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MY LITTLE EYE
Date: 1995 Film Number: 4657
 
Student documentary looking at the increase in the use of closed circuit television in Britain. The use of cameras in Burnley town centre to reduce crime is examined, as well as covert surveillance in the workplace and the reaction of residents to the introduction of cameras on a run-down estate in Manchester. Includes interviews with Simon Davies from Privacy International, who argues that the increase in the use of cctv is an infringement of people's civil liberties.
 
 
 
ROUTE VEG
Date: 1995 Film Number: 4662
 
Student documentary looking at food distribution to supermarkets in Britain and how it has moved away from local producers to centralised depots. The main example cited is that of a consignment of carrots - from Preston, a lorry sets off to collect them from Suffolk, they are brought back to Preston to be washed and bagged, before being sent to a supermarket in Ipswich, a round trip of over 550 miles in order to end up 16 miles from where they were harvested. Includes interviews with the supermarkets, the distributors and transport pressure groups.
 
 
 
[SHADES OF GREEN - RUSHES]
Date: 1995 Film Number: 4667
 
Rushes from student documentary production - scenes at Manchester Irish Centre of Irish music night. Footage of the band playing, people dancing and of a display of traditional Irish dancing.
 
 
 
[AMERICAN SCENES - SUPERMARKET AND CHAMPAGNE]
Date: 1995 Film Number: 5860
 
Footage from a trip to San Francisco with Paul Berry and friends. Scenes in the car with a dog, at the supermarket and having dinner in a garden with champagne. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
[AMERICAN ADVERT SHOOT]
Date: 1995 Film Number: 5862
 
Scenes from an advert shoot on an industrial plant in San Francisco with Paul Berry. Filming various shots with a model, followed by aerial shots of the city taken from a helicopter. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF ANOTHER KIND
Date: 1995 Film Number: 6063
 
Comedy produced by Stockport Cine and Video Society, featuring members of the Woodford Players. Alan and Madge are married, but are both having extramarital affairs - Alan with Liz, and Madge with Ted. The two couples almost bump into each other on several occasions whilst conducting clandestine meetings. Alan and Ted meet in the street, and turn out to be old friends, although neither is aware of what the other is up to. They arrange to go out as a foursome, but on arrival, Alan and Madge immediately find out about the other's affair. An almighty row breaks out between them, during which their respective lovers go off together.
 
 
 
CHESTER - ENGLAND'S HISTORIC WALLED CITY
Date: 1995 Film Number: 6306
 
Film looking at the walls surrounding Chester - explains their history and shows some of the sights encountered when completing a tour of the city.
 
 
 
PAVILIONS OF THE PEAK
Date: 1995 Film Number: 6307
 
Short film looking at the architecture and attractions of the town of Buxton in Derbyshire.
 
 
 
CARNIVAL IN THE PEAK
Date: 1995 Film Number: 6631
 
A brief look at the Well Dressing Festival in Bradwell from 1995, featuring the parade and crowds enjoying themselves at the annual carnival.
 
 
 
THE COTTON SPINNING MULE [LONG VERSION]
Date: 1995 Film Number: 7726
 
A project partnership between WFA and the Northern Consortium of Textile Museums, a group of textile technology museums in the North of England, this film was one of a series designed to preserve textile machinery skills for the future by demonstrating and explaining the use of these old textile machines. To be used in conjunction with specialist training manuals, this film demonstrates the operation of the Cotton Spinning Mule at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
MARDI GRAS 1995
Date: 1995 Film Number: 7738
 
A promotional film for Manchester's 1995 Mardi Gras, the biggest HIV awareness event in Europe and organised by The Village Charity. Introduction to the event and the charity and then highlights the main events and the safe sex message at the heart of Mardi Gras. Kevin Layland interviews performers and participants, and there are shots of the procession along Princess Street Concludes with a candlelit vigil for all those who have died. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011]
 
 
 
[BELLS OF COLNE- RUSHES 1]
Date: 1995 Film Number: 6962v
 
Rushes from the film 'The Bells of Colne' (see 6964) showing bell ringing at St Bartholomew's Church in Colne. Includes shots of the bell tower, (belfry) an interview with bell ringer Jean Barnes (side shots)- she talks about the history of bell ringing, English and continental variations and the benefits of ringing as a form of mental and physical exercise. Bell ringer Bill Heaton is seen waking along into the church, up a narrow staircase to the bell tower and giving an interview about the history of the Colne bells. Includes exterior shots of St Bartholomew's Church and high angle views from rooftops looking down on the town of Colne.
 
 
 
[BELLS OF COLNE- RUSHES 2]
Date: 1995 Film Number: 6963v
 
Rushes from the film 'The Bells of Colne' (see 6964) showing men and women ringing the bells of St Bartholomew's church, with various close ups, exterior shots of the church buidling and Bill Heaton giving a personal account of his years as a bell ringer. Includes hand held tracking shots into the church, interior low angle shots of bell ropes, ringers, church windows and floral decorations.
 
 
 
[PREPARING THE HALL]
Date: 1995 Film Number: 8661
 
The film shows people preparing the hall at the University of Liverpool for an event. Setting up a background on stage and setting up tables.
 
 
 
[JO'S 21ST]
Date: 1995 Film Number: 8111
 
Friends and family gather in the family garden in Oxton for Jo's 21st birthday party. There's music and dancing as well as speeches given by her Dad and brother.
 
 
 
THE WEDDING OF BEVERLEY AND LAURENCE 16TH SEPT 1995
Date: 1995 Film Number: 10000
 
Friends and family gather outside St Cuthbert’s Church in Carlisle for the wedding of Beverley and Laurence. The bride can be seen arriving in a horse-drawn carriage with her father. We see scenes from the wedding ceremony followed by the wedding party posing for photographs outside the church. Guests throw confetti on the newlyweds as they depart in the horse-drawn carriage.
 
 
 
HELEN'S WEDDING
Date: *1995 Film Number: 11102
 
The bride and groom inside the church then outside talking with friends and family before the photographs are taken. The film ends with a brief shot of a kitchen.
 
 
 
THE BELLS OF COLNE
Date: 1995/00 Film Number: 6964v
 
Documentary about the history of bell ringing at St Bartholomew's church in Colne. Shows bell ringer Bill Heaton walking along into the church, along to the bell tower and talking about the history of bells at St Bartholomew's. Includes shots of the bells ringing in the belfry, Bill Heaton climbing to the roof tops with views of Colne town below and later describes his own bell ringing history at the church. Continues with an interview of bell ringer Jean Barnes, who gives a history of bell ringing techniques and the differences between British and continental bells. Concludes with younger members of church ringing bells and an interview with Tower Captain Kevin Pickup.
 
 
 
NOT EXACTLY LINFORD
Date: 1996 Film Number: 2689
 
Drama about an Asian teenager who wants to be taken seriously as an athlete. Although his friends and family are sceptical, he finds a trainer and decides to make a video recording his fastest run. The film ends as the starter gun is fired.
 
 
 
PURE JUNGLEE
Date: 1996 Film Number: 2690
 
Short film about two teenagers having a mock shoot-out around a pool table. Eventually they start dancing and the pool table collapses. Soundtrack contains feature film soundbites and Perez Prado music from the Guinness Advert.
 
 
 
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