UNICA 2011 - LUXEMBOURG
WAS HOT !!!

A mountain of work went into this UNICA including the excellent longer promotional film (below) - whose main character returned with a different short introduction each day and with the announcements of each national programme.  One of the biggest cheers of the week was when 11 year old Elena appeared in costume on stage at the opening ceremony. She removed her shiny black shoes  ... explaining that she was a year older now and they were too small to be comfortable!

oved the movie,
watch the hilarious
Making Of .

How did the British entries do?  Very well indeed!

	Our national introduction by Brian Dunckley maintained the quirkly sense of humour for which he is famous and which international audiences associate with Britain. Three charming little girls were off on a mission - only in the last shot was it revealed that they were creating a tableaux of Britania.
	The Trap by Bob Lorrimer won a Silver Medal "typical British Humour" said one jury member.		The Exchange by The Partners won a Diploma and much admiration for camerawork
	Dancer by James Webber won a Bronze Medal with praise for its actors and editing		Chocolate Moon by Mike Donaghy & Alex Moran won a Bronze Medal in the jeunesse section "more British Humour"
Benefit	The World Minute Movie Cup is decided by audience vote and runs on a knockout basis. Both British entries were by Keith Baker ... and as luck would have it they were drawn to compete with each other in the first round! Lost for Words lost by a small margin, so Benefit went on ... and took the next rounds to end up as Best Minute Movie!!!			Lost for Words

Venue

The main home of the festival, where the films were shown is
The Théâtre des Capucins
Don't think "monkeys" but rather the order of hooded monks. The building in the pedestrian area at heart of the city was once a friary. It is now a jewel among the restored old buildings in Luxembourg city and used as a theatre for experimental performances.

Socialising

During a week-long festival everyone needs a break, so UNICA 2011 offered a day out seeing interesting parts of the new city, cruising on the River Mosel and finally visiting a restaurant where fine Mosel wines were offered to drink and to buy for taking home.