our monthly meetups on the 8th of the month
free-to-attend informal meet-ups on the 8th of every month usually at 8pm - and sometimes joint attendance to a ticketed event or screening
a chance for filmmakers and creatives generally to connect in the real world in a convivial and supportive way
because who knows what it might lead to?
mostly london but could be anywhere
contact us if you want to set one up too!
rsvp below…
upcoming events:
STRAIGHT 8TH IS BACK!
SUN DEC 8th ‘24 /// NOON - 2PM
-this one is postponed - we blame storm darragh - /// we’ll be back ///
ALFRESCO SUPER 8 camera SURGERY - TEST YOUR CAMERA @ HAMPSTEAD HEATH, LONDON NW3
this is one we’ve wanted to do for a while!
an outdoor meet-up with (or without) super 8 cameras. everyone gets the chance to shoot a short blast of super 8 and try out techniques. you don’t have to bring a camera, but if you want to test yours out this is a great opportunity to do so. we will pay for processing and scanning, and send everyone their results a couple of weeks later to see how they and their camera got on. we will have some cameras on hand too - so if you’re just curious about super 8 and want to give it a whirl, you can.
we ask you to buy your spot by december 3rd for £8 in order. this is to force you out of bed and so we can get an idea of numbers (min 10 people + max 20 people)
PLUS at the end we will explain how you can claim the £8 back off entry to straight 8 2025 (if you haven’t already entered). so book your slot asap
optional: bring a coffee on the day, or even a packed lunch!
we’re looking forward to meeting new and old friends and shooting the breeze and some super 8 film with you all
STARTS AT NOON AT THE BANDSTAND HAMPSTEAD HEATH. (NEAREST STATION GOSPEL OAK OVERGROUND)
past events:
FRI NOV 8th ‘24 - drinks & SUPER 8 camera SURGERY @ THE ALPACA, ISLINGTON
a lovely evening at the alpaca with all the usual straight 8th chats, inspo, beers and lovely people ++ we offered a free super 8 camera surgery. bring your camera, we’ll check it over and give it a quick film test.
thanks to all who came!
WED MAY 8th ‘24 - STRAight 8 FILMMAKER drinks @ BANK OF FRIENDSHIP n5 1ea
whether you made it to a selection, want to drown your sorrows or just meet other filmmakers, join us at the pub for a drink before the big premieres!
open to all straight 8 filmmakers - 2024 top 8, top 25, unselected, or from the last few years. we’d love to see you all there to swap tales of the hardest filmmaking challenge on earth!
MON APR 8th ‘24 - STRAight 8 2024 filmmakers zoom MEET UP
online @ 8pm
FRI MAR 8th ‘24 - COPA ‘71 screening with intro by director and straight 8er rachel ramsay
picturehouse central @ 6.40pm - get tickets below and let us know if you’re coming!
thu feb 8th ‘24 - straight 8 x ciné-real 16mm screening
@ ümit & son’s screening room, co-hosted by ümit and liam
mon jan 8th ‘24 - happy new year meet up
location: the old eagle pub in camden, nw1 9lu
fri dec 8th ‘23 - pub drinks with surprise
the shakespeare head in angel
Wed nov 8TH ‘23 - ‘Le charcutier cinéaste’ premiere @ the garden cinema
more info and tickets here!
sun oct 8TH ‘23 - BFI LFF ‘23 screening of ‘COPA 71’, by straight 8r rachel ramsay
more info and tickets here!
Fri SEP 8TH ‘23 - bad FILM NIGHT - hosted by kato + klara
TUE AUG 8TH ‘23 - Pub drinks @ the bank of friendship pub
THU JUL 8TH ‘23 - NOSFERATU WITH LIVE SCORE BY HUGO MAX at prince charles cinema
THU JUN 8TH ‘23 - SPECIAL EVENT - straight 8 originals at bfi festival of film on film, bfi southbank, london - 9.15pm
THU JUN 8TH ‘23 - SPECIAL EVENT - straight 8 originals at bfi festival of film on film, bfi southbank, london - 9.15pm
MON MAY 8TH ‘23 - BANK HOLIDAY. POST-2023-RESULTS PUB MEETUP - LONDON N5
a really good turn out in a really superb pub (bank of friendship) of friends old and new. thanks for coming everyone!
SAT APR 8TH ‘23 - SPECIAL SCREENING, LONDON - STRAIGHT 8 PRESENTS: A BUNCH OF AMATEURS
straight 8 ed saw this at sheffield doc fest and wanted to see it in a room full of filmmakers ever since. thanks to met distribution and garden cinema, that’s exactly what happened!
WED MAR 8TH ‘23 - ASIF KAPADIA’S CREATURE AT ICA, LONDON
a few of us went to see this beautiful and mind-blowing dance film. check it out when you can
wed feb 8TH ‘23 - CINE-REAL SCREENING ROOM, LONDON
what a great one! we split the cost of this 15 seat micro cinema and each audience member voted for a 16mm print from cine-real’s library. the result rolled before our eyes: the red shoes. top night. no pictures. you had to be there!
SUN JAN 8TH ‘23 - CLOSE-up film centre, LONDON
2023 kicked off with a cosy drink at close-up. some old friends and some new - plus a story good enough to grace any straight 8…
thu dec 8th ‘22 - CROWN AND SHUTTLE, SHOREDITCH LONDON
inaugural edition. a great turn out of people - many of whom we didn’t know, and didn't know each other. a cold night of december pub garden vibes and inner warmth!!