IAC DISCUSSION FORUMS

Tom, that sounds dreadful. I'm sure the content is great, the production superb and you've done your best to enthuse and criticise. But no matter what you havce put together it lacks one thing - Tom in person. No, two things - Tom in person and spontaneous feedback. Film is for film, presentation is...

IMHO if a summary of Forum content was to be put in FVM, I would like any of my input to be run by me first so that I'm not misrepresented or misunderstood as has so often happened in the past. If I'm not allowed to misrepresent you, John, I withdraw my offer! But seriously, you're posting here on ...

Why do people get offended by criticism? Art is always a subjective matter and opinions differ widely on most works of art. It is always good to get comments or opinions on our films because you know that at least someone viewed the film! Many people don't get offended by criticism. You and I are e...

Burlesque is a film by the "Dorset Originals" for the IAC Summer Film Making Challenge. Not bad at all John. Love the silent film type style for the "act". Even though it's colour it works well. You kept the tempo up too and Helen (?) really excelled (she looked so natural in th...

(Re music festivals) If they gather together for that social experience, why do they choose not to do so for films? A thought: The difference between watching musicians live and watching a screening of a film is that the film is always the same. Even when watching bands performing to click track wi...

Dave Watterson wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2024 11:21 pm I have not heard of this practice before ... but I can see it makes sense for a festival trying to grow.

Or just trying to con someone into parting with cash (oh, what a cynic)

John Simpson wrote: ↑Sun Jun 23, 2024 10:40 am No I agree with Howard.

I didn't disagree with Howard! - far from it. If you enter a film it deserves to be looked at (whether or not you've paid entry)

I was just agreeing with Albert about not feeling the need to be present every time my film is viewed.

Regarding if one needs to be present when your film is shown..... ... I get thousands of hits each year on my website showing these works and have never been present when someone takes a look. But I am well satisfied. I was going to say the same thing Albert. I occasionally get comments on a couple...

Dave Watterson wrote: ↑Tue Jun 18, 2024 7:04 pm That's the point!
Sometimes we get too obsessed with competitions,

Totally agree. And the near perfection that can be obtained given infinite time doesn't necessarily sway the judges. The two films I've completed for these challenges have received good results at BIAFF.

But if all depends on the taste of the judges then it is better not to take part in a competition. I have to disagree here, Willy. If it all depends on the taste of the judges, then it is the judges who are at fault, not the entrant. Albert's appraisal of yoru film was a perfect example of how a fi...

Willy, I've sent you a PM.

I'm sure you're right, Dave, that very often drone shots are included simply to add variety or simply because the film maker can. Neither of these in themselves are bad things but I don't think it's right to point the finger at drone shots. Many types of shots become fasionable - usually because tec...

Yes, why not bring back Blue, Silver, Gold, and still retain the Diamonds and all the Special Awards. Because, in no time at all, there will be people who begin to see "Silver" as "just" a silver. And there will be a lot of people whose films currently receive three stars that w...

Totally and utterly mad!
Love the trombones

A BIAFF judge recently told me that they must judge a film on a first viewing only. Indeed. The star rating has to be awarded based on a seven minute discussion. There is some logic to this - most people will decide how "good" they think a film is whilst watching it. However, it also expl...