Memories of MICHAEL SLOWE

[Dave Watterson]

Following the sad news of Michael's death, it would be good to post some memories of the man and his films.

Most of us know at least a few of his films. Some of us were lucky enough to know him personally.

So far as I know, his last appearance on film will be in the film which will open UNICA2025. I hope we can make it available to everyone after that event.

[ned c]

Sad news; I had corresponded with Michael on many occasions when he was a regular entrant (and winner) in the AMPS festivals here in America. Eventually whenever I was in England we would meet for lunch and talk film making. His website is full of his films a wonderful reference to a very fine film maker.

Greatly missed
Ned c

[Ken Wilson]

It was something of a shock this week to hear this news. Yes he was 90 and Michael liked to remind us he was the oldest amongst a group of us who were stood talking in a BIAFF gathering, but even so, he looked well and told me he was planning a new film. We met and chatted at many IAC festivals over the years and had a playful banter poking fun at each other. He would have a dig at my fiction films and I would do the same at some of his documentaries, but they were always well made and he was dedicated and talented. I have written a piece covering some of these memories for FVM if Martin uses them. It is another sad loss and he will be very much missed.

[Dave Watterson]

Thanks, Ned and Ken.

I believe that John Howden will also write something for FVM. In fact it might be nice if many of us sent some memories about him. Martin could have a special "Memories of Michael" edition alongside the usual notices and reports.

[Ken Wilson]

Yes Dave, a good idea. I think his long service to the IAC via his film contributions deserves a bit of something special in FVM. I hope several people will write and send in a few memories.