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FILMSTOCK
International Film Festival
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The
focus for Filmstock 2000 was Luton's Modern Arts and Media
Centre, Artezium.
Many of the comedy double bills were screened there. Artezium
was also the venue for the Vintage Night, Ray Harryhausen
talk and the Closing Gala amongst other events.
Another key venue was Cineworld Luton, situated in the new
Central Galaxy Entertainment Complex. Cineworld was the generous
host for the War Child charity screenings, as well as a Chick
Flicks day, the Chiltern FM listeners screening
and other comedy showings. The University of Luton was the
venue for an afternoon of special discussion forums given
by filmmakers Lee Chambers and Indra Bhose. Lastly, entertainment
was laid on at the Galaxy Centre's Brannigans, hosts for the
Filmstock 2000 launch party.
And the Winners are...
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Bob-A-Job
(UK, 5 mins.)
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Winner
of the Filmstock Concept Award
This is in recognition of not only a
wonderful imagination, but also an ability to carry
it off so effortlessly on screen.
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Keepers (UK, 18 mins.)
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Winner
of the Filmstock Performance Award
Of all the films we saw, it was Keepers
that encompassed the most engaging and impressionable
performances. Beautifully acted by all concerned.
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Love in Tow (US, 10 mins.)
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Winner
of the Best Comedy Short Award
The sheer energy and sense of fun encompassed
in the film is reminiscent of classic screwball romances.
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Night Train (Germany, 12 mins.)
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Winner
of the Best International Short Award
The film was of such high quality in
terms of the narrative and visuals that the humour and
emotion didn't require translation to retain its great
impact.
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The
other winners :
Gigantic
Youth (UK, 11 mins.) winner of the Best British Short
Award
The performance from the child actor and the beautifully
constructed narrative and mise-en-scene blew us away on
first viewing, and was equally rewarding with repeated screenings.
Estetkya (US, 11 mins.) winner of the Filmstock
Visualisation Award
A film that is undoubtedly of its time and place, a true
American movie told through a dazzling visual narrative.
Paradosis (11 mins.) winner of the Filmstock
Director's Choice
Award
This film is beautiful. There is a feeling of love both
in front of and behind the camera. We feel exhilarated at
the story's emotion and craftsmanship after each viewing.
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