AV News 174 - November 2008
The sequences were of good quality and the variety of the subjects treated
offered a very pleasant show. Some older, recently digitalised sequences were
also presented, as allowed by the regulation, but the majority of the sequences
were quite recent creations. Having observed, over the past 30 years, the
evolution of sequence making in Europe, I must say English authors have
improved their work a lot, trained by quality leaders. In opposition to this, other
nations such as Germany and Spain have totally disappeared from
international festivals. We can also regret the absence of Australian, Romanian
and Polish authors whose respective nations still organise international
festivals.
Unfortunately, we can deplore the scarcity of international festivals. The cost
requested by FIAP patronage is often judged too excessive by organisers who
are not supported by sponsors. The list of prize winners in a festival is often
appreciated by authors whose work is rewarded. Those not appearing in the list
of winners are unfortunately very disappointed. Being an author myself, I know
the situation well and the 50% rule of accepted works which sometimes
excludes good sequences.
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