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THE LAST EAR BENDER Sarah Price, London A delightful idea. Do you have similar special powers? (filmed on an iPhone) |
Comedy |
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2. | THE VAMPIRE’S SHADOW Leszek Cygan,Leeds Beware the approach of a vampire after sunset in this paper cutout animation. 2 Stars |
Animation |
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DOT COM Max Gregory, Southampton An effectively told story of a young student is abused at college and on social media. 3 Stars (preview it online) |
Drama |
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BORIS IN THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE Charlie Walton, West Yorkshire Charlie’s creation “Boris the Robot” makes a further appearance in this paper animation. |
Animation |
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PSYCHOSIS Bethany Ibberson, Sheffield A drama student with a history of mental difficulties finds her anxieties renewed by a mix of old loves and new scripts. 4 stars |
Drama |
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6. | MITCHELL GOLDFIELD Emmie Thompson & Lily Thompson, Tyne and Wear A lovely graphic designed pen and ink animation of the sad life of Mitchell. |
Animation |
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7. | SCHOOL OF THE LIVING DEAD Maisie Winnard, Sheffield Wales High School admits the living dead under its full inclusion programme. 4 Stars (preview it online) |
Comedy |
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THE BLOWOUT Corey Hodkin, Sheffield A very well filmed dramatic thriller with a comic twist. 3 Stars |
Comedy |
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9. | VEXATION Joel Edwards, Dorset A kidnap thriller with a tense chase. 4 Stars (preview it online) |
Drama |
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10. | CAVITY Jane Tsz Yan Lo, Harrow A complex non chronological tale of a young man and woman with relationship difficulties. |
Drama |
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11. | PAWN STARS Joseph Raynes, Sheffield A funny parody where support for chess creates the same enthusiasm and violence as football. Complete with a ripped off supporter’s song. 3 Stars |
Comedy |
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12. | FLASH BACK George Tate,Southampton An intriguingly edited tale of violence and revenge. 3 Stars (preview it online) |
Drama |
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13. | AKIN Robin Harvey, Bedford A simple idea well told in alternating editing of a world order challenged by riots. The Police and the Rebels are heavily armed, but who is the enemy? 4 Stars (preview it online) |
Drama |
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14. | THE LAST BISCUIT Emma Kitson, Leeds A charming tale about a young girl investigating which of her siblings took the last biscuit. Best under 16 entry |
Comedy |
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WATCHED Richard Forstmann, Germany A delightful stop-motion animation of a man’s attempted escape from the ever watching eye of a robotic camera. Best 16-21 years (preview it online) |
Animation |
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TURNING TABLES Rebecca Staniforth, Sheffield This beautifully told story shows that starting a new job, even with the support of more experienced staff, is always a life changing experience. IAC Diamond, Best British Young Film Maker (article on making it) (preview it online) |
Drama |
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