New Film Makers 2004
These were the judges' top films for 2004. See if you agree with their selection.
** Please note the asterisked films contain strong adult themes and language which some may find offensive and unsuitable for children. These will only be available post watershed (21.00) until 05.00. Others have been edited with the permission of the film maker to make them suitable for daytime viewing.
The winner
Barrie the Barber
Director, John Giwa-Amu, introduces us to Barrie, a lovable barber who has perfected the balance between getting those you routinely insult and injure to always return for more.
The runners up
Fishy
Deva Palmier
Glenda, an unemployed misfit, falls in love with Freddie, her goldfish.
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Who Do You Love?
Jim McRoberts
It's a very simple, but brutal story of unrequited love.
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The finalists
Avow
Tony O'Reilly
A murderer makes a very dark confession to the police.
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Chaingangs
Scott Mann
A sceptical businessman dismisses a strange chain email as mumbo jumbo.
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Hilarity
Greig Johnson
Cartoon meets suicide note. The comedy of desperation.
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Mist Call
Brendan McNamee
A man convinces himself he's being cheated on by his girlfriend.
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Number 54
Iain Finlay
A game of cat and mouse goes horribly wrong for a bus driver on a power trip.
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Seafood
Robin Baker
A romantic comedy for cynical singletons, with seafood.
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The Curse of Jeff
James Harris
Jeff explains how he has brought the art of cursing into the 20th century.
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The Moors
Tim Brown
A film which emphasises
What goes around... goes around...
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