Chief Projectionist
The Chief Projectionist (currently Eric Liu) is 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 |
|---|---|---|
| James Patt | 2024-25 | Current role holder |
| Eric Liu | 2023-24 | |
| Ethan Graham | 2022-23 | Resigned January 2023 |
| 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 | |
| Tim Davidson | 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.
