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Report of
THE SERIAC FESTIVAL 2008
The OAST with the
MOST
Due to increased costs at the Cranleigh Arts Centre, the 8th March saw
the inauguration of the
Tonbridge Oast Theatre as the new venue for the SERIAC Film Festivals.
The
Oast House |
Once a simple 19th century Kentish oast house in use until 1966, it became
home to the Oast Theatre, one of the most prolific theatre arts clubs in
the County, where a major public production is presented every month.
The Theatre is a registered charity and is run on an entirely voluntary basis,
with its objectives being the fostering of theatre and the arts generally,
within the area. It is wholly owned and managed by its members.
Situated on the London Road (B245) between Tonbridge and Hildenborough, it
is easy to find with ample parking space around the venue. |
More than just a theatre it is an ideal venue for the film
festivals. In this unique building there are no less than four separate areas
available for daytime use: the Lounge, the Roundel Bar, the Janet Young Room
and the Auditorium itself. Each varies in size and character and the Oast
house can accommodate a large number of guests.
| The auditorium with raked seating for 112 in eight rows
is very comfortable with an intimate atmosphere, a large stage and excellent
sound quality.
The lounge area, where there is seating for approximately sixty people, has
a bar and coffee facilities and it was here that we sat and ate our fish
and chips which were provided at the supper break by outside caterers. Tea
and coffee was available at both intervals and the licensed bar was open
from 6pm and again after the festival had closed. |
Restaurant |
On a fairly miserable day, ideal for film festivals, the box office opened
at sharp at 2pm when tickets for both the festival and supper were sold.
Of course, there was the usual raffle (what would any festival be without
that) the prizes of which were donated by SERIAC club members. This was well
supported and a total of £147.00 was made. As we no longer have sponsors,
the raffle money and any profits from the event go towards the cost of producing
our SERIAC News. |
| At 2.30pm, with everyone seated comfortably in the red velvet
seats of the auditorium, the festival began. Our host Reg Lancaster ( Joint
Vice President of the IAC and Vice-Chairman of the Orpington Video and Film Makers)
presented the entries in his usual inimitable and entertaining way.
This year there were 54 entries covering a wide range of subjects. The judges
were John Austin, Chairman of the Potters Bar Cine and Video Society who
has had a long line of successes with the films he has made, winning top
awards at the I.A.C., and Eric Granshaw who has served as Chairman and President
of the IAC in the past. |
Our
Audience |
| Unfortunately there was only time for the winners and a few
other entries to be shown as the festival was limited to four hours of viewing
time. However, these provided a very entertaining afternoon and all who attended
were treated to a good mixture of dramas, documentaries and comedy.
The last screening began at 7pm after which the audience were asked to choose
the film they found to be most entertaining. Whilst voting slips were collected
and counted the raffle was drawn.
Alex Dove trophy |
Reg Lancaster then welcomed John Gibbs, Joint Vice President of the I.A.C.
on to the stage to present the awards.
This year a new trophy was given for the film voted the most entertaining
by the audience, presented in memory of Alex Dove of the Surrey Border Film
& Video Makers. Alex who died last year, enjoyed more than 50 years of
film making and always showed a masterful combination of a dry humour and
an ability to observe the unusual.
The trophy is a glass plate on which is engraved a dove, and Alex's widow
joined John Gibbs and Reg Lancaster on the stage to present this to Laurence
Mill for his documentary 'Weir Here'. |
Alex
Dove |
The SERIAC cup was also won by 'Weir Here', with the Regional Shield going
to Rod Willerton for 'The Magic Lives On'.
Brenda Troughton |
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The Winners of SERIAC 2008
| The Regional
Shield
Croydon Documentary Trophy
Southern Sound Trophy
|
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The Magic Lives On
(Documentary)
by Rod Willerton |
The SERIAC Cup
JVC Editing Trophy
Alex Dove Trophy
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Weir Here
(Documentary)
by Laurance Miller |
| Kent Cup
Marina Trophy |
Amy's Locket (Drama)
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by South Downs Video
and Film Makers |
Baynes Trophy
Highly Commended Certificate |
Sussex Trugs
( Documentary) |
by Alan Tutt and
Harry Lederman |
| SERIAC Acting Trophy
Highly Commended Certificate |
The boys in:
Scare the Crows (Drama) |
by Peter Rouillard |
| Patterson Animation Trophy |
Turn Around (Animation) |
by Mike shaw |
| SERIAC 60 Cup |
Doctor's Orders
(1 minute) |
by Colin Jones |
| Surrey Border Cup |
My Passion
(Documentary) |
by Val Hitchman |
| Orpington Comedy Cup |
Full of Hope (Comedy) |
by Shooters Hill CC |
| Junior Cup |
Crazy ( Junior Drama) |
by Jake Jones |
| Highly Commended |
Art Deco City
(Documentary) |
by Gordon Sutton |
Commended |
Monica (Drama)
The Invisible Man
(Comedy) |
by Heron Productions
by Hugh Darringtron |
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