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With just over one month to go until we kick off the 46th Blackpool Film Collectors' Convention, we wanted to update you on what's happening this year. We've some exciting news!
Second Dealers' Room added
First off, we had had so many dealers wanting to attend that we have opened a second Dealers' room in the hotel. All 34 tables were full in the main room by August, and now our second room - with an additional 12 tables - is full as well. We're really encouraged by the support from dealers and now it's up to all of us to support them in November!
New for 2024: Sunday Night Film Show
Second, and new for 2024, we've added a Sunday night Film Show to round off the whole weekend. It starts at 8pm in the hotel and, like the Friday and Saturday shows, entry is free-of-charge. Film Collector Phil Slater has offered to be projectionist and the idea is to screen some of the purchases made at the Film Fair. There's more information here:
https://blackpoolfilmconvention.co.u...ght-film-show/
If you are thinking of making a whole weekend of it (and why not?), there are special hotel rates available for Film Convention attendees. At the time of writing, there are still rooms available, but don't leave it too long! The Convention happens on the same weekend as the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing team are filming in Blackpool and it's always busy. Find out how to book rooms at the Grand Hotel here: https://blackpoolfilmconvention.co.uk/visit/
Convention Timetable
Friday, 15th November 2024:
35mm Film show from 8pm *Feature to be announced*
Saturday, 16th November 2024:
Super 8 and 16mm all-day cinema 10am – 4pm
Film Collectors’ Dinner from 7.30pm
Note: You must book the dinner in advance, see https://blackpoolfilmconvention.co.uk/visit/
Sunday, 17th November 2024:
Film Fair, opens 10am. Entry fee: £6
Bring and Buy & Auction entry fees: £1 per item.
Final Super 8 film show get-together, 8pm
Finally - and some of you may already know this - we've started a Facebook Group for the Convention. It's another way to keep in touch and find out what's in store, and also what's happening during the weekend itself. The link to it is:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1889420514875429
or search for 'Blackpool Film Collectors' Convention' on Facebook.
We hope to see you in November!
Dave - Adrian - Mark - Jeremy - Simon - John
The Blackpool Film Collectors' Convention organisers
Second Dealers' Room added
First off, we had had so many dealers wanting to attend that we have opened a second Dealers' room in the hotel. All 34 tables were full in the main room by August, and now our second room - with an additional 12 tables - is full as well. We're really encouraged by the support from dealers and now it's up to all of us to support them in November!
New for 2024: Sunday Night Film Show
Second, and new for 2024, we've added a Sunday night Film Show to round off the whole weekend. It starts at 8pm in the hotel and, like the Friday and Saturday shows, entry is free-of-charge. Film Collector Phil Slater has offered to be projectionist and the idea is to screen some of the purchases made at the Film Fair. There's more information here:
https://blackpoolfilmconvention.co.u...ght-film-show/
If you are thinking of making a whole weekend of it (and why not?), there are special hotel rates available for Film Convention attendees. At the time of writing, there are still rooms available, but don't leave it too long! The Convention happens on the same weekend as the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing team are filming in Blackpool and it's always busy. Find out how to book rooms at the Grand Hotel here: https://blackpoolfilmconvention.co.uk/visit/
Convention Timetable
Friday, 15th November 2024:
35mm Film show from 8pm *Feature to be announced*
Saturday, 16th November 2024:
Super 8 and 16mm all-day cinema 10am – 4pm
Film Collectors’ Dinner from 7.30pm
Note: You must book the dinner in advance, see https://blackpoolfilmconvention.co.uk/visit/
Sunday, 17th November 2024:
Film Fair, opens 10am. Entry fee: £6
Bring and Buy & Auction entry fees: £1 per item.
Final Super 8 film show get-together, 8pm
Finally - and some of you may already know this - we've started a Facebook Group for the Convention. It's another way to keep in touch and find out what's in store, and also what's happening during the weekend itself. The link to it is:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1889420514875429
or search for 'Blackpool Film Collectors' Convention' on Facebook.
We hope to see you in November!
Dave - Adrian - Mark - Jeremy - Simon - John
The Blackpool Film Collectors' Convention organisers