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John W. Black
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From: Deptford,N.J.
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December 5th and 6th 2009
Bolero Resort 3320 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood,NJ

What is it?
It is an event that is solely for film collectors. All gauges will be represented. No more will you have to
fight past crowds surrounding a washed up 70s sitcom star, or pass miles of dealer tables filled with action figures, toys and other items unrelated to film. This is about 8mm, 16mm, 35mm film and equipment. It’s a chance for collectors to get together for a weekend of buying, swapping showing and talking about films. This will be the only such show in the US.
Why?
I put on shows in the 90s, where I had to bring in guest stars and toy dealers, the film guys were kind of buried in the crowd. I had to bring these people in to cover the cost of the show. I collect film and I always wanted to have just a film show, but cost wise, I couldn’t make it work. Thanks to the great people at the Bolero Resort, I can finally try to bring to the US what the UK collectors have had for years, a true film show. Because of my arrangement with the Bolero, I don’t have to have hundreds of customers at the door. This isn’t a walk in show, it is only for film collectors.
What if I want a dealer table?
6 foot dealer tables are available for $20 a table. You can rent as many as you like. Compared to other shows, this is the lowest price of any show.
Can I bring film and not get a table?
Sure, at a film show, everyone loads up their cars with film to swap and sell. There is so much film,you’ll be tripping over reels!

Can I attend and not get a room?
Certainly, admission for the event for people not staying there is $5 for both days. No need to get a room if you don’t have to.
Any special events?
Well, Sunday we will have an auction. Anyone who wants to put film in the auction is welcome to. We will have an area to ourselves Saturday night for socializing and a bar for libations.(We will try to get warm ale for the UK collectors!)
What hours are the show days?
Saturday, the hours are 10-7, Sunday is 10-5. We might be able to have Saturday night screening, we’re still working on that.
Will there be posters or DVDs?
Yes, if a dealer brings film, he can also bring posters and DVDs. There will be NO dealers without film.

What are the Hotel rates?
By mentioning the film show when making reservations, your room, which is normally $130, will only be $85 per night. The room will have 2 king beds, sofabed, television and more. The show will be right above the Blue Water Grill, a fine restaurant and bar. For information on the Hotel, www.boleroresort.com.
How do I get there?
By air, you can arrive via either Atlantic City International airport or Philadelphia International. Wildwood is only 40 minutes from Atlantic City if you feel like night life Saturday night.
By car, from north; Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 4 south, follow approx. 3 miles to Atlantic Ave. Make left on Atlantic until you see The Bolero on the left.
South; I-95 or RT. 13 to Delaware Memorial Bridge, follow Rt40 to Rt55 south, follow to end,Rt47 south to Wildwood, follow same directions as north at that point.
East; Walt Whitman Bridge to Rt42, follow to Atlantic City Expressway, follow to Exit 7 south, Garden State Parkway. Follow same directions as north.
What if I need more info?
You can email me at; johnnyraoul@netzero.net. If you leave a number, I will call you back.

So I hope we can have a great show, if the turnout is good, I will try to have this show twice a year.

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Joe Caruso
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I'm there

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Steve Klare
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John,

This event needs a name. You could name it after yourself: "Blackpool"...no, wait: that's taken already!

Seriously, you should give it a name.

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Joe Caruso
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Shorty's Film Vault...no, how about "JB Film Expo"

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John Hourigan
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John, while I can't be there in person due to schedule (and distance from Colorado), I will certainly be there in spirit. You are to be commended for putting this together, and I know I speak for fellow collectors in appreciation for your time and effort.

If this becomes an annual event, you can bet that I will make every effort to attend at some point!

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Joe Taffis
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As the BFCC welcomes collectors from other countries to England; I suggest it could be the American Film Collectors Convention, or AFCC, as John has welcomed collectors from everywhere to New Jersey. I'm planning on attending, but don't expect to see the guy in the photo...that was six years ago! [Big Grin]

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John W. Black
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How about Film Collectors Club International? Everyone who comes becomes a member?

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Joe Caruso
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Splendid -

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Joe Taffis
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What did Groucho say? and re-iterated by Woody Allen? [Wink]

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Claus Harding
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...why, I wouldn't want to be a member in any club... [Big Grin]
(I'm sure you can fill in the rest.)

Claus.

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James N. Savage 3
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I am REALY going to try to come. It's all down to a certain Christmas party that my wife (with my help) caters every year. Its usually around the first Saturday in December [Eek!] .

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it won't be that weekend. Thats the only forseen obsticle for me right now.

If I talk to Steve Osborn, I'll try to encourage him to come. He's a great guy, and usually has a good supply of new and used films on hand. I'm sure he could provide a great table area of wonderful stuff, if he can make it.

James.

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Craig Hamilton
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John

May I be one of the first from across the pond to congratulate you on pulling this off, well done. I know that here in the UK we are spoilt by the various conventions held throughout the year. Ealing is just over one week away & already I am chomping at the bit to get their. I cant imagine what poor Joe Carouso is going through right now. Joe has dreamed of this day happening for what must seem an eternity.

Hope the event goes well & attendance is good. I hope that you and other members post a full review of the weekends events for us all to enjoy & pray that this is the first of many.

Craig

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Terry Lagler
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This is great news...let's see I'm in Ontario..probably the closest its ever goona get.
Cheers
Terry

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John W. Black
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Thank you everyone for all your support!By the way,we will have our own private bar!Also working on an all night Saturday night screening with 4 screens.If any UK collectors can offer tips on how the shows over there are done,I thank you in advance!

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Joe Caruso
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I'm ecstatic over this idea. I've talked about it long enough, and if I couldn't make this happen, I'm just as happy Blackie is - Cheers to him, Shorty

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Michael O'Regan
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Good luck with the venture, fellas.
Will you be screening full features there? Are you screening your own prints? Are the screenings mainly 16 or 8 or a bit of both?

As good and as enjoyable as the BFCC is, the one thing I would like in addition would be the screening of classic era shorts and features such as at Cinefest. In the one day we have available for the BFCC I realise that this is not really feasible but as you guys have a couple days you should be able to get some great shows in.

I'm looking forward to hearing the reports and maybe seeing some photos.

-Mike

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Joe Taffis
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John, download the BFCC video in this column of the Forum... It'll give you an idea of how things are done over there.

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Paul Adsett
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Well I guess if I can go to the BFCC I can certainly go to this one! [Smile] Sounds great, and should make a nice 2 day ride for me and Betty from Orlando, plus any money left over from the film auction we can use for the Casino's in Atlantic City! [Big Grin] Looking forward to meeting you guys!

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John W. Black
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Thanks Paul,it's looking better every day!

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John Clancy
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I'd like to be there myself but unless I suddenly sell a record number of DVD's it's unlikely.

Film shows at the conventions here are in the main made up of extracts. We do show the odd full 200ft or 400ft reel but that's mainly left for 35mm shows. 'Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry' is always worth a complete 400ft screening though. 200ft of 'Jaws' and 'Buck Rogers'. Short new releases get screened full length.

Oh, and you'll need a 24ft screen!!!

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Douglas Meltzer
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I've made my reservation!

Doug

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John W. Black
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Thanks Doug!!! You the man!

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Dino Everette
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John I am so bummed I cannot go, but hopefully it will be a success and you can do another one next year.....Oh and the feature should get to you soon, it took longer than I expected to get to the post office..... [Eek!]

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Joe Caruso
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And me?

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Douglas Meltzer
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Shorty,

John knows I need the positive reinforcement!

Doug

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