On Monday, 22 September 2025, the theme “Wish You Were Here” took centre stage at our weekly film-making gathering – and what a night it was. With four heartfelt entries, each capturing a unique sense of place, memory, and longing, the competition reminded us why storytelling through film remains one of the most powerful ways to connect across time and distance.
🥇 First Place: Rodger Ball – A Day Out Celebrating Steam
Rodger Ball’s winning entry transported us to a bygone era of locomotion and community spirit. With rich visuals and evocative sound design, A Day Out Celebrating Steam was more than a tribute to vintage steam engines. Rodger’s film captured the warmth of nostalgia with cinematic precision, earning him the top spot.
🥈 Second Place: Peter Trengove – Oradour-sur-Glane
Peter Trengove’s haunting and contemplative piece Oradour-sur-Glane offered a stark contrast, inviting viewers into the silence of a place marked by tragedy. His film was a poignant meditation on memory, resilience, and the echoes of history. With restrained elegance, Peter reminded us that “Wish You Were Here” can carry both sorrow and reverence.
📽️ Explore the Winning Entries
You can view both of these remarkable films – and the other entries – on:
👉 2025 Competition Results & Highlights
While you’re there, take a stroll through our archive of historic winning entries. Each one is a testament to the creativity and passion of our community.
🎬 Join Us Every Monday
Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or just curious about the craft, we welcome you to join us every Monday from 8pm to 10pm. From script to screen, we collaborate, create, and celebrate the art of storytelling. Your voice, your vision, your story – there’s a place for it here.
So next time you hear “Wish You Were Here,” remember: you can be. Come make films with us.
