Competitions throughout the Year
Any Film submitted for a Competition run by Mercury Movie Makers should contain moving pictures captured on a Movie Camera or DSLR set up to take moving pictures. Only in exceptional circumstances should any Still photographs be introduced, and these should not control more that 10% of the film.
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The One Minute Competition
7th June 2017
The Winner was "Down in the Woods" by Roy & Jean Vickers.
The Runner up was "Back Draft" by Allan Vanston.
There were 5 entries judged by Andrew Cockerill.
Previous Years Winners
7th June 2017
The Winner was "Down in the Woods" by Roy & Jean Vickers.
The Runner up was "Back Draft" by Allan Vanston.
There were 5 entries judged by Andrew Cockerill.
Previous Years Winners
Roy & Jean Vickers
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Allan Vanston
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Rules
1. May be on any subject.
2. Must not run for more than One minute including Credits & Titles.
2. Must not run for more than One minute including Credits & Titles.
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The Five Minute Competition
7th June 2017
Winner - "Blitz" by Dave Morton.
Runner Up - "Loch Katrine" by Jean & Roy Vickers.
There were 6 entries Judged by Andrew Cockerill.
Previous Years Winners
7th June 2017
Winner - "Blitz" by Dave Morton.
Runner Up - "Loch Katrine" by Jean & Roy Vickers.
There were 6 entries Judged by Andrew Cockerill.
Previous Years Winners
Dave Morton
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Roy & Jean Vickers
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Rules
1. May be on any subject.
2. Any length up to, but not more than 5 minutes including Credits & Titles.
2. Any length up to, but not more than 5 minutes including Credits & Titles.
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Film to Music Competition
7th June 2017
Winner - "DIY" by Martin Sunderland.
Runner up - "The Wayward Wind" by Jean & Roy Vickers.
There were 17 entries Judged by Andrew Cockerill.
Previous Years Winners
7th June 2017
Winner - "DIY" by Martin Sunderland.
Runner up - "The Wayward Wind" by Jean & Roy Vickers.
There were 17 entries Judged by Andrew Cockerill.
Previous Years Winners
Martin Sunderland
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Roy & Jean Vickers
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Rules
1. Maximum length 8 minutes.
2. Made within the last 18 months.
3. The film not previously entered in this competition.
4. The sound track used should be one single piece of music.
5. The Music to be appropriate to the moving pictures.
6. May be vocal or instrumental.
7. Additional ambient sound (that captured by the camera whilst filming) may be used.
2. Made within the last 18 months.
3. The film not previously entered in this competition.
4. The sound track used should be one single piece of music.
5. The Music to be appropriate to the moving pictures.
6. May be vocal or instrumental.
7. Additional ambient sound (that captured by the camera whilst filming) may be used.
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Out and About Competition
The Ken Leckenby trophy
16th August 2017
Winner - "Lochaber" by Bob Rowley
Runner up - "Out & About Working" by Richard Bray
There were 11 entries Judged by - Mike Breeze
Previous Years Winners
The Ken Leckenby trophy
16th August 2017
Winner - "Lochaber" by Bob Rowley
Runner up - "Out & About Working" by Richard Bray
There were 11 entries Judged by - Mike Breeze
Previous Years Winners
Winner Bob Rowley and Mike Breeze
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Runner up Richard Bray and Mike Breeze
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Rules
1. Maximum Length 10 minutes.
2. Must be situated in the UK.
2. Must be situated in the UK.
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The Gledhill Trophy
25th October 2017
The Winner was "RNLB Frederick William Plaxton" by David Myers.
The runner up was"I'll be Watching You" by Jan and Dave Morton.
There were 12 entries judged by Tony Collinson.
Previous Years Winners
25th October 2017
The Winner was "RNLB Frederick William Plaxton" by David Myers.
The runner up was"I'll be Watching You" by Jan and Dave Morton.
There were 12 entries judged by Tony Collinson.
Previous Years Winners
Tony Collinson with Winner David Myers
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Runner up Dave Morton
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Rules
1. Maximum Length 10 minutes.
2. Must not have been shown at Mercury Movies previously.
1. Maximum Length 10 minutes.
2. Must not have been shown at Mercury Movies previously.
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Catchphrase
Bob Rowley Trophy
24th May 2017
The Winner was " " produced by John Wheeler
The Runner up "Roberts Ropes" and "Springmuck" by Bob Rudd
The entries were judged by Bob Rowley and the club.
Previous Years Winners
24th May 2017
The Winner was " " produced by John Wheeler
The Runner up "Roberts Ropes" and "Springmuck" by Bob Rudd
The entries were judged by Bob Rowley and the club.
Previous Years Winners
Rules
The entry is to be based on a "catchphrase" or be a short advert.
As Bob is judging the competition, he would prefer no identification of who has made the film.
A "catchphrase" is a well known phrase or saying or a proverb.
Don't leave the audience guessing, Name the catchphrase in the film.
The entry is to be based on a "catchphrase" or be a short advert.
As Bob is judging the competition, he would prefer no identification of who has made the film.
A "catchphrase" is a well known phrase or saying or a proverb.
Don't leave the audience guessing, Name the catchphrase in the film.
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