The Lost Sock

A community comes together when its members are involved together in a project. Over the last few months that's happened with 'The Lost Sock', a film produced by Felixstowe TV. This all started with an off-the-cuff remark made by Chris Gosling, the powerhouse behind Felixstowe TV, to the members of Felixstowe Scribblers, our local writers group.

Very quickly they came up with the outline of a script, and several people involved in local amateur dramatics were asked to appear. Filming began, producing 10-15 minute shorts that were displayed on the Felixstowe TV site.

The scripts were developed as the project moved along, and local companies started to get involved. Local shops provided locations, a car-hire firm provided vehicles and Felixstowe Port security even provided the 'heavies' to act as extras. All sorts of people became immersed in the project.

As each programme was screened at Felixstowe Tv interest grew, audience figures rose and it was decided to create a full-length movie.

Yesterday it was screened before a large audience at the 900-seat Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe. A full-length feature, lasting one hour 26 minutes. All this is a considerable achievement showing what can be done when people come together.

Some of the actors, all amateurs, were equal to anyone on commercial TV. There were mistakes, perhaps the dialogue was a bit confused at times, the sound quality could be improved, the camera angles chosen with more care. But it was still good entertainment and for a first attempt showed considerable potential.

The nameless local councillor as just one of many local people, organisattions and companies involved.

Looking forward to the next contribution from Felixstowe Films.