News and Events
2012
February 2012
Documentary Videos:
Oak Tree Productions is presented with the Go Greener Foundation Award in recognition of its contribution to tackling climate change by Chris Hines MBE.
Go Greener Foundation Award
Short Films:
"Making Contact" receives a special screening at BBC’s Scotland Directs in Pacific Quay, Glasgow.
January 2012.
Feature Films:
Oak Tree Productions’ debut feature film “Good Intentions” now in Pre-Production. Shooting late summer/early autumn 2012.
Short Films:
"The Swashbuckling Scoundrel" – latest review in ‘The Extra’ Thursday 2nd February 2012.
2011
December 2011.
Paul Darroch of Oak Tree Productions had the pleasure of screening various short films from the last 12 years to the
East Renfrewshire Camcorder Club, as well as showing a special preview of his latest short film "The Swashbuckling Scoundrel".
The Swashbuckling Scoundrel
November 2011.
Delighted to announce that "Making Contact" received a great response at the Sandfly Film Festival in Sydney, Australia on Saturday 12th November:
www.sandflyfilmfestival.com
October 2011.
Corporate Videos:
Oak Tree Productions were delighted to film & edit several multi-media sequences on behalf of
Giffnock Theatre Players for the play 'Lovers', as well as filming/editing the "Truth About Youth"
video for Impact Arts.
September 2011.
Corporate Videos:
Filming and editing of sequences for EROS Musical Society's "Return to the Forbidden Planet", and Planet Dance's "Dance Trilogy"
Short Films:
Strathclyde Theatre Group's 'Hamlet' submission (which Oak Tree Productions was honoured to film & edit) is successfully selected as one of 8 finalists for the Sky Arts Stagestruck Competition, to be televised over the next few weeks.
Strathclyde Theatre Group's 'Hamlet'
July 2011.
Short Films:
Post-production starts on the silent short film "The Swashbuckling Scoundrel".
June 2011.
Corporate Videos:
Filming of 'Political Voices' at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh.
May 2011.
Feature Films:
"Good Intentions" now 'In Development'.
April 2011.
Short Films:
"Making Contact" screened at the Write, Camera, Action Screenings & Awards Night at the Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow on Friday 22nd April.
Short Films:
Following the recent successful premiere of "Making Contact" the 'Making Of' documentary is now available to watch online:
Play Film
Evening Times Review
"Making Contact" also receives an excellent write up in 'The Evening Times' on Monday 4th April 2011:
Read the Review from the Evening Times
Play Film
Evening Times Review
"Making Contact" also receives an excellent write up in 'The Evening Times' on Monday 4th April 2011:
Read the Review from the Evening Times
March 2011.
Short Films:
Film premiere of "Making Contact" at the 13th Note Café, Merchant City, Glasgow on Tuesday 29th March. Watch this space for news of future film screenings.
"Making Contact" at the 13th Note Café
Corporate Videos:
Filming of the 250th Anniversary Celebration of the Fenwick Weavers Society, the world's first ever worker's co-operative.
February 2011.
Corporate Videos:
Completion of film sequences for EROS Musical Society's production of Singin' in the Rain, running from Tuesday 22nd - Sat 26th February at Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock.
EROS Musical Society's production of Singin' in the Rain
January 2011.
Corporate Videos:
Filming of 1920s film sequences for EROS Musical Society's production of Singin' in the Rain.
2010
December 2010.
Short Films:
Completion of "Making Contact". Film premiere to be announced shortly.
Completion of "Making Contact". Film premiere to be announced shortly.
November 2010.
Short Films:
Trailer for forthcoming short film "Making Contact" now available to watch online.
Making Contact: Play Teaser Trailer
Trailer for forthcoming short film "Making Contact" now available to watch online.
Making Contact: Play Teaser Trailer
October 2010.
September 2010.
Short Films:
Starring Simon Weir as Martin (left) and PJ Barnard as Robert (right)
Post-production starts on "Making Contact". Completion due November 2010.
Making Contact
Starring Simon Weir as Martin (left) and PJ Barnard as Robert (right)
August 2010.
CREW & PRODUCTION CALL FOR SHORT FILM
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December 2008.
Short Films:
"The Story of the Fenwick Weavers Co-operative" is Nominated for Best Film of the Year at the Glasgow Media Access Centre's Big Flick Awards
The following CREW & PRODUCTION members are required for short film, shooting early September:
- Sound Recordist
- Make Up Artist
- Wardrobe Manager
- Stills Photographer
- Documentary Filmmaker
Travel expenses, material costs, catering, a professional working environment, copy of DVD, full credits in all promotional material, and invitation to film premiere/future film festival screenings.
If available and interested, please visit our Contact Us page or email us directly at:
info@oaktreeproductions.co.uk
Short Films:
Casting Call for "Making Contact":
TWO experienced male actors in their 30s required for forthcoming
short film to be shot over one day in Glasgow towards the end of August 2010.
