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Friday 17th July - Royal British Legion, Thurso



Programme 1:
"MIXED SHORT FILMS"-1 (5+) Doors 7.20pm Feat, 7.35pm end 9.00pm
Documentary & topical shorts.


"MOTION"
Robin Whenary's first of four entries to "The Big Gig" is a study of motion through simple every day objects.

"ORIGIN OF THE LAST DIVE"
A behind-the-scenes look at how Matt Jenkins became inspired to make, "The Last Dive", a movie about the former US Navy submarine the Batfish.

"WWOOFING"
Another entry from Robin Whenary highlighting organic farming methods through World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farming at Trevalon Farm Cornwall.

"THE IMPORTANCE OF SOUND EFFECTS"
Continuing look at the production of "The Last Dive" in which the difficult job of creating realistic sound effects is examined.

"THE BOY, THE BIKE AND THE APPLE"
Robin Whenary's third film, is another motion study in which a young boy has a chance encounter with an apple.

"TOUR OF THE BATFISH"
Matt Jenkins guides us through the Batfish submarine which is now on dry land and open to the public at a miletary museum in America.


"SEEING"
Robin Whenary's fourth film features the sights and sounds of a Devon summer as seen through the eyes of a 12 year old boy.

"ODEON, EDINBURGH- END OF AN ERA"
In 2003 the Odeon Cinema in Clerk Street, Edinburgh was closed down as Odeon moved to the revamped sight of the former ABC in Lothian Road. Film maker, Barrie Andrew captured this fasinating look behind the seens of the five screen cinema in the city centre. The cinema is a listed building and has had sketchy use since and now lies empty. Currently there is a major campaign to save and restore the old Odeon, formerly the New Victoria Cinema. Not just for movies, this 1930 cinema has played host to many famous bands including the Beatles. Barrie's film is a thurough tour of all the parts of the cinema that the public never see in this excellent featurette.

"TOGETHER- AN AFRICAN SUCCESS"
Ned Cordery continues his support of "The Big Gig" with a featurette documentary covering the work of the Kamuli Uganda Sustainable Livelihoods Project. Ned's films have won him many honours and he has great skill and experience as a movie maker. The film takes a close look at all aspects of the project and talks to the co-ordinators at Iowa State University, the support volenteers in the field and the people of Kamuli.




Programme 2:
"DRIFTWOOD" (18+) Doors 9.00pm Feat, 9.15pm end 10.30pm


"CRIMSON" (18+)
German student, 17 year old Lana Tannir's entry is a story about a girl who is haunted by the memories of the terrible crime she commited. The viewer is encouraged to answer the questions as to why the girl did such a thing. Was it jealousy, what was the impitus for her actions? The film stresses the themes relationships, delusions and appearance versus reality in this short but bloody melodrama.

"DRIFTWOOD"
The main feature in this programmes is a full length film from Pete Middleton. On a secluded country road just outside the desolate town of Drift a group of backpackers find an abandoned vehicle. The group are unsure what to do or what has happened to the cars' owner but when one of their group is brutaly beaten in front of them a disturbing and desparate bid to escape the lunatic killer begins.
The film contains voilence from the opening scenes which some viewers may find disturbing. Stricktly no persons under 18 allowed, proof of age may be requested.



Saturday 18th July - Royal British Legion, Thurso



Programme 3:
"MIXED SHORT FILMS"-2 (12+) Doors 3.00pm Feat, 3.15pm end 5.00pm
Narrative shorts



"THE LAST DIVE"
Bradley Williams and Kim Williams star in Matt Jenkins short film. The captain wakes up aboard his vessel, the USS Batfish. With no sign of his crew he despartely searches the boat as the enemy closes in for the kill.


"THE WISHING WELL"- Behind the scenes
Film maker, Rod Maxwell spe

Full Programme schedule will be announced soon.