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BIAFF - BRITISH INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR FILM FESTIVAL (Weymouth 2012)
It is always interesting to see what the future of amateur video may hold. BIAFF
encourages entries by young film-makers and this selection brings together some
of the best. There are three discs with 19 videos ranging from 2 stars right up
to the Best Film Made by a Young British Film-Maker. With an average film time of
approximately four minutes, this is a fast moving, constantly changing programme
of varied styles and subjects.
Click here for
Festival
Report.
DISC 1 |
BATTLE OF THE BRAVE Alex Knill, Michael Bryant and William Haley (Pontypridd) An assured piece of film-making about a small scale encounter in wartime France. 3 stars |
Drama |
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DEAD HEADS Dylan Amos, Evie Bushby, Billy Crisp, Dylan Dent, Nicole Graham, Lucas Hughes, Bradley Leatherbarrow, Adam Nodding & Mark Young (Co.Durham) Some Primary School video makers create imaginative multi media halloween animation. 3 stars |
Animation |
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YOUTH TODAY Jude Leigh-Kaufman (Essex) A vox pop documentary giving teenagers the opportunity to describe themselves. 3 stars |
Documentary |
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WE LOVE FAIR TRADE Fulston Manor School 9A Art Class (Kent) A complex and fascinating exploration of animation possibilities. 3 stars |
Animation |
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MAGICIAN Sammy Jones, Worthing High School Film Club (Worthing) A schoolboy finds it difficult to deal with his own unusual talents. 3 stars |
Drama |
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STAY WITH ME The Hills Lower School (Bedford) A moody supernatural thriller of a school with an unwanted guest. 4 stars |
Drama |
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WE ARE ROCKSTARS George Smith, Megan Smith, Cat Dixon, Tom Cunningham (Surrey) A dynamic pop video with some excellent computer manipulation. 4 stars |
Pop video |
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THE OPEN DOOR Dan Allen (Essex) Crisp photography, editing and sound create a chilling atmosphere in this well made thriller. 3 stars |
Drama |
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DISC 2 |
KATY AND I Olly Newport (Worthing) The secret of a good documentary is to find a fascinating subject. Jack is totally open about his obsession about by Katy Perry. 3 stars |
Documentary |
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THE PERFECT SUNDAY Lucy Amelia Shepherd (Suffolk) A snappily edited biographical description of the perfect day. 3 stars |
Comedy documentary |
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HEDGEROW TALES Buchlyvie Primary School (Stirlingshire) A Primary School project under the guidance of professional filmmakers produces a charming stop frame animation using found natural objects. 4 stars |
Animation |
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BLITZ Sophie Greig, Charlie Manton, Catherine Ward-Thomas (Surrey) Good film making skills demonstrated in this claustrophobic thriller. 3 stars |
Horror/thriller |
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CRAZY Chloe Parsons & Charlotte Gardner (Essex) A beautifully sung version of the Gnarls Barkley song in a simple black and white pop video 3 stars |
Music video |
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THE SADNESS OF KING GEORGE Year 5 Beechcroft St.Pauls Primary School (Weymouth) The Statue of King George in Weymouth comes to the rescue of the Olympics 2012. 2 stars |
Animation |
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TRAPPED Gemma Clarke (Essex) Two teenagers each express the difficulties of being trapped in their situation, but each has aspirations. All they need is a chance. 4 Stars, Best Film in the 16-21 year old category |
Drama |
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A LIFELESS LIFE Pascale Kasirabo (Middlesex) A teenager discovers that "in life moments define lives" in this poetically expressed cry of despair. 4 stars |
Drama |
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REMEMBER ME Sarah Robinson & Nick Willoughby (Hampshire) A daughter's love finally helps a father to cope with the loss of his wife in this very sympathetic production. 4 stars |
Drama |
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DISC 3 |
DON'T TURN YOUR BACK William Fuller (Hampshire) A visually original way to put across an important environmental message. 3 stars |
Environmental |
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LETTERS OF WAR (1915) Tim Bush, Nick Bush, Freya Morrison, Lola Morrison (Watford) Expressing the views of adult lovers is difficult for children but this is a good attempt. 3 stars |
Drama |
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ASSUMPTION Alfie Barker (Leeds) An excellent filmic representation of the reality of teenage angst in an urban environment which will grip audiences. 5 Stars, Best Film in the under 16 year old category, Best Young British Film-maker |
Drama |
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Total running time 85 mins. DVD.
Rental fee £7.50