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NORTH v SOUTH FINALISTS 1995
The North v South Competition Final (originally founded by the late John
Wright, FACI) is between five entries from the north of Britain and five
from the south.
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NORTH |
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| 1. |
OUCH!
Stoke Cine and Video Society
A young man (Nigel Peever) with a dental problem tries various methods (short
of actually going to the dentist!) to relieve the situation. His wife (Julia
Prescott) is, sadly, less than helpful! Directed by Tyrone Williams. |
Humour
9.mins |
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| 2. |
TAKING THE MEDICINE
Southport Cine and Video Society
One of 'The World in Focus' series, this deals with the NHS - and waiting
lists - and centres on a particular waiting-room. Based on an idea by Barbara
Marsh and Mike Waring. |
Humour
15.mins |
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| 3. |
DEAD MAN'S CHEST
Stoke Cine and Video Society
From the title, you'll probably guess, me hearties, that this is a tale of
treasure-trove - with a villainous Captain Herod (Nigel Peever, who also
directs) holding his crew, including the cabin-boy Ben Dory (Matthew Watkins),
to ransom so that he can have it all for himself. Costumes, swords and wigs
all help the period (1787) atmosphere. Lots of fun!
See also lib. nos: V 194/195 item 2. |
Story
12.mins |
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| 4. |
SHEERLUCK JONES AND THE PRINCESS OF DARKNESS
Swan Movie Makers
A send-up of a certain famous detective who smokes a meerschaum pipe (Ken
Harrison)! His partner, Dr Watsup, is played by Stan Batty, and their adversary,
Liza Wake, is Dawn Owens. Script and Direction by Kevin Larkins. |
Humour
21.mins |
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| 5. |
REVENGE
Stoke Cine and Video Society
A young man, David Finch (Nigel Peever), arrives late for work (again) one
morning, and within minutes the works generator, which is his responsibility,
fails (again!). As a result his boss sacks him instantly. The title tells
what this movie is about ...
See also lib. nos: V 194/195 item 5. |
Story
10.mins |
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SOUTH |
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| 6. |
AD INFINITUM
Medway Movie Makers (Kent)
A group of friends wants to make an entry for a movie competition and eventually
decide to make a film of the filming. Good acting all round and neatly done
- it's sometimes difficult to work out which is the film and which is the
film of the film! Directed by Jeff Friend and produced by Gwen Grindley. |
Story
13.mins |
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| 7. |
ONE MORE SHOT
Seven Teign Movie Makers
This Russian roulette 'duel' between two men is brilliantly lit, shot and
edited, building to an extremely tense climax - to which is added a lovely
'sting in the tail'! Written and directed by Ken Baylis.
See also lib. nos: V 158 item 6, FT/V 162/163 item 1, V 173 item 2 and FT/V
175 item 2.
BAVA Trophy 1996; IAC Gold Seal 1996 |
Story
6.mins |
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| 8. |
BIG DEAL
Lincoln Video Club
A group of gamblers get together to play five-card stud ... Directed by Chris
Santer. |
Story
8.mins |
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| 9. |
SOME YOU WIN
Teign Cine and Video Group
At noon, an old tramp (Ken Baylis) is pushing his belongings in his old pram
when he picks up a coin, reading WIN on one side and LOSE on the other. He
then experiences a series of unexpected incidents ... This is an interesting,
surreal movie which creates its own atmosphere very economically without
dialogue, but with effective use of sound. Written by Victor Vasey, directed
by Kristian Digby and produced by Richard Wheeler.
See also lib. no: V 158 item 4. |
Story
8.mins |
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| 10. |
THE FAIRFAX BEQUEST
Orpington Video and Film Makers (Kent)
Oliver Fairfax (Malcolm Mountjoy), a Lloyd's 'name', used to have an 1839
oil-painting in his family, which has gone. It is his great wish to get it
back (legally!), against the instincts of his wife Grace (Annabelle Lancaster),
because the story goes that the painting has a curse on it ... Screenplay
by Reg Lancaster from an idea by Mike Turner.
IAC Gold Seal 1997
Donated by the competition organisers. |
Story
21.mins |
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Price: £4.00 Total running time S-VHS 123 mins.
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