By Elina Shatkin, May 25, 2004
Straight 8 gets bigger and bigger, as it made its presence known again this year at the 55th Cannes Film Festival.
With 120 worldwide entries and 92 filmmakers delivering their edited-in-camera super8mm films, the best 11 were showcased last week. With entrants from the UK, Czech Republic, France and Australia, it was an international evening.
Taking place at the Kodak Apartment, beside La Croisette and on the beach, a standing ovation for the elated eleven confirmed the success of the evening. Of the final 11, the following were from the international advertising industry:
Dave Waters - DFGW, London
Jimmy Blom - Grey Advertising, London (Jimmy also won the Godman/APA Straight 8 agency shootout last October with Horse).
Nick Rutter - Runner/researcher at MJZ, London
Sandalz - a Czech Republic based directing duo
Selena McKenzie & Toby Moore - Publicis Mojo, Australia.
Simon Mctaggart - Director at Love, London
The Cannes 11 and 50 excellent runners up will also be premiered in the UK at The Rushes Soho Short Film Festival on the August 3-4.
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