A NIGHT AT THE 'OSCARS'

Wednesday evening 28th May 2014 was 'OSCAR EVENING' at CFVM. Following our traditional supper, the show was presented by Competitions Secretary Keith Baker and the awards were given by Vice Chairman Michael Morris

The in house awards were announced first

THE LINDEMAN COMPETITION.

for best film under 5 minutes duration;

First place     "A World Of Pure Imagination" Keith Baker

Second place   "Under And Over"  Geoffrey Claridge

Third Place   "Kate Fletcher: Fire On The Floor" Kevin Pritchard

THE HOLIDAY COMPETITION

First Place  "The Eloosive Moose"  Judith and Chris Kenny

Second Place "Warnemünde"  Keith Baker

Third Place  "A Taste Of Edinburgh"  Geoffrey Claridge

THE ONE MINUTE COMPETITION

for films not exceeding 60 seconds duration.

First place  "Private Eye: Part 1"  Kevin Pritchard

Second place   "The Confession"  Pam Baker

Third place    "Top Of The Tree"  Kevin Pritchard

THE DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION

First place     "My Dear Murray"  Clive Hand

Second place "High And Mighty" Geoffrey Claridge

Third Place   "Bloomsbury Byways" Judith and Chris Kenny

THE CFVM ANNUAL COMPETITION 2014

Our 'Annual' was judged in the early part of May 2014 by three members of Darlington Camcorder Club and we thank them very much for their time and fair judgement.

Clive Hand's entry "My Dear Murray" was awarded

THE FOUNDERS CUP or Best film of the year

THE GIBBON'S SHIELD for the Best Edited entry

THE FORMBY CUP for the Best Sound Track

THE JOHN PHILLIPS MEDALLION for the Best Commentary

THE LOUISE BIRD TROPHY for Best Natural History Film

by Judith and Chris Kenny won for "In Search Of The Tiger"

THE JOHN WRIGHT AWARD

for most humorous entry went to Pam Baker  for her film "The Confession"

 BEST NOVICE cup is awarded to John Bradshaw for his entry "The Lake Isle"

THE VICTOR LUDORUM

award for films entered and points gained in club competitions throughout the year was won by Geoffrey Claridge.

SPECIAL COMMENDATION was awarded to Kevin Pritchard by the judges of Darlington Camcorder Club, for his work with Visual Effects in the making of his film "Kate Fletcher: Fire On The Floor"

The membership voted that

THE PEARMAN AWARD

for 'Clubmanship', exceptional contribution to the club throughout the year, should be presented to

Pam Baker.