I have been to Belfast many times over the years but not for some time. I am back there on Friday and Saturday for a shoot, so naturally it would be a good opportunity to get the video DSLR locals together for some networking like I try to do in every place I shoot or do a workshop in!
The meetups aren’t specifically for DSLR shooters, all are welcome. It’s purely a social thing. Meet in a nice bar have a few drinks and chat. It’s been decided to meet at the Queen’s Film theatre bar at 8pm (i will do my best to get there at that time as have to offload RED EPIC rushes first!) then if it sucks we can move on somewhere else. But at least it’s a place we can meet, sit, chat, gather etc…
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Im in, Im coming up from Dublin so Im really not sure of good bars there..
I’d be up for coming along. It would be great to meet yourself Philip and some local filmmakers.
I won’t be in Belfast unfortunately – but one pub worth your consideration is this one
http://www.crownbar.com/
I’m just a beginner.. thinking of getting a video DSLR for fun really.
OK if i come along..?
location wise, Belfast is not exactly short of options.. Whites, Duke of York, Spaniard, Cloth Ear all great on a Sat.
Crown is beautiful but can be touristy.
great! just need to nail down one place that wont be too noisy where we can sit and talk.
‘sit and talk’ can be more challenging.. what time?
about 8pm…someone suggested http://www.queensfilmtheatre.com/ as they have a nice bar and space
great idea.. all those other places will be heaving!
Yea QFT looks quite nice, havnt been in there myself though..
Looking forward to it Phil, I’ll be there with a couple of other guys. A quiet bar location on a Saturday night in Belfast is a hard call, I’ve never visited the QFT bar, but it might be the best option for getting to sit and talk.
The Garrick Bar on Chichester Street is a good venue, however as with most bars on a Saturday evening you may have to shout over the music! QFT could be a better location if you want to chat and have a drink. I’ve passed this on to some other ‘creative’ friends who may be interested in catching up!
http://www.queensfilmtheatre.com/aboutus/eat-drink/
I’ll be in Belfast on Friday and Saturday so I plan to come along for the meetup. Should be a bit of craic!
I’ll definitely come along to that! The QFT should be quiet, but the Crown is well worth considering. Quiet is a tall order on a Saturday in Belfast.
Thanks for the invitation Philip. I’m looking forward to meeting you and hearing how you get on with RED Epic. Have a safe journey to Norn Iron!
Hi Phil, wouldn’t miss it. QFT’s a nice wee spot – a good starting point anyway!
Hi Phil, I can call up to Belfast from Newry Saturday night. Look forward to meeting you at QFT. All the best George
Glad you liked my suggestion of the Queens Film Theatre. It’s a great space, dedicated to independent film and theatre. The gin may not be up to scratch, but we could all head down to Muriels after!
The QFT is a great spot to meet, then The Crown is a must!
just contributed my modest $50 but I do wish you both all the best. I know very well Funding is absolutely the worst part of film-making.
Philip, dam it, I can’t believe I missed that!! Frig me. When are you back!!