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IAC MERMAIDS & MINI-MERMAIDS 2004 (Library ref no. 91)
During the Autumn Convention and AGM
weekend it is customary for IAC regions to compete in a
light-hearted film contest. "The Mermaid" is for longer films and
"The Mini-Mermaid" is for films up to one-minute long. |
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AT HEAVEN'S GATE by Hornchurch Cine & Video Club (Jim Tumbridge) While waiting at the Pearly Gates two men get talking about their deaths and find they have more in common than they suspected. |
comedy 4 mins |
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2. | MR. CHRISTMAS by Gusto Pictures(Nigel Barton) Christmas a time for Santa and for coloured lights flashing, but a flashing Santa may be going too far for Doncaster. |
spoof documentary |
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3. | JANUARY JOY uncredited Lots of people choose a January holiday break ... but few of
them opt for Gloucester Docks, which according to this film have
very little in the way of interest, or hotels. |
Spoof Documentary |
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4. | THE LECTURE Gordon Bullock At the night school, the lecturer is ready, the notes are
sorted, the time is nigh ... but where are the students? |
Comedy |
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5. | CHRISTMAS DELIGHT by Lowestoft Video Workshop The VIP cook demonstrates the making of a Christmas cake ... with lots of brandy! |
Comedy |
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SAVED BY A WHISKER by Toucan Films Man saves dog ... which makes him an unwilling local hero, but there is more to the tale than meets the eye. |
Comedy 6 mins. |
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7. | SIMPLE SISYPHUS Colin Jones & Dick Horn A simple son makes a hash of various chores, though his heart is in the right place. (Read about making it.). |
Animation |
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8. |
AND THEN ... by Barry Lockwood It takes patience to build a tower of cards but just as it nears completion ... |
3 mins |
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Mini Mermaids |
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AFTERNOON TEA by Valrie Ellis A teatime conversation turns to the problems of a nephew .. |
Comedy 1 min |
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2. | THE PARTING by Cloak and Dagger Sometimes a man's got to do, what a man's got to do. |
Comedy
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3. | IN LOVING MEMORY by Mavis & Harry Bird, Julie Greenwood and Peter Jeffery A widow enjoys the bequest from her mean husband. |
Comedy
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4. | HENRY'S LATE FRIEND The John Street Film & Video Unit, Lowestoft Cine & Camcorder Club A chance meeting sets two old friends talking. A mutual friend
has died suddenly. |
Comedy
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5. | WHOSE ROUND? Edinburgh Cine & Video Society When two friends are on a spree it seems only fair to take turns paying. |
Comedy |
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6. | THE VISITOR John Guile (South Downs Video & Film Makers) What kind of reception should a mother-in-law expect when she turns up unannounced and plans to stay? |
Comedy |
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MARGARETS by Barry Lockwood Clever trickery makes this a memorable version of musical chairs. |
Comedy
1.min |
Total running time 50 mins. DVD or MiniDV Tape
Price £7.50.