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Posted by John Clancy (Member # 49) on April 04, 2014, 04:40 AM:

The BFCC scheduled for October has had to be postponed owing to essential building works at the venue which will still be ongoing at the time of the convention. No suitable alternative date was available

So that's the bad news... the good news is we'll be looking to shift to Spring 2015 so that should make everyone very happy.

Paul Adsett, start planning!

Posted by Yanis Tzortzis (Member # 434) on April 04, 2014, 05:50 AM:

....it's a sad thing when a BFCC is postponed, John; on the other hand I can't hide I feel a bit relieved as I said before was a bit too close to Blackpool.... We look forward to hearing more details
& you & all the organisers have our wholehearted support & gratitude for what you've done for us; many thanks for letting us know so early!

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on April 04, 2014, 09:05 AM:

Well John I am sorry that you and Keith have had to cancel the October convention, but delighted that you are now planning on spring (hopefully May) 2015, which makes it a real possibility that I can attend. [Smile]

Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on April 04, 2014, 10:27 AM:

Looking forward to 2015 BFCC :-) I was probably not gonna be able to go, so for me, it's very nice to have it in spring 2015. Just hope it doesn't cause to much extra hassle for you super guys arranging it

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on April 04, 2014, 11:21 AM:

That's a very bad new, indeed. I enjoyed so much the BFCC I attended last year that I was waiting for the next edition impatientely. The Sping 2015 is a year from now :-(

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on April 04, 2014, 03:25 PM:

every one welcome at the northwest film fair blackpool Hilton hotel in November any one wanting a room book now as rooms are limited please ask for Julie Vincent when booking your room only 15 rooms left

Posted by Rob Young. (Member # 131) on April 04, 2014, 03:59 PM:

Sad in many ways, as I know what sort of planning goes into these events.

Good in another way, as I might actually able to get to a BFCC in spring next year! [Smile]

(John, I think 2015 may just make it the 11th Anniversary of my "Raiders" re-recording!!! - can you believe that???)

Went to Dave's Blackpool event last year and it was terrific. Great event and not to be missed.

Thanks to all you guys and gals that keep these events going!

Posted by David Guest (Member # 2791) on April 04, 2014, 04:32 PM:

thanks rob for your kind words blaclpool will be better than ever I am putting an attraction at the film fair which has never been seen at any film fair here in the uk or abroad and its not to missed its mindblowing

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on April 04, 2014, 05:22 PM:

Let's please stay on topic.

I'm sorry to see the October BFCC postponed, but thrilled that another is being planned.

Doug

Posted by Mark Williams (Member # 794) on April 04, 2014, 05:25 PM:

Very sad new indeed [Smile]

but we do have the spring 2015 event to look forward to so all is not lost [Smile]

I may finish my 2 x feature length documentaries by then too [Smile]

Posted by John Clancy (Member # 49) on April 05, 2014, 01:26 AM:

It's a real shame but on the positive side of things I was lobbying for an 18 month hiatus so we could shift to a Spring date after the 62nd (yes, the 62nd!!!) BFCC. I just hope the venue can let us have a date in April/May next year. We'll see.

Given the current situation Keith and I have been discussing some of things we've done at these conventions over the years. Though I realize not many people on this forum today were there over the glory days we put on some amazing shows through the years. No one else would attempt sync' pulse to an audience of several hundred people, build a 34ft 'Scope screen just for one day, have live music to silent cinema, assemble a full orchestra for lunch times of live movie music etc. etc. etc. Great times that we're unlikely to ever see the like of again. Then again, there's Spring next year.

Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on April 05, 2014, 01:41 AM:

What would be cool, would be if you get some of the great actors to drop by. I think David Prowse is doing this from time to time at least. You know, any classic actors (not the Pitts and those)

Christopher Lee to be persuaded out of his apartment and do a screening of an old Hammer ... Ohhh, drool

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on April 05, 2014, 05:21 AM:

Sad to see the BFCC cancelled this year but will look forward to 2015 [Smile]

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John,
I thought you said in previous posts that you couldnt do a spring convention anymore due to work commitments.

Graham S

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on April 05, 2014, 10:12 AM:

Then I would think it's outstanding of John to work around those commitments so that a Spring event can take place.

Doug

Posted by Mark Williams (Member # 794) on April 05, 2014, 10:59 AM:

I totally agree Doug [Smile]

Posted by Mike Peckham (Member # 16) on April 05, 2014, 12:42 PM:

Looking forward to Spring 2015! [Smile]

I don't collect so much these days, but it'll be great to see the shows - no one does it like Keith and John - and catch up with old friends.

Only a year to go... [Wink]

Mike

Posted by John Clancy (Member # 49) on April 05, 2014, 12:46 PM:

Thank you Graham. Doug is right, I am putting myself out even more just for the good of the hobby. October still costs me quite substantially but Spring is worse. Given the situation with Super 8 now, if I can help keep things going a while longer then I will.

Let's all just hope we are offered a date in Spring otherwise we'll have an 18 month hiatus.

Posted by Mark Mander (Member # 340) on April 06, 2014, 01:10 PM:

Well done John for putting in all the effort over the years, ok so the 2014 event has been possibly moved which is unfortunate but at least the offer of another event is on the table which is fantastic, The BFCC is a great event to go to and hats off to all involved, Mark

Posted by Adrian Winchester (Member # 248) on April 09, 2014, 08:02 AM:

Really sorry to not have the October BFCC one to look forward to but delighted that John and Keith are willing to organise a Spring 2015 one. My memories of the great early 80s events in Holborn Library and Conway Hall were all Spring events and I think that over the years the attendances at the Spring events have tended to be higher than the Autumn ones, so I hope the move is also useful in that respect.

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