THE RESULTS
The 2019 OVFM Oscars took place last night (March 19th), organised this year by Ian Menage with help from Andy Watson with the video presentation. Two of the judges from Spring Park, Graham Evans and Roy de Boise, were in attendance to help us celebrate and reward the past year of great filmmaking for OVFM.
So without further ado, here is the list of winners as voted for by OVFM member and judged by Spring Park.
ANNUAL COMPETITION AWARDS
Ian Dunbar Cup (Best film) – An Unwelcome Piece Of Orpington’s History by David Laker
Orpington Trophy (Best Film Runner Up) – Beyond The Sunset by Sam Brown
Arthur Woolhead Trophy (Animation or Visual Effects) – Aristotle by Hugh Darrington
Priory Trophy (Editing) – …. 104! by Ian Menage
Rene Morris Penguin Plate (Photography) – Beyond The Sunset by Sam Brown
Reg Lancaster Trophy (Funniest Film) – Aristotle by Hugh Darrington
Alice Howe Trophy (Documentary) – An Unwelcome Piece Of Orpington’s History by David Laker
Raasay Trophy (No special category) – Seasons’ Blessings by Jane Oliver
Jubilee Shield (Film under five minutes) – Sandwich Break by Hugh Darrington
Commendation Awards –
Braveheart by Jane Oliver
A 1940’s Experience by Barbara Darby
A Time When Orpington Was Still A Village by David Laker
CLUB AWARDS
The 2018 Top Ten Competition
Winner – Beyond The Sunset by Sam Brown
Runner-Up – A Time When Orpington Was Still A Village by David Laker
Kath Jones Cup (Joke Fim) – Costly Words by David Laker
Vic Treen Cup (Fim Set to Music) – Otford Remembers by Barbara Darby
Mike Turner Plate (Film Under 60 Seconds) – Mr Sandman by John Bunce
N.B – two awards were not given as the judges didn’t find any films suited to them, these being Heyfield Trophy (Sound) and Vincent Pons Shield (Fiction).
The evening also saw a special presentation to John & Ann Epton for their efforts in organising our 60th Anniversary Show at the Odeon cinema.
Congratulations to all the winners and we look forward to doing it all again next year, provided we have a volunteer to assume the role of competition’s officer as Ian has decided to step down, so thanks to him for his efforts over the past year.
Well done Lee, getting this information out so quickly. What a night. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves; the mini sausage rolls and chicken kievs went down a bit too quickly!