Film-makers make the final cut in 48-hour film challenge

Dozens of short romantic zombie films were entered into the DV Mission Challenge '“ a competition set up by Southampton Solent University in partnership with Southsea's Wedgewood Rooms.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Mar 2018, 10:01 BST
Updated 23rd Mar 2018, 10:05 BST

This year’s challenge saw 31 teams take part, and 26 crossed the finish line.

The challenge required filmmakers to make a two-minute film with the title Night Dreams, using the dialogue ‘We all go a little mad sometimes... haven’t you?’

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They were given just 48 hours to come up with a concept, film it and edit it.

After a week spent watching each of the films the judges awarded Pompey Oscars in 13 categories.

The winners were:

BEST FILM (PRO): The Animus Workshop (Southampton)

BEST FILM (NON-PRO): Worcester Massive (Portsmouth)

BEST EDITING: Sanded Down Films (Portsmouth) - UoP team

BEST ACTOR: Red Brook Productions (Andover)

BEST ACTRESS: The Animus Workshop (Southampton)

MOST CINEMATIC MOMENT: AMS (Dartford)

BEST SOUND DESIGN: The Avenue

MOST SURPRISING PROP: Smart Fox Films

MOST ASTONISHING SPECIAL EFFECTS: The Animus Workshop (Southampton)

BEST STORY: Red Brook Productions

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