YOUNG FACES AT BIAFF 2018
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PULSE Gage Oxley, Leeds An intriguing single shot video expressing the dilemma experienced by a young man dealing with his sexuality. IAC Diamond, Best Entry 16-21y, Best British Young Film-maker (interview with Gage Oxley and Beth Fallon) |
Drama |
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2. | LOST BALL Charlie Walton, Leeds Creatively imaginative graphic animation of a boy searching for his ball. Special Young People’s Competition (no star ratings), Best entry under 16y (preview it online) (interview with Charlie Walton) |
Animation |
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FALL OF A KING 24601 Films / Jack Butler, Surrey A well written and acted mix of Julius Caesar, a chess match and a discussion on loyalty and power. 3 Stars |
Drama |
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ZERREISSPROBE (Ordeal) (with subtitles) Azden Aygul, Germany Facing personal embarrassment is never easy, especially for a teenage girl. 4 Stars |
Fiction |
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A TERRIBLY GREAT DAY Michael Houghton, Leeds Emma is a widow with a wicked sense of humour who wakes in hospital and considers her life. 4 Stars (preview it online) |
Drama |
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6. | SCARLET’S VOW Ella Simpson, Sheffield Rugged landscape is the stage for an historical drama of brotherly jealousy and a lover’s vengeance. 4 Stars (preview it online) |
Drama |
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7. | WHAT IF … Emma Kitson, Leeds A child’s animated view of what the world could be like if things were different. Special Young People’s Competition (no star ratings given) (interview with Emma Kitson) |
Animation |
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8. | HOW TO GET ABS IN 5 DAYS Ellie May Cocks, Sheffield An unexpected win of gym membership causes Jacob to realise that “you win some, you lose some” 4 Stars |
Romantic/drama |
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9. | PUSHING BUTTONS A young group from “Home”, Manchester An amusing “people watching” video of life in an apartment lift. Best entry in Special Young People’s Competition 16-21y (no star ratings given) (preview it online) |
Comedy/drama |
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10. | READY SALTED 24601 Films / Jack Butler Sam’s friends and psychiatrist are all concerned at his depression. 3 Stars (preview it online) |
Drama |
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11. | SCHAFE ZAHLEN (Counting Sheep) Cedric Dolassek, Germany What can you do if you can’t get to sleep? Special Young People’s Competition (no star ratings given) (preview it online) |
Animation |
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12. | WINTER IN LONDON Lookitsfarhan, London An exciting modern edit of a youthful view of a major city. 4 Stars (preview it online) |
Alternative Short Movie |
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13. | LOOSE TO NOOSE Thinc Film, London The frustrations of a young politician is ambitiously told with mobile cameras and sound. 4 Stars (preview it online) |
Drama |
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