Those Were the Days [part 2]

So my screening was last week. It was a quiet night at the ICA, last year this was the festival finale event hence more wine, women and song in the after-party. Fortunately, Bombay Bronx is on that same night, we have an after-party regardless of the outcome.

The attraction of film festivals for me is to have a short, that I made, screened CINEMA SIZE with SURROUND SOUND...

It feels not too disimilar to standing on stage yourself, when it starts rolling a tingle of nervousness sets in...

I dare not glance around, as much as I want to see the expressions on the audiences face, my eyes stay fixed ahead...

The screenings ended, eleven films in total... Some were stunning, some weren't so... A guest speaker stands for a closing comment and the delivery of some awards. He describes how the winning films *not only demostrated a good film practice but also the way that sound was utilised to enhance the edit.

Those Were the Days was awarded 'Highly Commended Short Film'.

I had stand to collect a certificate (school geek flashback) but I didn't get a chance to thank all those that helped...
- Sinbad, Jimi and Ammo aka The Twilight Players, thanks for believing in what was just an idea on paper
- Nina, Sureeta and Dean, the shoot crew... a director can't do much without them!
- John at Wades Barbers for the vintage location
- Thanks to all my 'over-extended family' aka my 'friends' for showing your love and providing the vocal sound system of support.

*Gaurav says that he was talking about my film.

(As soon as I've compressed it, you'll be able to see this film here...)