The Big Weekend 2012 Programme 2:
Live Action

Screening: 13:00 on Sunday 8th July

Location: The Big Screen Cinema

No three hour Hollywood blockbusters here, but sometimes a five minute, no budget short can stay with you far longer than the latest 3D extravaganza.

Small, polished gems, made with love rather than millions, and again, with the hope that they may inspire, many in this programme locally made. Enjoy!

Tashtastic

Tashtastic

Filmmaker: Tessa Morgan

Both competitors and fans of facial hair flocked from all over the globe to take part in the prestigious World Beard and Moustache Championships 2007, held in Brighton, UK.

We follow Keith from Seattle as he sizes up his competition in the freestyle moustache category.

(4:04, Documentary, UK, 2008)

Pussyfoot

Pussyfoot

Filmmakers: John Davis

Meet Tiddles, an extraordinary cat who likes to milk it.

(3:25, Comedy, UK, 2011)

Love & Haight Ashbury

Love & Haight Ashbury

Filmmaker: Abbie Brandon

A short biopic of a women reminiscing over her longing to be a hippie in her youth, and revealing how the breakdown of her marriage led her back uncannily close to where she left off nearly four decades earlier.

(2:06, Documentary, UK, 2010)

Beach

Beach

Filmmaker: James Lark

How do films get their unique sense of melancholy nostalgia?

One film composer tells his story and reveals the secrets of his trade…

(Local Film, 5:04, Comedy, UK, 2010)

A Grumpy Old Man

A Grumpy Old Man

Filmmaker: Rachel Tracy

Seventy-seven-year-old Sid takes us on a tour of his clock collection and talks about a moment in his life when time stood still.

(7:30, Documentary, UK, 2009)

Count to 5

Count to 5

Young Stephan is thinking about kissing a girl he desperately fancies but will he get up the courage?

(2:19, Comedy, UK, 2011)

Steve Bradshaw’s Guide to Gigging in Cambridge

Steve Bradshaw's guide to gigging in Cambridge

Filmmaker: Adrian Killens

A ten step guide to putting on a gig in cambridge, featuring Steve Bradshaw and Adrian Killens.

(Local Film, 3:46, Music/Comedy, UK, 2009)

Tums and Bums

Tums and Bums

Filmmaker: Tinch Minter

Addresses issues of loneliness and isolation for special needs adults.

(Local Film, 4:52, Drama, UK, 2010)

Ding!

Ding!

Filmmakers: Ryd Cook

An arrogant cyclist dings her bell . . .

(Local Film, 1:42, Comedy Horror, UK, 2009)

Hranice(Borders)

Hranice(Borders)

An uneasy situation, difficult decision, maternal (self)sacrifice set in real, raw but metaphorical environment.

(4:59, Drama, CZ, 2009)

Computer Love

Computer Love

Filmmaker: David Valentine, James Hall, Joe Livermore

Computer Love is a modern interpretation of the balcony scene from “Romeo and Juliet” played out in an online chatroom – shot entirely on webcam.

Exaggerated teenage feelings are expressed in urban movements as the two would be lovers perform to the words of Shakespeare – in direct contrast to the limitations of the clipped and abbreviated language of instant messaging.

(7:07, Dance, UK, 2010)