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The End of The Pier International Film Festival is committed to providing support and exposure for creative young people in the areas of both film production and exhibition. We also hope to create a forum for constructive criticism and appoint a special children's jury.
Festival Fringe events will include competitions, workshops and exhibition opportunities for children and young people.
Four catagories of awards were presented on Saturday 26th May at the Windmill Theatre in Littlehampton to local young film makers. A number of schools and groups from around the Arun District and beyond submitted short films to the event which is now in its third year.
Winner: "Egyptian Tales", by Summerlea School
In the Primary School section, sponsored by Butlins on Bognor Regis, Summerlea School in Rustington once again picked up the glass engraved trophy for their animation 'Egyptian Tales'. The short film made by Carnarvon Class reflected on life in Ancient Egypt with a clever usage of Egyptian artefacts, the sort of souvenirs you buy on holiday.
Winner: "YMCA", by Adam Beadle.
In the Secondary section a close contest was fought over two animated films using children's toys. First Date used the iconic Barbie and Ken dolls to re-enact a date, alongside a real life scenario. However, it was the animated Lego figures of Adam Beadle with his rendition of the classic pop tune YMCA that stole the show and the judges votes. It had taken young Adam from Bishop Luffa School Chichester six months to shoot the comical film one frame at a time.
Winner: Work, by Adam Rencorte
In the Further Education section Northbrook College wiped the floor with a wide range of short foundation level films made by students attending courses at the Worthing based College.
Adam Rencorte's short film, which depicted a person going through life with a large cardboard box over his head, finally took the award. His film, perhaps reflective of many people's lives today, was not only technically well produced but possessed the stronger story line. A close Runner up was a short film entitled 'Blown Away' which portrayed the graceful movement of a plastic carrier bag swept along by the wind, perhaps reminiscent of the scene from 'American Beauty.'
Winner: "Polaroid", by Compulsive Productions
The fourth and final section was for youth groups in the area with a number of strong entries, Including a Music Video from Compulsive films Chichester, working with young people from Rose Green and Pagham Youth Club. 'Our Place' from Phase One, the Bognor Regis based film training project gave young people from Angmering the chance to air their views on life in the village. 'Prospectus' a short drama about a young girl going off to University, was another offering from Phase One. However, Compulsive Films finally took the award with their work with a Worthing youth group entitled 'Polaroid'.
Event Director and spokes person, Bryan Gartside commented on the high standard of entries and resolved to promote the event further for 2008. He said: 'Local business people need to get behind this significant educational and cultural event. Enabling young people to engage in film making has a number of positive social as well as academic advantages and youngsters can genuinely grow from the experience. More sponsorship could mean significant awards of media and other much needed equipment for schools in the area'.
Other sponsors of the event were West Sussex County Council, 3P Media UK Ltd and Phase One, first steps in film making.
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