Programme
The following lists the programme for our evening of short films to be held on November 4th, 7.30 at Torquay Museum. Please note timings are approximate.
Tale of Two Minnows 9 mins
A thoroughly charming animation about everyday pond life, made by students at Coombeshead College. www.coombeshead.devon.sch.uk
Poppies (Directed by Ashley Wing) 5 mins
A touching poetry drama exploring the memories of a World War 2 veteran. www.ashleywing.net
Carbon Weevils 10 mins
The latest film from Forkbeard Fantasy is a wonderfully wacky cartoon with an environmental message. www.forkbeardfantasy.co.uk
Lost Roots 9 mins
A deceptively simple film about dislocation and immigration, made by students at Coombeshead College. www.coombeshead.devon.sch.uk
Small Change (Directed by Chris Jones) 5 mins
The tale of a lonely boy at a party who has a magical encounter with a strange old man. www.chrisjonesdop.co.uk
Scayrecrow (Directed by Ashley Thorpe) 10 mins
Digital artistry is used to stunning effect in this vignette of a highwayman. www.carrionfilms.co.uk
Moving on (Directed by Austin Hawkins and Liz McGinnes) 35 mins
A witty monologue exploring a scandal at a local amateur dramatics society. www.firsteyeproductions.co.uk
As you know, in November we having a short films evening, and we’re currently looking for short films made by local film makers, enthusiasts and students.
Want to see more?
If you liked our selection of shorts, you may be interested in the following:
§ Exeter Phoenix has several short film evenings coming up at the end of November, and also regularly commission short films. www.phoenixmedia.org.uk
§ The Blue Walnut in Chelston has regular screenings short film as well as lots of other great events www.bluewalnutcafe.com
§ The Flavel Centre in Dartmouth is having a film festival on 11-14 November. Their first evening on Tuesday 11 November is a shorts films evening. www.theflavel.org.uk
Short film websites:
www.youtube.com
www.propellertv.co.uk
www.futureshorts.com
Inspired?
First Eye Productions is an independent film production group based in Torbay. Their aim is to make drama in the recorded media, to work from a script and bring it alive on the screen. To find out more information and how to get involved, check out www.firsteyeproductions.co.uk