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Matinee Screening
Broadway Screen 1
22 April 2006 15:00

Young filmmakers: Saturday afternoon bang! continues its tradition of bringing the best in short films by young filmmakers for younger audiences with our family matinee - the event includes films made by youth / community groups, schools and inspired teenaged directors and work made by adults suitable for all the family.

Simon Ralph - 2 Camels

2 Camels

Simon Ralph

Hilarious tiny animated classic from regular Ralph - a name to watch out for in future, so take note funders!

Simon Ellis - A Storm And Some Snow

A Storm And Some Snow

Simon Ellis

Thunder and Lightening, very very frightening? Viewed from a back garden it seems more beautiful than that.

Sandra Romy - Bedroom

Bedroom

Sandra Romy

Smart animated tale of the consequences that little lie-in you want can have on those that matter. Time flies...

Darrell Horn - Blink and You'll Miss It

Blink and You'll Miss It

Darrell Horn

Am I getting old or are the pop stars of today getting younger and younger? Great stuff for every aspiring musician.

Inclusion Project St Ann's - Hoop Productions - Chase at The Chase

Chase at The Chase

Inclusion Project St Ann's - Hoop Productions

Have we got the youth of today right? Are we stereotyping them? This fantastic youth project sets the record straight.

Victor Moulin, Aurelie Frechinos, Thomas Wagner - Click Clack

Click Clack

Victor Moulin, Aurelie Frechinos, Thomas Wagner

Beautifully animated film about two robots that communicate with noisy objects. How will they cope with the noisiest object on Earth.

Livewire Studios - Every Street Dreams

Every Street Dreams

Livewire Studios

Ever dreamt you went to school in your underpants? Fabulous work from young, Manchester animators.

King Edward VII School and The Grove Primary School - Reduce, Reuse And Recycle

Reduce, Reuse And Recycle

King Edward VII School and The Grove Primary School

Smart animated tale of environmental action we can all take in our daily lives.

Harvey Sharman Dunn - Simon Says

Simon Says

Harvey Sharman Dunn

A cautionary tale of bullying and the terrible consequences of it. Brought to life by young people who matter.

 Newton's Walk Pupil Referral Unit in Derby - Q-Arts - Snowballs

Snowballs

Newton's Walk Pupil Referral Unit in Derby - Q-Arts

Truly wonderful new work from those talented young people at Q-Arts.

Matthew Tregoning - Tea and Some Thoughts

Tea and Some Thoughts

Matthew Tregoning

Lost anything lately? Misplaced something important? A sweet mystery tale of possibilities.

Youth Inclusion Programme - Positive Futures - The Supply Chain

The Supply Chain

Youth Inclusion Programme - Positive Futures

How do drugs make it into our city and where do they end up?

Ellie Wake - When Good Things Happen

When Good Things Happen

Ellie Wake

A great little film that takes a positive outlook on things and, as such, is a real breath of fresh air.

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Cutting Edge

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Premier Screening
Broadway Screen 1
23 April 2006 14:00

Premier : This year bang! has grown yet again and we are delighted to host a special presentation of brand new commissioned shorts from up and coming filmmakers - 3 Minute Warnings, co-produced and funded by BritFilms and Em-Media and produced by Wellington Films this exciting series of low budget yet innovative and dramatic shorts from the region, covering mistaken identity, expectant automobiles and battling for survival against angry swans make their debut at a special premier. Throughout the event Amanda Smith will be exhibiting production stills giving audiences a glimpse behind the scenes.

A Hiss In The Wind

Owen Davies

Beware the moon. stick to the towpath.

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A Relatively Close Call

Cheryl Marshall

Cass is cheating on Anton. Anton smells a rat, but he has no proof. can he sniff out the truth?

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Baby On Board

Shaun Mechen

Some things just can't wait.

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Nose Hair

James Sharpe

Some things are best left alone.

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The Report

David Smith

A horror/thriller about the mentally corrupting nature of the modern workplace.

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Tonight

Mehul Desai

Amish is bored, Amish is depressed, Amish knows what he has to do next

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Bang! in the bar
Broadway Café Bar
23 April 2006 17:00

bang! in the bar: A delicious cocktail - In the evening the Café Bar at Broadway plays host to some of the most beautiful, provocative and ambient pieces of new work. This is a great opportunity to sit back in comfort and be seduced. Live DJs and music. Plus a screening of "Terzetto" a 3 cities project, a poetic look at the region focusing on Leicester, and Derby.

