IAC DISCUSSION FORUMS

It would be very interesting to have entries judged by two panels, amateur film makers and a panel of informed film/TV viewers who have no interest in how films are made but a lot of interest in their values. I suspect that the results would be very different. Anyone up for it? Ned C The best footb...

[quote="Willy"] Some weeks ago Dave Watterson wrote : "What surprised me on first contact with the movement is how little time most clubs spend making movies or eventually talking seriously about how movies are made. So much attention seemed to be paid to technicalities. First step It...

[quote="Dave Watterson"]There is a lot to be said for getting together with anyone who shares your enthusiasm - sometimes to learn, sometimes to teach, and always to encourage each other. That's one good reason for movie making clubs. Filmmaking is not for ladies ! I have forgotten to tell...

[quote="Willy"] Some weeks ago Dave Watterson wrote : "What surprised me on first contact with the movement is how little time most clubs spend making movies or eventually talking seriously about how movies are made. So much attention seemed to be paid to technicalities. Step Two It s...

There is a lot to be said for getting together with anyone who shares your enthusiasm - sometimes to learn, sometimes to teach, and always to encourage each other. That's one good reason for movie making clubs. More please ... Dave Oh Dave, you do not look so kind anymore ! You look like Jack the K...

So how did it all go? I have heard privately that the selection of movies shown on the enormous screen looked great - maybe even a little too bright. Those who were there ... please tell us what we missed! Dave Romy Van Krieken was there, Dave. She sent me a message and told me that she had a wonde...

A movie may go against your deepest beliefs: political, moral, religious, ethical ... but you should try to judge them fairly. Movies about abortion, paedophilia, satanism, creationism, National Front, Young Communists etc come along once in a while and have to be assessed. [/i] Dave, I'm not sure ...

Some weeks ago Dave Watterson wrote : "What surprised me on first contact with the movement is how little time most clubs spend making movies or eventually talking seriously about how movies are made. So much attention seemed to be paid to technicalities. The rattling sound of old projectors. ...

yet. It would be interesting to know how people prepare their DVDs. I know that Michael has shared his experience with us, is any one else willing to detail how they prepare their DVDs for Festivals? ned c Arabesk Up to now there have not been any problems with my DVD's at international festivals. ...

If we were to try to formulate one common core group of rules, what would they be? To kick off I suggest: 1. Who can enter (pro, amateur, student, age group, nationality etc.) 2. Maximum (and if necessary minimum) lengths of entries.... Any other essential rules? How about leader lengths? Style of ...

[quote="Michael Slowe Technical problems do have to be understood by us of course but it is the artistic aspect that is the crux. Art in film An other example : Mike's "The Remote" was the best one minute movie at BIAFF. It was a piece of technical cleverness. It was also very origin...

[quote="Michael Slowe Technical problems do have to be understood by us of course but it is the artistic aspect that is the crux.[/quote] Balance and harmony I agree with you, Michael. So what is art in film ? I will try to give my feelings : I think excellent photography is essential. A good e...

What more ? Dave I've forgotten to tell you this : three Saturday cinemas instead of four. It also means less films, but now there were still some filmmakers with two films being screened and many filmmakers were absent. They were not there to receive their bronze, silver or even gold ! That's a pi...

People have been very complimentary about BIAFF 2007 and have rightly noted various things which worked well. Now let us turn our thoughts to the future. Dave Firework Display ! I think that the Gala Show must be on Sunday. A grand finale with a magnificent firework display at the end of the festiv...

The most surprising aspect of amateur film making is the very low level of experimentation. Most amateur films look like B versions of what we see on TV. The feature films I revisit are those that play with my mind and demand a high level of attention and can subsequently be analysed for hours. her...