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Intro

Still from the UK introduction film.Before showing its chosen films each nation is allowed a short film introducing its programme. Some countries show their charms in tourist style. Others use flashy effects and titles. We and the Netherlands go for humour.  Our intros are eagerly awaited and set the tone for what is to follow. It is no exaggeration to say that our medal-winning films over the years have all had a boost from the laughter and good will created by the intro film that is not in the competition.

In recent years the creator of our introductions has been Brian Dunckley and he came up trumps again with a superb spoof inspired by the Olympics.

British Entries

Each nation is allowed about an hour (the time varies according to a formula which takes account of previous successes) to present a selection of films. Our programme for 2012 was:
Still from 'The Letter'.

The Letter

by Channel 7 Productions

Schoolgirl Samantha finds the official letter when she comes to the breakfast table.

What news will it contain?
Still from 'Jump!'.

Jump!
by
John James, Karen Cherrington, Alan Robinson, Neville Withers, Terry Tkachuk.

Angela is a sculptor, struggling for recognition, She has decided she’s a failure.Echo, a novice guardian angel is sent to help.

Still from 'Trapped'.
Trapped

by Gemma Clarke

Two young people try to cope with today’s world.. Times are hard. There are few jobs.

The girl’s father owes money. Other boys are a work-shy.  Will they sink or swim?

Still from 'Pigeon Post'.
Pigeon Post

by
Stewart Mackay

Sweethearts John and Millie, are parted by the War. Many years later, impatient with his wife, his memory affected by a war wound, John still yearns for the girl he used to send messages to by carrier pigeons.

Still from 'Assumption'.
Assumption

by Alfie Barker

A lone school boy, under pressure from class mates, faces up to the problem.

Still from 'Sparks Become Flames'.
Sparks become Flames
by Rochdale Movie Makers

As a boy, he steals to  survive. As an old man, he feels threatened by the young, especially a couple following him along the street.

British entries in the World Minute Movie Cup

Still from 'A Day in the Life of a Kettle'.
A Day in the Life

by Alan Atkinson

A day in the life --- of a kettle! In England!

Still from 'The Calling'.
The C
alling
by Pam Baker

The house is quiet. Where is he? She checks if he is there ...


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