
2017-18
Lakshmi Ajay 2016-17
Phil Beckett 2015-16
Charlie Roberson 2014-15 First solely digital Chief Projectionist
Georgina Rawson 2013-14
Enrik Nako 2012-13
Timothy Green 2011-12
Matthew Breeze 2010-11 From March 2010
Sam Brown Election invalidated March 2010
Victoria Forman 2009-10
2008-09 From June 2008
Ed Harry From Resigned May 2008
2007-08 From June 2007
Maria Shvedunova Graduated July 2007
Rachel Crofts 2006-07
2005-06 From December 2005
Nick Marsh 2004-05
Amanda Window 2003-04
Andrew Maddison 2002-03
Greg Franklin 2001-02
David Goody 2000-01
Andrew Maddison 1999-00
Jon Constance 1998-99
Phil Brown 1997-98
1996-97
1995-96
Ann Mason Resigned November 1995
Kate Rose 1994-95
Jamie Sadler 1993-94
Neil Fowler Wright Resigned
Mark Jackson 1992-93
Ruth Walker 1991-92
Larry Bauer 1990-91
Robert Kibble 1989-90
Paul Maubach 1988-89
K. Parnell 1987-88
J. Betts/J. Haines 1986-87
M. Veasey/R. Tomlinson 1985-86
A. Morton/A.A. Martin 1984-85
S. Williams 1983-84
John Buckle 1982-81
1981-1982
1980-1981
Nick Forman 1979-1980
1978-1979
1977-1978
Dave Buckland 1976-1977
1975-1976
Clive Gardener 1974-75

Trivia

  • Phil Brown is the only person to have held the role three times. Five people have held it twice - Kieran Hall, Victoria Forman, Ed Harry, Rachel Crofts and Andrew Maddison.