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FT/V162 (VHS) FT/V163 (S-VHS)
THE BRITISH AMATEUR VIDEO AWARDS (BAVA) 1996
The complete 10 winners of the competition organised by Camcorder User, Video
Camera and What Video & TV, sponsored by Scotch Videocassettes, as premiered
at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) on November 23,
1996.
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ONE MORE SHOT
Seven Teign Movie Makers (Devon)
This Russian roulette 'duel' between two men is brilliantly lit, shot and
edited, building to an extremely tense climax - to which is added a lovely
'sting in the tail'! Written and directed by Ken Baylis.
See also lib. nos: V 158 item 6, V 173 item 2, FT/V 175 item 2 and V 196
item 7.
BAVA Trophy 1996; IAC Gold Seal 1996 |
Story
6.mins |
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| 2. |
THE EXTINGUISHER!
Graham Rathlin (London)
At some time in the future, when Britain is a totally 'non-smoking' area,
illegal smokers are tracked down by a black-clad motor-cyclist in a gas mask
... A thriller with a serious point underlying it. A Primal Films Production,
photographed in the Widescreen format.
See also V 182 item 2.
BAVA Trophy, Best Photography Award 1996 |
Story
11.mins |
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| 3. |
THE CELL
Jon Morton
A little creature is in a cell for some reason and he seems to possess special
powers, including telekinesis. But all is not what it seems ...
BAVA Trophy, Best Sound 1996 |
Animation
8.mins |
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| 4. |
F-205
Leandro Blanco (Spain)
We are in the cockpit of a modern jumbo jet when there is an emergency ...
We hear the voices of those involved, while visuals of just the instrument
panels tell the story. A feast of editing!
See also lib. nos: V 166/167 item 5.
BAVA Trophy, 1st Prize 1996; IAC International Award, Best Sound, Best Overseas
1997 |
Story
10.mins |
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| 5. |
THE ART OF ANTHONY LAWRENCE
Oscar Riesel (London)
A look at another artist's work, from the maker of The World of P. J.
Crook (see lib. nos: V 152/153 item 4). As before, the artist is interviewed
by Bobbi Riesel, and discusses some of his past work and, more particularly,
his current project.
BAVA Trophy, Best Documentary Award 1996 |
Documentary
15.mins |
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| 6. |
THE FINAL TAKE
Nottingham Cine & Video Makers
A group of young film-makers is hard at work on their production, trying
desperately to get it right, despite certain problems they encounter! Not
quite how an IAC Club might go about it, of course, but there are laughs
along the way ... ! Written and directed by James Heppell.
See also lib. nos: V 166/167 item 3.
BAVA Trophy 1996; IAC Gold Seal, Best Humour 1997 |
Humour
Story
b&w/col
12.mins |
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| 7. |
THE LIVING, THE DEAD AND THE HUNGRY
Rachel Jayes and Alex McAllister
A Western saloon, gunfights, a sheriff; all good fun - and Elvis too! And
all done in plasticine! An Alb Production filmed in the Widescreen format.
BAVA Trophy 1996 |
Animation
9.mins |
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| 8. |
GLAMOUR MAN
Philip Beasley (Essex)
John (Steve Kutz), recently redundant, and his wife Maureen (Sarah Iliffe),
have got into a boring rut. As he says, 'There's got to be more [in life]
than this'. One day, he sees a camcorder 'bargain' in a local shop and decides
to go into 'private video-making' - with surprising results ... Nicely written,
edited and produced by the Director.
See also lib. nos: V 154 item 3 and V 173 item 1.
BAVA Trophy 1996; IAC Daily Mail Trophy, Best Humour 1996 |
Humour
Story
9.mins |
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| 9. |
VIRTUALLY REALITY
Cardiff Tape Club (South Wales)
A computer buff is working at home on his machine, when things begin to go
rather wrong ... ! Directed by Ken Green.
BAVA Trophy 1996 |
Humour
Story
4.mins |
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| 10. |
THE INTERVIEW
Guy McNair-Wilson
Nina (Nina Beck) is put forward by her agent for a job. When she arrives
at her hotel the evening before the all-important interview, the nightmares
begin ...
BAVA Trophy, Best Acting Award (Nina Beck) 1996
Master tapes donated by the competition organisers. |
Story
17.mins |
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Price: £4.00 Total running time VHS / S-VHS 101 mins.
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