The 2018 DVMISSION 48 Hour Film Challenge saw 31 teams take part and 26 crossed the finish line with 2 disqualification. The challenge required filmmakers to make a 2-minute film with the title ‘Night Dreams’, using the dialogue “We all go a little mad sometimes… haven’t you?” and in the genre of Zom Rom Com (zombie romantic comedy).
A very big thanks to our sponsors without whom the 2018 DVMISSION 48 Hour Film Challenge wouldn’t be able to happen: Portsmouth Lottery, Portsmouth Film Society, TNT Films, Mad Dogs TV, Kabuki Productions, Solent University, Versus Media.
Also a big thank you to talented creator James Waterfield of Lawn of the Dead who made this year’s gloriously gruesome ‘zombie baftas’. Plus of course we need to thank the dancers Manic Stage Productions, the set décor team, Eilis and Katie for being such troupers, event manager Johnny Sackett, tech wizard James Bailey and this year’s team of judges Nick Aarons, Andrew Goode and Jinx Prowse. Our supporters Exit 6 Film Festival and Film Expo South as well as the media team Sharkey, Aaliyah and Peace. Not to forget Al’Burrito for the food and stepping in at short notice. Importantly though, we couldn’t do any of this without the support of Geoff Priestly and the Wedgewood Rooms team.
Oohh! Did I mention the teams? I should mention the teams because it is after all their hard work that makes the challenge such a success. So an extra big thank you to all the teams and their friends, ligers and helpers.
What they said about DVMISSION this year:
“DVMISSION is an accessible, welcoming and highly creative 48-hour film making experience […] it was an immersive, absorbing and brilliantly entertaining night with some fabulous film making showcased” (Mel Boxall, Worcester Massive).
“The screening itself was by far the most fun, most immersive festival experience I’ve ever had” (Ben Grace, Three Bus Stops Outside Shirley Southampton).
“All of us here at The Animus Workshop want to thank everyone for a fantastic awards evening. The creative talent and energy in the room was incredible and we are so grateful to have been a part of this amazing community” (The Animus Workshop).
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2018 Winning Films
BEST FILM (PRO): THE ANIMUS WORKSHOP
Nominations: Red Book Films, Three Bus Stops Outside Shirley, DJ Films.
Sponsored by Southsea Lifestyle
What the judges said: Brilliantly conceived, constructed and executed (much like the zombies!) The timing is spot on and seamless use of the visual effects. Final punchline is fun. A fab film.
BEST FILM (NON-PRO): WORCESTER MASSIVE
Nominations: Familiar Stranger, Team CCP.
Sponsored by Southampton Solent University
What the judges said: The fun of the production comes across in a big ensemble piece, noteworthy for the large cast and choreography, good punchline. Great choreography. it takes some skill to pull this off so well done. also like the use of texting. Very watchable and enjoyable.
BEST ACTOR: RED BOOK PRODUCTIONS
Nominations: DJ Films, Sanded Down Films, Trash Arts.
Sponsored by Portsmouth Lottery
What the judges said: Chilling end look to camera! The spinning newspaper never gets old and the Rev needs his own TV show. Gritty stuff! The Reverend for best actor.
BEST ACTRESS: THE ANIMUS WORKSHOP (Rebecca Elkin)
Nominations: Familiar Stranger, Team CCP, Three Bus Stops Outside Shirley.
Sponsored by Portsmouth Lottery
What the judges said: superb performance, nuanced and well timed.
MOST CINEMATIC MOMENT: AMS
Nominations: Team CCP, Three Bus Stops Outside Shirley, Worcester Massive, DJ Films.
Sponsored by Portsmouth Film Society
What the judges said: Good combination of humour and ‘sharp’ dramatic moments. Good use of camera and movement as well as editing. Slightly better location sound would have been good. Good visual story telling.
BEST SOUND DESIGN: THE AVENUE
Nominations: Emu & Co, Mad Dogs, The Animus Workshop.
Sponsored by TNT Films
What the judges said: Post dubbing adds an edge to this and the dream sequence is genuinely a bit nightmare-ish, didn’t quite think that the story telling was clear enough.
BEST EDITING: SANDED DOWN FILMS
Nominations: Red Book Productions, Solent Survivors, The Animus Workshop.
Sponsored by Mad Dogs TV
What the judges said: Sharp, witty and good film references throughout. A lot of ground covered in 1.50 and a great punchline.
MOST INSPIRED PROP: SMART FOX FILMS
Nominations: Team Sallet, Truth at 88mph, Worcester Massive.
Sponsored by Portsmouth Lottery
What the judges said: Greta fun, well made and edited, this film has teeth!
MOST ASTONISHING SPECIAL EFFECTS: THE ANIMUS WORKSHOP
Nominations: Familiar Stranger, Showstoppers, Three Bus Stops Outside Shirley.
Sponsored by Portsmouth Lottery
What the judges said: great scene transitions and nicely handled storyworlds.
BEST STORY: RED BOOK PRODUCTIONS
Nominations: DJ Films, Mad Dogs, The Animus Workshop.
Sponsored by Kabuki Productions
What the judges said: This gets ‘award worthy’ from me for featuring an immigrant, gay, zombie Jesus. I would love to have been sat at the table when you came up with that.
AUDIENCE RAVED ABOUT IT: THREE BUS STOPS OUTSIDE SHIRLEY
Sponsored by Portsmouth Lottery
What the judges said: Very well made, great make up (very realistic) loved the that the commercial was in 4×3! Good fun.
SPIRIT OF DVMISSION: TEAM SALLET
Sponsored by VersusMedia
What the judges said: The return of the sign guy was a genuine and pleasant surprise that really gave this film a stand out moment. The eye line crosses caused some distraction in an otherwise fun piece.
BEST SOCIAL MEDIA: SHOWSTOPPERS
Sponsored by Portsmouth Lottery
What the judges said: Silly enough to make me smile.
