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BIAFF 1998 Awards Selection 1
A selection of award-winners in the 1998 IAC International Film and Video Competition, premiered at movie 98, held April 17-19, 1998, in Buxton, Derbyshire.
| 1. | FATHER'S CHRISTMAS Stoke Cine & Video Society Father (Nigel Peever) is 'caught in the act' on Christmas Eve, putting the presents round the tree, by his two daughters (Amanda and Samantha Banks), but is finally 'rescued' from his predicament ... This is a charming, unsentimental movie, directed by Paul Humphrey. IAC Silver Seal 1998 |
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| 2. | ARTISTIQUE Ken Wilson (West Yorks) An amateur cameraman, Phillipe [sic] (Jason Rigby) is discovered by Jaques [sic] (Simon Wilson) while out on a shoot. There then follows a discussion (in pidgin French) about the merits and demerits of various styles and techniques of movie-making - with many lovely 'in' jokes for all movie-makers. Lots of fun (including the accents)! IAC Silver Seal 1998 |
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| 3. | HOLIDAY SPIRITS Pioneer Film Group (Bucks) Gerald (Ron Groom) and Frances (Sybil Bath) return from their holiday, but then have some unsettling experiences ... An intriguing and nicely-executed movie with convincing performances. Produced and directed by John W. Walker. IAC Silver Seal 1998 |
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| 4. | CLOWNS Good Trowels CF TV Productions (Somerset) Two ex-school chums Peter (James Trapmore) and Junie (Hannah Roberts) meet again after a few years and we learn of their respective feelings for each other, both then and now. Well shot and edited, with good atmospheric lighting. Wide-screen format; directed by Richard Jones. IAC Silver Seal 1998 |
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| 5. | IMAGES OF SALACIA John Williams (Staffs) A remarkable and riveting movie, in which we watch sculptor Denis Parsons work on a beautiful, commissioned statue in lime-wood, while hearing his thoughts and reminiscences on the sound-track. IAC Gold Seal 1998 |
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| 6. | EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS John Astin (Herts.) An attractive and revealing movie which records a fascinating visit to the independent island republic of Iceland. IAC Silver Seal 1998 |
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| 7. | OUT OF THE BLUE Kristian Digby (Middx) Ellie and Sarah are two college students living together. This essentially adult movie follows the progress of their relationship ... NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN IAC Gold Seal 1998 |
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Total running time 76 mins.
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