#WeAreQFT: Stuart Sloan
02 April 2020
#WeAreQFT continues with another look at those people who keep Belfast Film Festival running. This edition features Docs Ireland programmer Stuart Sloan who, in a first, offers up video references for some of his favourite (and not-so-favourite) film moments.
You are stuck at home and your favourite cinema is closed. What five films do you watch?
Grizzly Man (2005)
Goodfellas (1990)
Sans Soleil (1983)
The Beaches of Agnes (2008)
Hotel Terminus - The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie (1988)
What three words would you use to describe QFT?
Really bloody necessary.
What is your earliest cinema-going memory?
I remember seeing The Jungle Book (1967) in the Glengormley Movie House, also Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey (1991) with my Granny snoring beside me and my brothers.
What film do you dislike that everyone else loves?
Things with kids in them. I’d say Harry Potter (2001-2011) but I’m a fully grown adult so they aren’t really for me!
What is your guilty pleasure film?
I was thinking of a few films, but then I thought those films are good so why would I feel guilty for saying them! Wayne’s World 2 (1993)?
What is your favourite film soundtrack?
I love the Georges Delerue soundtrack to Le Mépris (1963)
I didn’t love the film Hereditary (2018) but the Colin Stetson soundtrack is amazing
Also most Popul Vuh!
What film character would you love to meet and why?
Would love to have met Timothy Treadwell from Grizzly Man, perhaps go for a drink with him and Herzog and really get into Bears.
What is the best thing about going to the cinema?
I don’t control the play/pause button. The film just keeps on going in the cinema!
Who is your favourite film villain?
Has to be Eugene Pingatore from Hoop Dreams (1994). Classic movie villain and representative of broken systems.
What is your favourite movie quote?
Herzog again from Les Blank’s Burden of Dreams (1982): “Nature is vile and base…we have to become humble in front of this overwhelming misery and overwhelming fornication.” Initially grim, but also inspiring (for me anyway!)
Saturday 4th April is now officially known as Belfast Film Festival Sofa Shorts Day! You hit the sofa and the festival will bring the shorts…..films that is. What you wear is up to you!
This is how it works. For one day only (Saturday 4th April) you will be able to view all 14 ‘in competition’ shorts and 7 ‘official selection’ shorts. Simply visit www.belfastfilmfestival.org between 10am and midnight to view all 21 films at your leisure.
Join Belfast Film Festival on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram throughout the day on Saturday 4th April to share your thoughts about the films, meet the filmmakers and share in a collective experience using the hashtag #bffsofashorts.
The winner of the ‘in competition’ programme will be announced by the judging panel on Sunday 5th April at midday and will receive a prize of £500. The winning film will then be available to watch for a further 2 hours from midday to 2pm.
