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BIAFF 2010 Awards Selection 1 (Library ref no. 107)
Compilation by Val Ellis, reviews by Michael Gough.
This is the first selection of entries from the BIAFF 2010 Competition. The
Awards range from 4-Stars to the main competition winner, with all styles
of film-making. The heart of the programme is a very hard-hitting thriller
which won the Daily Mail Trophy. Some club audiences may find it uncomfortable
but it is extremely well told. There is also some light relief in this selection
from animation, comedy, documentary and a charming Polish film.
1. | BUS BABY Jason Hasford & Gino Evans (Manchester) What would it be like if babies could talk? The best films often start with a simple idea. In this case, the makers made it work through the clever use of special effects to amuse and tell a powerful message.
IAC Four Star,
2010 |
Drama |
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2. | VICIOUS CULTURE
John Blight (Rhyl, North Wales) From Jamie's opening monologue, we are treated to a superbly acted tour de force. Even when they try to avoid it, two brothers are caught in the trap of organised crime. The casual violence is shocking but fits the scenario of this thriller which deservedly won the Daily Mail Trophy for the Best Entry in the Competition. IAC Diamond, Best British Entry, Daily Mail Trophy Winner 2010
Note: The producers of this film describe its age suitability
to be 15 years or over because of strong language and
violence. |
Drama |
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3. | DAYS AWAY Circle Eight Film Group (Guildford, Surrey) A charming animation inspired by the old fashioned British Rail travel posters.
(4 Stars) (Best Animation) 2010 |
Animation |
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4. | BETWEEN Michal Stenzel & Anna Kasperska (Poland) A wonderful feel good' story with universal appeal and relevance. The location is a drab block of flats, where the various inhabitants along the corridor live isolated lives until an eccentric old lady arrives. The universal language of film with camera movement and lighting adds greatly to the plot development. A simple tale brilliantly told.
IAC Diamond, Best Story
2010 |
Comedy/Drama |
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5. | ENIGMA Clive Atkins, (Sutton Coldfield) A well researched and produced documentary about the World War II code breakers at Bletchley Park.
5 Stars BIAFF 2010 |
Documentary |
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6. | CLINT Florian Gregor & Philipp Scholz (Germany) Clint is addicted to cigarettes but his girlfriend has other ideas - its either her or the fags! What a choice! Can he give up the cigarettes to save his love life? Or can he keep smoking without Mia finding out? What has fate got in store for him?
IAC Diamond, Best Editing, Best Comedy, BIAFF 2010 |
Comedy |
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Total running time 83 mins. DVD or MiniDV tape.
Price £7.50.