 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.
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The runners up Fishy Deva Palmier Glenda, an unemployed misfit, falls in love with Freddie, her goldfish.
Watch the film | Who Do You Love? Jim McRoberts It's a very simple, but brutal story of unrequited love. Watch the film** |
The finalists Avow
Tony O'Reilly A murderer makes a very dark confession to the police. Watch the film** | Chaingangs Scott Mann A sceptical businessman dismisses a strange chain email as mumbo jumbo. Watch the film | Hilarity Greig Johnson Cartoon meets suicide note. The comedy of desperation.
Watch the film | Mist Call Brendan McNamee A man convinces himself he's being cheated on by his girlfriend. Watch the film | Number 54 Iain Finlay A game of cat and mouse goes horribly wrong for a bus driver on a power trip. Watch the film | Seafood Robin Baker A romantic comedy for cynical singletons, with seafood. Watch the film | The Curse of Jeff James Harris Jeff explains how he has brought the art of cursing into the 20th century.
Watch the film | The Moors Tim Brown A film which emphasises What goes around... goes around... Watch the film |
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