Both roles are excellent, with a story similar in theme and style to David Mamet's
'Duck Variations' and (to a lesser extent) Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting For Godot'.
Travel expenses, catering, professional working environment,
copy of DVD, full credits in all promotional material, and invitation to film premiere/future film screenings
For more information on audition details, please visit our Contact page or email us directly at:
info@oaktreeproductions.co.uk
July 2010.
Short Films:
Pre-production begins on "Making Contact".
June 2010.
Environmental Videos:
"Earth Hour 2010: Dear Green Place?" showing highlights from George Square in Glasgow can now be viewed online. Please click on the following link to see what did (or didn't happen):
Earth Hour 2010: Dear Green Place? (external link)
May 2010.
Short Films:
Pre-Production begins on "Rendered". Oak Tree Productions first foray into the psychological horror genre.
Pre-Production begins on "Rendered". Oak Tree Productions first foray into the psychological horror genre.
April 2010.
Environmental Videos:
"The Wave: Scotland March" can now be viewed online.
Please click on the following link to view this short documentary showing highlights from last December's climate change march "The Wave":
Screening of "The Wave: Scotland March" at GMAC's Café Flicker on Wednesday 7th April 2010 at 7.00pm.
"The Wave: Scotland March" can now be viewed online.
Please click on the following link to view this short documentary showing highlights from last December's climate change march "The Wave":
Screening of "The Wave: Scotland March" at GMAC's Café Flicker on Wednesday 7th April 2010 at 7.00pm.
Short Films:
"Fade Away And Radiate: The Making Of." is also now available to view online.
Please click on the following link to watch this behind-the-scenes documentary on making "Fade Away And Radiate":
"Fade Away And Radiate: The Making Of." is also now available to view online.
Please click on the following link to watch this behind-the-scenes documentary on making "Fade Away And Radiate":
March 2010.
Short Films:
Screening of "Bagged" and "Fade Away And Radiate" at Spangled's Mystery Train Film Night at the Rio Cafe, 27 Hyndland Street, Glasgow on Monday 8th March at 8.30pm. Free Entry.
Screening of "Bagged" and "Fade Away And Radiate" at Spangled's Mystery Train Film Night at the Rio Cafe, 27 Hyndland Street, Glasgow on Monday 8th March at 8.30pm. Free Entry.
February 2010
Short Films:
Premiere of "Fade Away And Radiate" at Café Flicker in the brand new GMAC. Wednesday 3rd February 2010 at 7.00pm.
Premiere of "Fade Away And Radiate" at Café Flicker in the brand new GMAC. Wednesday 3rd February 2010 at 7.00pm.
January 2010
Short Films:
Completion of "Fade Away And Radiate". Premiere to be announced shortly. Watch this space.
Completion of "Fade Away And Radiate". Premiere to be announced shortly. Watch this space.
2009
December 2009.
Environmental Videos:
Filming and editing of "The Wave: Scotland March" held in Glasgow on Saturday 5th December 2009 to coincide with the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference 2009.
Filming and editing of "The Wave: Scotland March" held in Glasgow on Saturday 5th December 2009 to coincide with the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference 2009.
November 2009.
Environmental Videos:
"Scottish Climate Change March 2008" will be screened alongside the feature film "The Age of Stupid" and short documentary film "A Time Comes" at The Age of Stupid Film Extravaganza in the CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow on Saturday 7th November 2009, 6:00pm - 9:30pm (doors open 5:30pm, with a prompt 6.00pm start)
Tickets only £3.50 either pre-paid via the CCA Box Office (0141) 352 4900 or on the night (subject to availability)
Speakers include representatives from Go Greener, Friends of the Earth, World Development Movement, Communities Opposed to New Coal at Hunterston and the Maldives Islands.
The Age of Stupid Film Extravaganza
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Saturday 7th November 2009
6:00pm - 9:30pm (doors open 5:30pm, with a prompt 6.00pm start)
"Scottish Climate Change March 2008" will be screened alongside the feature film "The Age of Stupid" and short documentary film "A Time Comes" at The Age of Stupid Film Extravaganza in the CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow on Saturday 7th November 2009, 6:00pm - 9:30pm (doors open 5:30pm, with a prompt 6.00pm start)
Tickets only £3.50 either pre-paid via the CCA Box Office (0141) 352 4900 or on the night (subject to availability)
Speakers include representatives from Go Greener, Friends of the Earth, World Development Movement, Communities Opposed to New Coal at Hunterston and the Maldives Islands.
The Age of Stupid Film Extravaganza
(Countdown to Copenhagen and the Wave)
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Saturday 7th November 2009
6:00pm - 9:30pm (doors open 5:30pm, with a prompt 6.00pm start)
October 2009.
