CPEX 91

by Brian Pitkin

Reproduced from in focus 40. Mar.1991

BSoUP is presenting films, videos, audio-visuals, lectures and workshops at the Annual Exhibition of Underwater Sport at Crystal Palace, to be held over the weekend of 16/17 March. In addition we shall be putting on a display of member's work in the Wonderful World of Diving.

Volunteers are required throughout the weekend to man the exhibition stand, promoting BSoUP, and in the film theatre.

Please contact Brian Pitkin as soon as possible if you would like to help. The only perk, apart from knowing that you are helping your Society, is a complimentary ticket to the exhibition.

FILMS, AUDIO-VISUALS, VIDEOS & WORKSHOPS PRESENTED BY BSoUP AT CPEX '91

The British Society of underwater Photographers have put together a remarkable collection of films, audio-visuals, videos and workshops for this year's Festival of Underwater Sport to show the Visiting public something of our Wonderful World of Diving.

These include films and videos ranging from New Zealander Simon Cotton's KILLER WHALE and DIVE FJORDLAND; Canadians Jack McKenney & Neil McDaniel's THE EMERALD SEA filmed in British Columbia; American Howard Hall's WildScreen90 award winning SEASONS IN THE SEA filmed in the giant kelp forests of California; Britain's Victoria Stone & Mark Deeble's VALLEY BENEATH THE SEA shot in the Fal Estuary, Cornwall and DEVILFISH, a film about octopus shot in British Columbia; to Australian Wait Deas' THE BASKING SHARK shot mainly in the Clyde.

In addition, there will be personal appearances by Britain's Mike Portelly and Mike Valentine. As well as showing the renowned fictional drama OCEANS DAUGHTER, set in the Red Sea, we will screen FASHION UNDERWATER; and Mike will present clips of some of his creative advertising assignments and reveal the secrets behind his success. Also for the underwater cine and video enthusiasts Mike Valentine will be showing UNDERWATER, a video about his involvement in film making for the big screen, especially made for the Museum of the Moving Image, and showing clips of some of his recent productions.

Three audio-visuals by Britain Les Kemp - RE-INVASION, an award winner shot in British waters, UNDERWATER CURACAO shot in the Caribbean and OCTOPUSSY shot in the Red Sea - two workshops, one by David Chandler on SEA & SEA CAMERA SYSTEMS and one by award winning underwater photographer Linda Pitkin on UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY, plus a slide presentation by adventurer Jack Jackson on SHARKS, SHIPWRECKS and FISH LIFE OF THE SUDANESE RED SEA complete the weekend's programme.

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