Everyday car journeys are the focus of a fly on the wall documentary which has won over audiences at an international film festival.
Motor Mouth, produced by Katie Walters, a Staffordshire University BA(Hons) Media (Film) Production graduate received the Audience Award - Best International Film at the Uni Shorts International Student Film Festival, held in New Zealand.
The 10 minute short film features 20 sets of car journeys all shot over a 40 minute period, giving an insight into the daily conversations had whilst travelling by car.
Katie from Nottingham said: “I grew up in a large family with three other brothers and I always remember having good memories on the long car journeys that we made together, just us chatting away with no technology to distract us.”
“It is great to be recognised and nice that people enjoyed watching it,” she added.
The observational documentary was shot using GoPro cameras, set-up inside and outside the car. Without the presence of a cameraman or crew, the voluntary cast were able to go about their daily car journeys, resulting in some funny, interesting footage.
“I think it is very British, the humour that comes from the conversations is very British. I think everyone likes to be nosey and see what people are like in their own environment,” explained the 21-year-old.
Katie used family, friends and willing volunteers to take part in the film which earned her $500 and international recognition at the award ceremony held in Auckland.
“It would be a long way to travel to collect my award but my plaque is on its way!”
The film required extensive post-production, whittling down more than 13 hours of footage into just 10 minutes – a challenge Katie was more than happy to take on.
“I really enjoy post-production, and I think this film helped me standout in that respect, the film is very much about the post-production and editing together all the conversations into a good sequence.
“I watched each 40 minute journey twice and picked out the most interesting and funny conversations.
“I’ve been doing a bit of work experience in post-production in Manchester and it has just strengthened my belief that my passion is editing.” she added.
Motor Mouth can be watched here.