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- Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:27 am
- Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
- Topic: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 11295
Re: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
I have begun to think recently that it’s too easy for judges to say that a film would be better if it were shorter. A film generally finds its own length and is as long as the filmmaker wants it to be. My film ‘The Truth’ was criticised for a supposed 20 second gap after a phone call before a conver...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 1:25 pm
- Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
- Topic: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 11295
Re: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
I have difficulty changing the way I think about star ratings. A 5 Star award is what I’m aiming for with each and every film. 5 Stars is an indication of high achievement and for me anything below that feels like an indication that the film could have been better. I’ve had so many 4 Star awards now...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:36 am
- Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
- Topic: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 11295
Re: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
You outline a neat and straightforward system, Dave. I’d be in favour of this. Let’s face it, each year there seem to be lots of filmmakers who are disappointed with their star ratings. We know that 3 Stars is meant to be an indication of a ‘good’ film but there’s a widespread feeling that 3 Stars i...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:56 am
- Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
- Topic: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 11295
Re: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
The 3 Star category incorporates a wide variation in quality which is why I mentioned in particular that a documentary about Northern Ireland was a “high end 3”. In fact I even wonder whether a 10 Star system of judging might be a good idea, ie. give films marks out of 10. This would basically mean ...
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:15 pm
- Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
- Topic: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 11295
Re: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
I must say that I echo and endorse everything that Jill says about BIAFF. I’ve attended every one since 2008 and for me it’s one of the main highlights of the year. There’s a wide variety of films on show, something for everyone, and I don’t personally consider a film as “depressing” if it’s well ma...
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:44 pm
- Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
- Topic: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 11295
Re: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
John it’s simple booking via TicketSource: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/biaff-the-british-international-amateur-film-festival-2024-tickets-681125463597 An all film show ticket is £30. There’s optional fish & chips on the Friday evening for about £15. There’s the Gala Dinner plus special awards o...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:21 am
- Forum: Club and General Issues
- Topic: Where next for the IAC?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4582
Re: Where next for the IAC?
Geof, I’ve booked Travelodge in Broad Street for a total of £117 for the Friday and Saturday nights. It’s the cheapest I could find. But the Premier Inn (Broad Street) wouldn’t have been much more expensive - your quote is wildly inaccurate. Dave, I’ve only had one bad experience and that was Saturd...
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 5:32 pm
- Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
- Topic: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 11295
Re: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
Yes I think this is a VERY good move to encourage more people to attend the weekend event in person. I’ve long suspected that too many were taking the lazy way out and staying at home to watch the event on Zoom, people who would otherwise have attended. Another good thing is that we are assured of a...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 1:22 am
- Forum: Club and General Issues
- Topic: February 2024 FVM
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1472
Re: February 2024 FVM
No not yet here in Wolverhampton.
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 1:13 am
- Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
- Topic: 14th Edinburgh Short Film Festival Open For Entries - International Showcases & Awards
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1550
Re: 14th Edinburgh Short Film Festival Open For Entries - International Showcases & Awards
Michael, I doubt that I would travel all that way but winning some kind of award would nevertheless please me so I think it’s worthwhile for me to enter.
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:14 am
- Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
- Topic: 14th Edinburgh Short Film Festival Open For Entries - International Showcases & Awards
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1550
Re: 14th Edinburgh Short Film Festival Open For Entries - International Showcases & Awards
Thanks for drawing this festival to our attention. I’ve just submitted my latest film called DO IT, HARRY.
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 8:54 am
- Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
- Topic: What is the difference between an AV and a film?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4222
Re: What is the difference between an AV and a film?
Dave says “My concern was always that the film told a good story (factual or fictional).” This opens up a whole new topic: Does every film have to tell a story? I remember a Diamond Award winner called “Reflected London” (I think) consisting of images of London reflected in windows, water, mirrors e...
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:16 am
- Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
- Topic: What is the difference between an AV and a film?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4222
Re: What is the difference between an AV and a film?
Michael, you ask me why I seek rules. The way I see it is this. While there are separate competitions for FILMS and AV SEQUENCES, I think there have to be rules as to how much live action video is permitted in AV. Otherwise an entry into the AV competition might include, what, 70% ? 90% ? live actio...
- Sat Jul 15, 2023 1:52 am
- Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
- Topic: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 11295
Re: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
Yes Dave you’re right, as long as I’m still alive and kicking, I’ll be there. While there’s a lot to be said for Zoom, it can never be as good as live attendance. One thing that bothers me about the live Zoom streaming of BIAFF is that there are bound to be people who take the ‘lazy’ option of stayi...
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 2:41 am
- Forum: Competitions, Festivals and The Art of Film
- Topic: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 11295
Re: BIAFF 2024 - yes or no?
Well said, Martin. Well that makes two of us who believe that live BIAFF is absolutely essential. Without live BIAFF, the IAC would lose most of its reason to exist and I forecast that membership would rapidly dwindle. Keep it going at all costs!