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Topic: 2005 - 40th Anniversary of Super8!!!

Andreas Eggeling
Master Film Handler

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posted November 06, 2004 11:00 AM

Wasn´t there two systems called Beta and Video2000? [Big Grin]

Super8: 40 years and still alive!
[Eek!]

How can we celebrate? [Roll Eyes]

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Kevin Faulkner
Film God

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posted November 06, 2004 04:49 PM

And the 50th BFCC in the UK. Long live super8.

Kev.

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Mike Peckham
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posted November 06, 2004 04:51 PM

I think this would be a perfect opportunity for the BFCC to do a joint celebration and get some added publicity.

What say you John? [Smile]

Mike

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John Clancy
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posted November 06, 2004 04:56 PM

The 50th BFCC is already planned to include a celebration of Super 8. Keith and I have been discussing this for years already. But always tempered with the knowledge we may not have made it this far. Well, you've always got to be cautious.

Expect to see clips and reels from significant Super 8 package movie releases at the BFCC's next year.

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Craig Hamilton
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posted November 06, 2004 05:20 PM

Sounds good John.

Craig

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Kevin Faulkner
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posted November 07, 2004 03:58 PM

When can we pop round and give you some help [Wink]

Kev

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John Clancy
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posted November 08, 2004 01:51 AM

The sooner the better Kev... the sooner the better!

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Jean-Marc Toussaint
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posted November 08, 2004 03:48 AM

Is there any date already set for the next BFCC? I'd love to come.
Andreas, your opening statement would make a great caption for a tshirt... [Wink]

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Andreas Eggeling
Master Film Handler

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posted November 08, 2004 04:50 AM

I started the topic, because the 40th anniversary would give the opportunity to make big marketing for Super8, when a logo used worldwide by every 8mm-collector, 8mm filmmakers and company who deal with 8mm products (also Kodak?, Fuji? [Big Grin]

), on all their webpages, e-Bay Gallery, brochures, catalogues ..............and perhaps on t-shirts, to show that.
is still alive and NOT dead.

Jean-Marc, I didn´t have experience in making t-shirts. [Cool]

). You are a talented designer (W&G). [Big Grin]

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John Clancy
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posted November 08, 2004 06:23 AM

14th May 2005 = 49th BFCC. The fiftieth is in October 2005 assuming we last that long!

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Maurizio Di Cintio
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posted November 08, 2004 10:52 AM

Hello!
I've always wondered why is it these conventions are never held during summer. It would be easier to reach Great Britain for foreign collectors, and maybe for some British ones as well. I for one would be really happy to see one of these events, but unfortunately the dates never fit my schedule. And I'm pretty much sure there would be other Italian and foreign collectors wwho wouldn't miss this happening.

Perhaps an exception might be done for the 50th anniversary of S/8?

Just a humble suggestion anyway.

Cheers

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Maurizio Di Cintio
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posted November 08, 2004 10:53 AM

Hello!
I've always wondered why is it these conventions are never held during summer. It would be easier to reach Great Britain for foreign collectors, and maybe for some British ones as well. I for one would be really happy to see one of these events, but unfortunately the dates never fit my schedule. And I'm pretty much sure there would be other Italian and foreign collectors wwho wouldn't miss this happening.

Perhaps an exception might be done for the 40th anniversary of S/8?

Just a humble suggestion anyway.

Cheers

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Paul Adsett
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posted November 08, 2004 03:21 PM

Well Maurizio I have to say that I think May and October are in fact the best times for the BFCC, particularly for visitors coming from outside the UK. Transatlantic air fares are MUCH lower than in the summer months, and accomodation is more plentiful and cheaper, and everywhere is much less crowded.

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Tony Milman
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posted November 08, 2004 04:10 PM

Hi

We don't like to run films in the summer due to the high temperatures snd humidity caused by Global Warming in the UK. Also visitors do complain the beer is warmer than is normal [Big Grin]

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Douglas Meltzer
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posted November 08, 2004 09:38 PM

Another Jedi Master! Congratulations on reaching #500, Newbie-Wan.

Doug

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Maurizio Di Cintio
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posted November 09, 2004 02:25 AM

I see, but I was thinking about how to get a few days off from work: being a teacher it's almost impossible for me during times other than official holiday times. I perfectly agree on the other considerations...

But I'll do my best to come.

Thanks.

Cheers

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Jean-Marc Toussaint
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posted November 09, 2004 02:35 AM

Mh... May 14th? I might be able to attend this one...
(Could probably combine this with a field trip to Thorpe Park and Chessington)

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John Clancy
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posted November 09, 2004 04:44 AM

Well if any of you overseas visitors do make it we'll do our best to make you most welcome and put on an enjoyable event.

Summer wouldn't be a great time for a BFCC - it's difficult enough blacking out the halls used as cinemas as it is and then there'll be temperature problems on top of it.

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Joe Caruso
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posted November 09, 2004 07:48 AM

I started around 1962 - Well do I remember 1965's intro to SUPER 8MM and the subsequent releases of titles at TWO GUYS, and such stores - If we all had a bi-annual convention, we could celebrate such events - Shorty

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Kevin Faulkner
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posted November 09, 2004 05:46 PM

Tony you made it to 500 [Big Grin]

Congrats are in order.

Yes I think the extremely hot British summers would take it's toll on any audience sitting in a darkened room. [Big Grin]

Kev

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