Simon Ellis - A Storm And Some Snow

A Storm And Some Snow

Simon Ellis

A simple observation of nature and a mini masterpiece viewed from a back garden.

Stephane Berla - Cafe Bouillu

Cafe Bouillu

Stephane Berla

Beautiful Parisian animated music promo.

Paul Stevens - California Drift

California Drift

Paul Stevens

An ambient, dreamlike and seductive work, a landscape painting come to life.

Victor Moulin, Aurelie Frechinos, Thomas Wagner - Click Clack

Click Clack

Victor Moulin, Aurelie Frechinos, Thomas Wagner

Beautifully animated film about two robots that communicate with noisy objects. How will they cope with the noisiest object on Earth?

Simon Ralph - Ice

Ice

Simon Ralph

Beautiful, haunting score from Ralph perfectly compliments these striking visuals of giant ice caverns.

Amanda Smith and John Ross - Terzetto

Terzetto

Amanda Smith and John Ross

Poetic drift through dawn through night in three crucial cities of our region, Derby, & Leicester, part of the 3 Cities Scheme.

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A Host of Talent

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Main Screening
Broadway Screen 1
23 April 2006 20:15

Main Programme: Sunday night bang! screens the best in new films covering every genre, style and budget. From the fascinating documentary A Short Sharp Shock by Dee Kalikoti on gun violence to low budget comedy hi-jinx in the hilarious local flick Tramspotting by Matt Barker; from the violent and poetic Deliberate Death of a Postman (shot in Hyson Green), to experimental and beautiful dramas like Vacant/Engaged by Mari King- there is something here for everyone, including one or two major surprises.

Simon Ralph - 2 Camels

2 Camels

Simon Ralph

Hilarious tiny animated classic from regular Ralph - a name to watch out for in future, so take note funders!

Owen Davies - A Hiss In The Wind

A Hiss In The Wind

Owen Davies

Beware the moon. stick to the towpath. Dead pan and Frighteningly funny!

Watch this film at Britfilms
Cheryl Marshall - A Relatively Close Call

A Relatively Close Call

Cheryl Marshall

Cass is cheating on Anton and he smells a rat, but he needs proof. can he sniff out the truth? Great debut from rising new talent.

Watch this film at Britfilms
Simon Ellis - A Storm And Some Snow

A Storm And Some Snow

Simon Ellis

Ellis's film, all Sturm and Drang is a poetic example of what can be achieved, a simple observation of nature and a mini masterpiece.

Shaun Mechen - Baby On Board

Baby On Board

Shaun Mechen

Some things just can't wait. Great animated mayhem from ultra talented Mechen.

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Sandra Romy - Bedroom

Bedroom

Sandra Romy

Smart animated tale of the consequences that little lie-in you want can have on those that matter. Time flies.

Victor Moulin, Aurelie Frechinos, Thomas Wagner - Click Clack

Click Clack

Victor Moulin, Aurelie Frechinos, Thomas Wagner

Michael Abbott - Deliberate Death Of A Postman

Deliberate Death Of A Postman

Michael Abbott

Poetic insight on the mean streets of here a dog eat dog world of petty interest and sudden violence - provocative stuff.

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Dee Kalikoti - Short Sharp Shock

Short Sharp Shock

Dee Kalikoti

A deeply impressive documentary short, filled with important interviews that offer an insight into the other side of gun crime.

Martin McDonagh - Six Shooter

Six Shooter

Martin McDonagh

Kieron Clark - Still Life

Still Life

Kieron Clark

A moving and subtly disturbing drama that expertly fuses monologue and character study to accute effect.

Jamie Freeth - Too Much Is Never Enough

Too Much Is Never Enough

Jamie Freeth

An hilarious take on ultimate consumerism - deeply theatric in execution, fundamentaly filmic in effect. and bloody funny.

Matt Barker - Tramspotting

Tramspotting

Matt Barker

A wild life documentary about newcomers to the area - our trams and their natural history, filmed entirely in our local.

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Mari King and Lisa Bamford - Vacant - Engaged

Vacant - Engaged

Mari King and Lisa Bamford

Highly experimental drama, innovative and effective - one drunken lurch of a film, a deeply claustrophobic experience.

Tristan Olfield - Violence Breeds

Violence Breeds

Tristan Olfield

Hyper real and stylish take on the nature of casual violence and the effect it has - what goes around comes around.

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