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Posted by John W. Black (Member # 1082) on October 04, 2009, 11:51 PM:

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.

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on October 05, 2009, 05:46 AM:

I'm there

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on October 05, 2009, 09:37 AM:

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.

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on October 05, 2009, 11:58 AM:

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

Posted by John Hourigan (Member # 111) on October 05, 2009, 04:52 PM:

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!

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on October 05, 2009, 05:16 PM:

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]

Posted by John W. Black (Member # 1082) on October 05, 2009, 08:42 PM:

How about Film Collectors Club International? Everyone who comes becomes a member?

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on October 06, 2009, 08:00 AM:

Splendid -

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on October 07, 2009, 04:03 PM:

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

Posted by Claus Harding (Member # 702) on October 07, 2009, 04:14 PM:

...why, I wouldn't want to be a member in any club... [Big Grin]

(I'm sure you can fill in the rest.)

Claus.

Posted by James N. Savage 3 (Member # 83) on October 07, 2009, 05:12 PM:

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!]

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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.

Posted by Craig Hamilton (Member # 258) on October 07, 2009, 08:18 PM:

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

Posted by Terry Lagler (Member # 1110) on October 07, 2009, 08:44 PM:

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

Posted by John W. Black (Member # 1082) on October 07, 2009, 09:35 PM:

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!

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on October 08, 2009, 05:58 AM:

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

Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on October 08, 2009, 06:49 AM:

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

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on October 08, 2009, 03:54 PM:

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

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on October 08, 2009, 04:08 PM:

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!

Posted by John W. Black (Member # 1082) on October 08, 2009, 11:43 PM:

Thanks Paul,it's looking better every day!

Posted by John Clancy (Member # 49) on October 09, 2009, 03:40 AM:

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!!!

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on October 13, 2009, 04:52 PM:

I've made my reservation!

Doug

Posted by John W. Black (Member # 1082) on October 14, 2009, 12:08 AM:

Thanks Doug!!! You the man!

Posted by Dino Everette (Member # 1378) on October 14, 2009, 02:22 AM:

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!]

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on October 14, 2009, 05:46 AM:

And me?

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on October 14, 2009, 09:34 AM:

Shorty,

John knows I need the positive reinforcement!

Doug

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on October 14, 2009, 05:00 PM:

No, no, I meant that to Dino - Dino, don't forget me and the Leon Errol - Thanks

Posted by Graham Ritchie (Member # 559) on October 14, 2009, 06:04 PM:

One handy thing you might want to add sometime in the future is the use of "name tags" which include a registration number, we use them at our six monthly meetings, well all the best for your up and coming weekend it sounds really good...wish I could come.

Graham.

Posted by John W. Black (Member # 1082) on October 14, 2009, 09:40 PM:

I will have tags at the show,making everyone a member of the Film Collector's Club International,free to all.Doug,You,Shorty and I have to do lunch.Shorty and I have had some memorable ones.

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on October 15, 2009, 06:49 AM:

Why soitenly - The old Cherry Hills ones especially
Hey, you have the 400' of Meet The Mummy? I need for halloween show - Any help?

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