Our end of season party on the 20th May was amazing, with some brilliant short film presented by their local directors. It was a huge success, so we can't thank enough those that turned up and participated so throughly! Also, many thanks to Laura, Steve, Kate Vinnie and Annie, and also Iain and Robin that gave up their time to show us their films. And of course, to Jacquie who provided the yummy cake.

It was a fitting end to a really cool sesaon, both at The Screen, and the THE ONES THAT GOT AWAYseason.

Top 10 Films of the Decade!!

The end of the year is always a good time to reflect, and so add to that the end of a decade and it's time for top tens galore!! After we came across lists in Sight and Sound and The Times this set us wondering how WFS opinions would compare with the experts!? We couldn't agree, so we have all done our own, and we invite you to do the same!!

**NEXT SEASON**
With one season barely cold in its grave, planning for next season is altready underway, so please get involved! Our planning meeting are both loved and hated, with various methods adopted in an attempt to be organised....

METHOD ONE: We come up with 'slots' that are themed to try and get a balnced sesaon, and cover all corners of world and independent film. for example, we usually try and show a UK film, pick a country that has otherwise been under-represented, and might have a classic or two. We like to try and see if there are any special anniversaries coming up as well.

METHOD TWO: We find loads and loads of films that we love or think that we are going to love, and have four 8 hour meetings shouting at each other clutching our lists, drinking loads of tea and eating chocolate biscuits

so if you have any thoughts on a 'slot' theme, or an idea for a specific film, then please get in touch, and we will add them to our long list. Our first meeting about this is in June (you guys might have a break, but we don't!!!), so please send through some ideas soon.

We are always looking for enthusiastic people to join us on the committee, so if you have a few hours a month to give to your favourite club, then let us know.

SEE YOU IN OCTOBER!!!!

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For more information about 'Playing for Time, the theatre company that developed and produced the play for the prisoners at HMP Winchester to perform (Stand or Fall An Evening of Shorts) the website can be found here.

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