Available as part of Selections 1, 2 and 3
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NO HIDDEN EXTRAS Rhys Lewis & Ian Smyth, Cardiff A tense drama in which a female escort is having problems with her ex-lover who confuses relationships with work. IAC Diamond, Best Editing, Best Sound |
Drama |
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2. | THE HOLY SPIRIT David Brezina, Czech Republic A powerful documentary of an East European student in an isolated situation in the USA being religiously indoctrinated. (English subtitles) 5 Stars, Best Documentary (interview with David Brezina; preview the film on-line .) |
Documentary |
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MEDITATIONS OF A LIGHTHOUSE John Roberts, Nottinghamshire A skillful and poetic animation of a lighthouse with some lovely throwaway visual gags. 5 Stars, Best Animation, Best 60 second Movie (article on making it) (preview it online) |
Animation |
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LOCATING LOVE Frankie Knezaloid Jamieson, Cumbria A gentle reminder of the agony of being a naïve youngster desperate to discover love. 4 Stars, Best Under 16 entry |
Comedy |
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FRIDGEMANIA Emmanuel Dubois, France A very funny French comedy of an old man’s battle with complications caused by the breakdown of his fridge. (English subtitles) IAC Diamond, Best Comedy (article about making it) (preview it online) |
Comedy |
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6. | EXPLODING HEARTS Liam Sanderson, Sheffield Wales High School goes romantic producing a delightful mix of Teenager angst and comedy. IAC Diamond |
Drama |
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7. | THE INTERVIEW Finchley Film Makers, London Who is interviewing whom in this snapping comedy? 5 Stars, Best entry from an affiliated club. (preview it online) |
Comedy |
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A REGOLA D’ARTE (WELL DONE) Riccardo Di Gerlando, Italy A gentle feel good tale of a disabled man’s passion for the local art gallery. (English subtitles) IAC Diamond |
Drama |
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13:01 Teren Brandy Large, Cambridge Some interesting animation and graphic design of a commuter train journey. 5 Stars, Best British Young Film Maker (preview it online) (interview with Teren Brandy Large) |
Animation |
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THE NEST Phillip Guy, Greater Manchester A pair of breeding blackbirds bring up their young. 5 Stars |
Documentary |
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ONCE UPON A DREAM Anthony Nion, Belgium A sweet romance. Can the girl of his dreams be the same in daylight? (English subtitles) IAC Diamond |
Drama |
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THE DOMINO EFFECT Mikolaj Wrobel, Poland Bullying takes many forms in this thought provoking youth drama (English subtitles) Best Entry in the 16-21 Category (article about making it) |
Drama |
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KING KRAK AND THE DRAGON Andrew Gagg, Worcester A lovely animation telling the ancient legend of the dragon of Krakov. 5 stars |
Animation |
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THE SEDATE ESCAPE Joe Dearman, Harrogate Amusing single frame plasticine animation of the greatest escape since Colditz. IAC Diamond (preview it online)) |
Animation |
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ARCHWAY 0173 Pat Knight, Leicester An old phone bought at an auction provides an historic link in this enjoyable story. 5 stars |
Drama |
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TAREK CHALABI Finn Halvar Peters, Germany A Syrian refugee describes his journey to Germany in search of asylum in words and font styles. (English soundtrack) 5 stars, UNICA Medal (preview it online)) |
Documentary |
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SHED Adam Mann & Sri Jalapathy, Tyne & Wear After his children left home the allotment represents all that Jim has lost or is losing. 5 stars |
Drama |
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