On March 24th, 2007, Projecting Stoke held an awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of all the people who took part in the scheme.

Over 300 people attended the event, which was hosted by Signal Radio Breakfast Show DJs Andy and Louise. Watch our film of the show [COMING SOON!]

There were seven categories, and eight winners. The categories are as follows:

BEST COMMUNITY DOCUMENTARY

WINNER: Waterhead Residents Association
Dir: Waterhead Residents Association

Judges comments: “A great film about this organisation’s cause. The group were amazing to work with and have gone on to make 2 more films!”

BEST AMUSING DOCUMENTARY

WINNER: The Making of Buzzman!
Dir: Joe Dundas, Anne-Marie and Joe

Judges comments: “A very funny, yet informative, look at behind the scenes of Projecting Stoke.”

BEST DRAMA

JOINT WINNERS:

Goodbye Zoe
Dir: The Young People of Pembridge Road

Judges comments: “This film is sad, yet has an uplifting message. Excellent performances from everyone.”

Ghost Story Dir: The Young People of Chell Heath Road

Judges comments: “Creepy! We particularly like the way the tension built and the idea of using grainy footage added to that.”

BEST “MAKING OF” DOCUMENTARY

WINNER: The Making of Outofspace
Dir: Labyrinth Arts

Judges comments: “A Hollywood Epic in the making. A very polished “making of” doc. and trailer. We can’t wait to see the full length version!”

BEST INFORMATIVE DOCUMENTARY

WINNER: Greater Expectations
Dir: REACH

Judges comments: “This film gets across its message in a interesting and poignant way. A fantastic achievement.”

BEST COMEDY

WINNER: Meir Boys Brigade
Dir: Meir Boys Brigade

Judges comments: “Dave is a star! All the members of Meir Boys Brigade worked very hard on this, and it shows. They produced a touching and very funny film.”

BEST MUSIC VIDEO

WINNER: The 80s
Dir: Stansfield Youth Inclusion Project

Judges comments: “A very professional looking music video and great performances. This deserved to be in the Top 5 of those entered for the Robbie Williams competition.”