Film makers Paul Barritt and Julian Andrade were respectively awarded with the top prizes in the professional and newcomer categories of the 2nd ever Nokia Darklight Pocket Movie Challenge at an award ceremony last week. Over 200 films of varying genres from over 10 countries were entered for the challenge in a one month period.
Shed, by UK based Paul Barritt, was awarded winners in the professional category. Shed is a short film derived from the writings of Paul Barrett. The pictures appear upon the paper as if being gradually seen and understood. The visual references appear in an oblique way to the text. Hote You, by Argentinean Julian Andrade was awarded winner of the newcomer category. Hote You is a story of love and more specifically a couple who argue because of this love.
Nokia hosted a reception in the trendy Budda Bag store in the buzzing Quatiere Bloom, where guests including Ciara Elliott, Richie Stokes, Sian Grey of Nokia Ireland and Roisin Tierney – Crowe watched the short listed movies. The awards were then presented at an outdoor BBQ in the IFI in Temple Bar later in the evening. Among those enjoying Billy Scurry’s culinary delights and Kombacher beer were Georgina Heffernan, Mark McCauley and Gail Ferguson, Daniela Crawley and Sinead Ni Chonaill.
A sunny evening, beer, a BBQ and movies – the perfect combination.
