Can it get any better?
Seven trophies for South Downs Film Makers in a weekend !
Congratulations to those members responsible for producing these films.
Results from SERIAC Film Festival 8th April 2017
Tea & Toast
Highly Commended
Production crew: David Allen, Howard Johnson, Mike Spanton, Brian Meetens, John Fisher.
Bench by the sea:
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Makers of Bench by the Sea at Seriac
Director Alan Cross, Producer Rebecca Simmons Camera Mike Spanton
Regional Shield for best film in the festival
Kent Cup for best film from an IAC affiliated Club
Marina Trophy for best drama / story film
The Baynes Trophy for best photography
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Alan Cross- best film in Festival
Alan Cross & Mike Spanton.
Results from the Albany Film Festival 9th April 2017
Travel Companion:
The Runners up trophy.
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Roy Powell receiving the runner up trophy at the Albany for’ Travel Companion’ on behalf of the film makers
The Syd Mitchell Editing Trophy for Best edited entry
Story: Irina Pitman.
Directed: Alan Cross.
Camera: Mike Spanton.
Sound: David Allen.
The Greenyer Trophy for Best use of sound
The Picture
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John Guile receiving the trophy for ‘The Picture’
Writers: Chris Hodson & Brian Meetens.
Producers: Brian Meetens & John Guile.
Director John Guile; Cameras: Richard Stockwell & Keith Poley.
Sound: David Allen.