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Topic: 53rd BFCC
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Mike Peckham
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1461
From: West Sussex, UK.
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted May 20, 2007 07:00 AM
What a great day!
For some reason this meeting seemed even more friendly and sociable than previous events, possibly due to the large gathering of people from the forums in the projection area at lunch time (thanks Susie for the Cider)! It was great to put faces to names and chat about all things cine.
The lunchtime highlight though had to be Craig’s demonstration of his Pathe Baby with its factory supplied accessories. It projected a surprisingly clear image, firstly on to Tonys T-Shirt (in inverted Cinerama) and then onto a white card film box generously loaned by that nice Mr Clancy.
More than one of us has now been bitten by the 9.5mm bug and will be looking for our own little piece of Pathe history.
The shows were as ever excellent, Johns HTI converted GS 1200 really does put on a good show on that huge screen, it even gave Keith’s 35mm machine a run for its money.
It was great to meet Mal at last and of course Colin Hunt, both of whom were representing both the 8mm Forum and the Jubilee Forum, it’s good to know that the latter is doing well and providing a friendly arena for discussing all things digital.
Paul, what a surprise to bump into you! And then of course there were the two Kevs, Chris, Mark, Jean Marc (with his two 6000ft tractor wheels),Yannis, Keith, Rob, the list goes on…
The dealers’ stands seemed to do well, there was a rush in the morning, and after lunch many of the tables were looking decidedly bare so I assume trade was brisk? I picked up another armload of films in very nice packaging ![[Wink]](wink.gif) , and yet more Movie Maker magazines, I bought a whole batch in order to fill one or two gaps in my collection so will have duplicates to sell on if any one is interested…
A great event once again, so many thanks to Keith and John and all those who helped to make it come together, I look forward to doing it all again in October!
Mike
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Auntie Em must have stopped wondering where I am by now...
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Keith Ashfield
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 997
From: U.K.
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted May 20, 2007 12:42 PM
I would like to echo the sentiments of all the guys above. My wife and I have just returned home(Sunday Evening),after a great weekend. Wonderful to meet other members "face to face". I'm just sorry there was not enough time to meet all. Hope John Clancy puts the group photo on the forum. My thanks for the chats with "Mr.Elmo (always indebted to), Kev Clark, Craig Hamilton, Mike Peckham,Jean-Marc, Colin Hunt and his wife Rose, Mr.Wilton (Master of Ceremonies) and John and Susie Clancy. Once again my apologies to the people I missed but hope to meet with you in the future. A memorable weekend, with great company and some great film bargains also. What more could one ask? - (well I haven't checked my lottery tickets yet, but that's another story) P.S. perhaps next time we should meet a la "Sons of the Desert" - minus the fez's of course ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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"We'll find 'em in the end, I promise you. We'll find 'em. Just as sure as a turnin' of the earth".
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Adrian Winchester
Film God
Posts: 2941
From: Croydon, London, UK
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted May 20, 2007 06:51 PM
Thanks to all involved. Must say I had a good time and it was great to meet some more Forum members at lunchtime. Picked up some good bargains too (surprising how good some items in the Perry's £5 and £2 bins are!)
For me a highlight was also " An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge " and the other Ambrose Beirce film. Nice idea to have a special guest introducing these. I have the 2 x 400' Ref Fox release of the Twilight Zone version of 'Incident', but the film is even more impressive without the edits made to the TZ version.
I must raise one concern, though, as I think it has become too easy for more casual visitors to attend without paying. I'm sure that no Forum member would do this as they wouldn't want to damage the viability of the event, but a collector (who should know better) later told me that he came for an hour or so and didn't bother to pay in view of the 'open door' policy! At another BFCC, I saw some people that I'd encouraged to attend for the first time, and they seemed genuinely uncertain about whether they were due to pay in order to enter dealer rooms. I know the fact that others are using the building complicates things, but there must be a solution. Perhaps a few of us here could volunteer to (eg) check that only paying attendees enter the cinema before shows.
On a more positive note, I think this has become more relevant because the BFCC has scope to attract more people who are beyond the usual film collecting crowd. E.g. I know a film memorabilia collector who always now goes because she finds a few such items on the stalls, and might enjoy one or two of the film shows. If the BFCC could attract increasing numbers of such people, it might even cause the occasional one to become a film collector!
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Adrian Winchester
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Colin Robert Hunt
Expert Film Handler
Posts: 226
From: Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted May 22, 2007 02:16 PM
Again Many Thanks to Keith Wilton, son Mark, John Bird, Suzie & John for another great day to remember. Mike, Murray & the 2 John's for erecting the screen at short notice. It was nice to meet forum members Kevin, Jean-Mark, Mike Peckham, Adrian W, Mel & friend, Keith and his wife. Mywifenjoyed the day so much that she did not go shopping sothat saved more money. I managedto pick up some goods from the Bring & Buy and the day went too quickly. Shame about the non payers who get in. I have had films films nicked off the bring and buy stall and just wondered sometimes what kind of people we have labeled has collectors. Anyway on a positive note look forward to the next one and again many Thanks to all the helpers who made this happen last Satuday it's appreciated.
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