 Gloucester Inter-Club Film Competition
Saturday 12th March 2011, and the turn of BFVS to host the Gloucester Inter-Club Competition for the Ray Toleman Memorial Trophy (for best film) and the Vale Sound Trophy (for best use of sound). Held at St George’s Church Hall in Brockworth and assisted by members of the Gloucester Club, the event was well attended and a varied programme of films made by the seven participating clubs were shown.
The judges this year were organised by BFVS, and were Kate Swan, Alan Moore and Tessa Polniaszek.
The entries were as follows, and shown in order of hosting the event (as laid down in the Rules of the Competition):
- Cathar Country
David Knowles, Bristol Film and Video Society
- Stanway Watermill – How it Works
Colin Bell and Chris Martin, Tewkesbury YMCA Video Camcorder Club
- The Greatest Cape
Bryan Adcock, Cheltenham Videomakers
- Checkmate
Stroud Video Makers
- Where the Buffalo Roam
John Sawyer, Gloucester Film Makers
- Cracked it!
Evesham Movie Makers Club
- RSPCA Centenary appeal
Christy Hanna and Tania Field, Worcester Film Makers
 After the screenings the judges were very supportive, giving much praise where due and many helpful and constructive suggestions where they thought it would assist future productions. Their detailed comments were very well received, and the lively interaction between them gave much amusement!
After the refreshments they delivered their verdicts...
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The Vale Sound Trophy (for best use of sound)
Winner:
RSPCA Centenary appeal from Worcester Film Makers
Runner-up:
Checkmate from Stroud Video Makers |
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The Ray Toleman Memorial Trophy (for best film)
Winner:
RSPCA Centenary appeal from Worcester Film Makers
Runner-up:
Stanway Watermill – How it Works from Tewkesbury YMCA Video Camcorder Club |
Our thanks to all who took part, and also those who so ably assisted a very successful and enjoyable event.
Peter Heaven
March 12th. 2011
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