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BIAFF 2018 SELECTION 1, DISC 2      

AWARD WINNERS      

1. Still from 'Significant Witness'. SIGNIFICANT WITNESS
Channel 7 Productions, Cambridgeshire

A police investigation of how much a young witness knows about a murder.

5 Stars, Denham Gold Cup for Best Affiliated Club Entry   (preview it online)
(interview with Lindsay Townlay and Darren Lalonde)

Drama
28 mins


2. Still from 'Compensation Culture'. COMPENSATION CULTURE
Alan Atkinson, Rugby

A TV advert for a rather dubious compensation lawyer.

5 Stars

Comedy
1 min


3. Still from 'Skomer'. SKOMER; GETTING CLOSE TO NATURE
Peter J.Durnall, Staffs

A week as a volunteer warden on the Welsh island national nature reserve.

5 Stars

Nature
15 mins


4. Still from 'Its Not Me'. IT'S NOT ME
Howard-Smith, West Midlands

Something upsets Gemma during a visit to a school friend's house, but what is it?

5 stars   (preview it online)   (interview with Howard-Smith)

Psychological thriller
26 mins


5. Still from 'Lost in Words'. LOST IN WORDS
Ivyy Yuying Chen, Surrey

A graphic animation of the frustration and confusion in different languages.

5 Stars

Animation
2 mins


6. Still from 'Cowpuccino'.COWPUCCINO
John Roberts, Nottinghamshire

An amusing science fiction hunt for milk for the morning coffee.

5 Stars   (preview it online)

Sci-fi / Comedy
7 mins


7. Still from 'Smile'.SMILE
Geoff Harmer, Hampshire

'Smile.its not the end of the world' could be the title in this well made drama about a girl's fear of her own dreams.

5 Stars

Dark comedy
11 mins


8. TRAVEL COMPANION Still from 'Travel Companion'.South Downs Film Makers, West Sussex

A holiday of a lifetime. Book your ticket now!

5 stars

Drama
10 mins


9. Still from 'Beer Pressure'.BEER PRESSURE Matthew McMullan, Sheffield

Alcohol brings out the worst family relationship at a funeral.

5 stars   (preview it online)

Comedy/drama,
9 mins


10. Still from 'Man with the Van'.MAN WITH THE VAN AND SPRAY CAN Anthony Ward, Leicester

A fascinating study of a mural artist at work to celebrate Leicester City Football Club.

5 stars

Documentary
10 mins


11. Still from 'Peephole'.PEEPHOLE Richard Anthony Dunford, West Sussex

A hole in a wall proves too much for a hotel guest.

5 stars

Comedy
1 min


12. Still from 'Return Address'.RETURN ADDRESS Edward Evans, UK

An agoraphobic faces the dilemma of returning an incorrectly posted letter.

5 stars

Drama
5 mins


13. Still from 'Helpless'.HELPLESS Derby Movie Makers, Derby

Thought provoking imagery with an empty location and a body causes confusion and despair in the protagonist.

4 stars

Drama
5 mins


Blue-ray

Rental fee £7.50
Provided as part of a Selection.