Short Films & Corporate Videos:
Screening of "Bagged" and "Initial Itch: Promotional Video" at Initial Itch, 13th Note, King Street, Glasgow on Monday 5th October at 8.00pm. Also featuring live music, poetry, theatre and comedy. £2.00 Entry.
Screening of "Bagged" and "Initial Itch: Promotional Video" at Initial Itch, 13th Note, King Street, Glasgow on Monday 5th October at 8.00pm. Also featuring live music, poetry, theatre and comedy. £2.00 Entry.
September 2009.
Television:
Development starts on the adaptation of a new television serial.
Development starts on the adaptation of a new television serial.
August 2009.
Feature films:
Completion of screenplay for forthcoming feature film "McGonagall".
Completion of screenplay for forthcoming feature film "McGonagall".
July 2009.
Short Films:
Post-production starts on "Fade Away and Radiate". Completion due early October 2009.
Starring Markee Rambo-Hood as Ida (left)
and Julia Jack as Barbara (right)
Post-production starts on "Fade Away and Radiate". Completion due early October 2009.
Fade Away and Radiate.
Starring Markee Rambo-Hood as Ida (left)
and Julia Jack as Barbara (right)
June 2009.
Short Films:
Filming has now wrapped on "Fade Away and Radiate". One of the biggest and most innovated films produced by Oak Tree Productions to date, the movie features an excellent cast and crew, as well as acts from local Glasgow band Silenco, cabaret due The Creative Martyrs, and several burlesque actors and supporting artists.
Filming has now wrapped on "Fade Away and Radiate". One of the biggest and most innovated films produced by Oak Tree Productions to date, the movie features an excellent cast and crew, as well as acts from local Glasgow band Silenco, cabaret due The Creative Martyrs, and several burlesque actors and supporting artists.
Environmental Videos:
Successful conclusion to the Save Pollok Park campaign, as Go Ape pull out of plans to build a theme park in the beautiful North Wood of Pollok Park in Glasgow. Oak Tree Productions are proud to have produced "Save Pollok Park" and "Save Pollok Park: The Fight Goes On" on behalf of the campaign.
Successful conclusion to the Save Pollok Park campaign, as Go Ape pull out of plans to build a theme park in the beautiful North Wood of Pollok Park in Glasgow. Oak Tree Productions are proud to have produced "Save Pollok Park" and "Save Pollok Park: The Fight Goes On" on behalf of the campaign.
May 2009.
Short Films:
Screening of "The Librarian" at Initial Itch, 13th Note, King Street, Glasgow on Monday 18th May at 8.00pm. Also featuring live music, poetry, theatre and comedy. Free Entry.
Screening of "The Librarian" at Initial Itch, 13th Note, King Street, Glasgow on Monday 18th May at 8.00pm. Also featuring live music, poetry, theatre and comedy. Free Entry.
April 2009.
Short Films:
Currently seeking cast, crew, art department and wardrobe talent for forthcoming film shooting in the last 2 weeks of June.
Please send details via our Contact Us page or via email at info@oaktreeproductions.co.uk.
Currently seeking cast, crew, art department and wardrobe talent for forthcoming film shooting in the last 2 weeks of June.
Please send details via our Contact Us page or via email at info@oaktreeproductions.co.uk.
March 2009.
Environmental Videos:
Screening of "Scottish Climate Change March 2008" prior to the feature film "The Age of Stupid" at the Film House, Edinburgh at the following performances:
Screening of "Scottish Climate Change March 2008" prior to the feature film "The Age of Stupid" at the Film House, Edinburgh at the following performances:
- Fri 20th March 8.20pm
- Sat 21st March 8.20pm
- Sun 22nd March 8.20pm
- Tuesday 24th March 8.20pm
- Wednesday 25th March, 5.45pm
Environmental Videos:
Screening of "Scottish Climate Change March 2008", "The Story of the Fenwick Weavers Co-operative" and "Time To Act: Music Video" at the Fair Trade Experience 2009, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March.
Screening of "Scottish Climate Change March 2008", "The Story of the Fenwick Weavers Co-operative" and "Time To Act: Music Video" at the Fair Trade Experience 2009, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March.
February 2009.
Short Films:
Screening of both "Bagged" and "Something That Had Been A Man" at the Rio Cafe, 27 Hyndland Street, Glasgow on Monday 9th February at 7.30pm. Free Entry.
Screening of both "Bagged" and "Something That Had Been A Man" at the Rio Cafe, 27 Hyndland Street, Glasgow on Monday 9th February at 7.30pm. Free Entry.
January 2009.
Environmental Videos:
"Scottish Climate Change March 2008" wins the Take One Action/World Development Movement Film Competition 2009.
"Scottish Climate Change March 2008" wins the Take One Action/World Development Movement Film Competition 2009.
December 2008.
Short Films:
"The Story of the Fenwick Weavers Co-operative" is Nominated for Best Film of the Year at the Glasgow Media Access Centre's Big Flick Awards
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