{"id":14346,"date":"2015-01-14T10:15:05","date_gmt":"2015-01-14T10:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/postgraduate\/?p=872"},"modified":"2015-01-14T10:15:05","modified_gmt":"2015-01-14T10:15:05","slug":"students-showcase-short-films-at-bu-film-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/2015\/01\/14\/students-showcase-short-films-at-bu-film-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Students showcase short films at BU film festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"film<\/a>Surreal dream worlds, a World War 1 drama and documentaries about everything from nightclubs in churches to days of the week.<\/p>\n

This was just some of the work on show at the BU Student Short Film Festival.<\/p>\n

The Festival, conceived by lecturer Dr David McQueen and organised by students from the MA Media Production framework, showcased short films created by BU students.<\/p>\n

Around 20 short films – from both undergraduate and postgraduate students – were shown during the Festival, with winners decided by an audience vote.<\/p>\n

The annual Festival is now in its third year, and received a record-breaking number of submissions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve had more entries than ever and there have been some really exceptional films,\u201d said David, who is Programme Leader for the Narrative Constructions unit on the MA Media Production framework.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe quality has been really high and there was an interesting mix of films, with really powerful and compelling stories.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been really struck by the quality of cinematography. Some of the films wouldn\u2019t look out of place in a multi-million pound production.\u201d<\/p>\n

MA Cinematography<\/a> student Clemens Majunke won 1st prize with his film Dream Works<\/a>, a drama where a couple wake up in a bedroom, with no idea how they got there – unsure if they are awake or dreaming.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels good to win, but it\u2019s a total surprise because there were some other really good films shown,\u201d said Clemens, who received a trophy, framed poster and film documentary box set for winning the competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was great to have the chance to show it and get feedback from the others.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ramon Blanquer, a BA (Hons) Computer Visualisation and Animation<\/a> student, came second with his film Self Seeker<\/a>, a drama inspired by the work of philosopher Nietzche.<\/p>\n

“Taking part on this events like this film festival enables me to find talented people who are close in distance to me, talented people who I might work with at some time – it’s about proximity and networking really,” he said.<\/p>\n

“It really satisfied me that people could connect and engage with the idea behind the short film – there’s no such success for us such as having an audience that engages with our work in such way and appreciates it. It’s really fulfilling.”<\/p>\n

The 3rd place prize went to MA Directing Film and TV <\/a>student Antonios Vallindras for his documentary Sundness<\/a>, which explored people\u2019s feelings and opinions about Sunday.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cIt\u2019s nice to share your work and you can find future collaborations that can be good for your future. To get that feedback as well is so important.\u201d<\/p>\n

David added that holding the film festival had numerous benefits for the students involved.<\/p>\n

\u201cLots of different film-makers have the chance to see each other\u2019s work, and I think it\u2019s valuable for people to be able to say that they have entered or won a film competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are able to screen films in a supportive environment among peers, where there is not as much pressure or anxiety as there might be otherwise.\u201d<\/p>\n

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