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FT/V187
SHOWREEL - TERRY MENDOZA
As part of the IAC's 1999 'Year of the Film & Video Library', a number
of 'Showreel' tapes were invited from certain individuals and groups. The
first of these was by Terry Mendoza of Westcliff, Essex. There is an optional
interval between items 5 and 6.
| 1. |
SELF SERVICE
(with Paul Mercer)
A young man (Dave Aldous) steals a car, but it soon runs out of petrol so
he has to call in to an old-style garage. Having had his tank filled up,
he then refuses to pay the elderly man (Geoff Birch) the full rate and drives
off again. But after dark, he returns ... Good performances, together with
excellent lighting and tight editing, make this a most atmospheric thriller.
Transfer from 16mm film (lib. no: 1336).
IAC International Award, Best 16mm Award, Best Story Award, Best Acting Award
(Dave Aldous) 1988 |
Story
11.mins |
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| 2. |
UNDER COVER
Roger Cork, a television investigative journalist, brilliantly
played by Dave Aldous, takes his film crew into the back streets of Southend
to uncover the truth about Mr Smith, an unqualified surgeon operating as
a transcapitation consultant, bringing misery and ruin to the lives of his
patients. Also featuring members of Westcliff's Operatic & Dramatic Society.
See also lib. nos: V 91, V 109/110 item 2 and FT/V 164 item 1.
UNSUITABLE FOR CHILDREN
MAY UPSET SENSITIVE VIEWERS
BAVA Runner-up 1992; IAC Daily Mail Trophy, Best Video Award, Best Humour
Award, Best Acting Award (Dave Aldous) 1992 |
Story
7.mins |
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| 3. |
MAKING WAVES
(with Chris Taylor, FACI)
Behind the scenes of a local radio station. A record of events from early
morning to late at night, in the studios of Essex Radio and on location for
its outside broadcasts.
Transfer from super 8 film (lib. no: sup 177).
See also lib. no: FT 118.
Ten Best Oscar 1984; IAC Gold Seal 1985 |
Documentary
30.mins |
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| 4. |
MAN ENOUGH
A mock 'advert' showing a macho, gold medallion-wearing male preparing to
go out ...
See also lib. no: V 186 item 10. |
Humour
1.min |
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| 5. |
THE MOST FAMOUS TRAIN ...
Climb aboard the Orient Express and meet Terry's fellow travellers and some
of the friendly staff. See the stunning scenery of Switzerland, Lichtenstein
and Austria en route from London to Venice via Folkestone.
See also lib. no: V 75.
IAC Gold Seal 1991 |
Travel
15.mins |
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| 6. |
AMSTERDAM SNAPSHOT
A montage of the sights, sounds and musical experiences found in Amsterdam,
the Netherlands' city of trams, canals, flowers, churches, cafes and a wide
social mix of visitors and residents. Filmed in 1990.
See also lib. no: V 77.
IAC Silver Seal 1991 |
Travel
5.mins |
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| 7. |
STAKEOUT
Two men in a van are watching a particular house. When the owner leaves,
one of the watchers makes his move ... |
Humour
Story
1.min |
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| 8. |
MASQUE
Regardless of the weather, each year in the two weeks before Lent, Venice
celebrates its scandalous 18th-Century debauchery with Carnivale! A slick
music montage of fascinating faces, filmed in 1991.
See also lib. nos: FT/V 112 item 3, FT/V 164 item 5 and FT/V 175 item 3. |
Visual
3.min |
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| 9. |
HOOKED ON WAX
A riveting documentary about Tracy Birch and how she designs and makes
multi-striped, carved candles. A well-shot and edited movie, the candle-maker's
own voice-over making an excellent and informative complement to the visuals.
See also lib. nos: FT/V 142 item 3 and V 149.
IAC Gold Seal 1995 |
Documentary
9.mins |
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| 10. |
VELO
Riders of somewhat eccentric bicycles take part in a series of comical races,
which are highly entertaining for both spectators and viewers alike. Beautifully
observed and edited to apt, descriptive music.
Transfer from super 8 film (lib. no: sup 163).
See also lib. no: FT 119.
IAC Gold Seal 1995 |
Visual
6.mins |
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| 11. |
WILLING PARTNERS
A wealthy tycoon, George (Roy Foster), believes that his attractive young
wife, Tricia (Tricia Kent), is having an affair with her golf instructor,
Gary (Russell Byrne). George invites his business partner, David (David Aldous),
to investigate. This leads to a web of betrayal, jealousy and greed. Screenplay
by Peter Davison; photo-graphed by Tony Lench; produced by John Eaton.
See also lib. nos: FT/V 123 item 3 and V 186 item 13.
CONTAINS VIOLENCE
UNSUITABLE FOR CHILDREN
IAC International Award, Best Club Award, Best Photography Award 1994 |
Story
24.mins |
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| 12. |
THE SHOOT
A glorious 'send-up' of the silent movies era, well shot, lit and edited,
with effective performances and really special 'film' effects created with
video techniques. There are even a few echoes of the classic 1941 professional
madcap comedy Hellzapoppin' ...
See also lib. nos: V 150, V 152/153 item 9, V 173 item 5 and FT/V 175 item
6.
BAVA Trophy, Best Comedy 1995; IAC Gold Seal 1995
(Making of article on IAC website -
click here.) |
Humour
Story
10.mins |
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Price: £4.00 Total running time S-VHS 120 mins.
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