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Films of the month of: March
Judge
Sally Phillips

Sally Phillips

Sally Phillips, Smack the Pony actress and comedienne, judged Film of the Month in March.

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Winner
Dawid and Dominik Katy Slater

Dawid and Dominik

by Katy Slater

“This was beautiful, ambitious, very particular, very precise, well told and well made. I loved it. At one point the two lead characters wear matching plum tracksuits, of course I loved it. Great performances from both the shouty, loving Polish Dad and eyebrow-agile Polish son. The simplicity of the cinematography combined with the gentle absurdism of the situation reminded me of the Coen brothers. Music and art direction again were simple but great. As with the Coens the voiceover and stylization are slightly distancing - just a question of personal taste whether or not this is a good thing.”
– Sally Phillips

Shortlisted
School Portrait Nick Scott

School Portrait

by Nick Scott

“What a great idea and what a great kid. That child's relentless, beaming face is one of the best things I've ever seen in a film and totally lifts this piece to a different level. Jonathan Rhodes is brilliantly antagonized, exhausted and melted by her. I so wanted this to have actually happened I suppose for my taste I might've taken the opening jokes back towards reality a notch, excellent though they were, so we were able to believe in the photographer's world a little more. Just a quibble though as this was pretty much perfect.”
– Sally Phillips

Shortlisted
Lie Down I Think I Love You 2012 James Partridge

Lie Down I Think I Love You 2012

by James Partridge

“Great direction, lighting, sound and animation - and a fabulously inventive take on a brief. Excellent shiny faced child here too. Stylistically and formally satisfying. Loved the echoes of sewing machine to train and so on but most of all the smell of brothers' Grimm and magic. Very impressive.”
– Sally Phillips

Films of the month of: Febuary
Judge
Mark Cousins

Mark Cousins

True Cinephile Mark Cousins judged February's competition, he has dedicated his life to studying and appreciating the importance of film.

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Winner
The Kiss Ben Hyland

The Kiss

by Ben Hyland

“This film is mysterious and touching. In a few short minutes it gives the sense of how people connect together in cities. There's little synch sound and it is as pure as silent cinema.”
– Mark Cousins

Shortlisted
The Furred Man Paul Williams

The Furred Man

by Paul Williams

“I loved the end caption "No werewolves were harmed in the making of this film"! The Furred Man is fun, a black comedy which keeps you guessing.”
– Mark Cousins

Shortlisted
Plagium Tim Leach

Plagium

by Tim Leach

“This creepy, convincing film is about the anxiety of parenthood. It's unpredictable and tart, full of feeling and has great performances.”
– Mark Cousins

Films of the month of: January
Judge
Clio Barnard

Clio Barnard

Clio Barnard, Director of award winning ‘The Arbor,’ judged January’s Film of the Month.

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Winner
Gate #5 Mark Khalife

Gate #5

by Mark Khalife

“Focussed, contained, beautifully shot, wonderful pacing and great use of sound. Fascinating subject matter. A real achievement in just 3 minutes.”
– Clio Barnard

Shortlisted
When Souls Arrive Betty Martins

When Souls Arrive

by Betty Martins

“I loved the simplicity of this film. The interviews are wonderful – engrossing and thoughtful – a meditation on mortality in just 10 minutes.”
– Clio Barnard

Shortlisted
Michelle Mark Howard

Michelle

by Mark Howard

“A beautifully constructed portrait. Outstanding photography.”
– Clio Barnard