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| Early closing date for entries to DOCUTAH FESTIVAL (USA) - screenings on 6th - 15th September. Regular closing date is February 6, Final closing is April 6, Late closing is May 6 ... the sooner, the cheaper!See details here. | |
| Closing date for entries to S.A.M. FIRST AWARDS COMPETITION. | |
| AN AFTERNOON WITH GEOFF HOLDER - Geoff is a scriptwriter, producer and author (the previously announced talk by Norman Speirs has been postponed) in Edinburgh Cine Video Society at 3pm. | |
| Closing date for entries to THE RED CARPET INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL (Basingstoke) - screenings on 21st - 22nd January. See details here. | |
| Closing date for entries to UNCIPAR (Argentinian)FILM FESTIVAL - screenings on 5-7th April. See details here. | |
| Closing date for entries to LEEDS YOUNG PEOPLE'S FILM FESTIVAL - in the category "Films for children & young people" See details here. | |
| EULENSPIEGELEIEN COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL - festival at Berlin-Köpenick, Germant. See details here. | |
| THE RED CARPET INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL (Basingstoke) - closing date was 9th January. See details here. | |
| Copy deadline for March/April issue of Film & Video Maker magazine | |
| TO LOVE A MAN - festival at Oswiecim (Auschwitz). See details here. | |
| Grand Final shows NORTH v SOUTH COMPETITION Website for details. | |
| Closing date for entries to BIAFF - THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR FILM FESTIVAL 2012 - Even cheaper if you enter online. See details here. | |
| Closing date for entries to THE BEST IAC CLUB WEBSITE COMPETITION - details here. | |
| Closing date for THE FROME FIVE MINUTE FESTIVAL- hosted by Frome Film Makers - click for details. Screenings on 31st March. |
| Closing date for entries to THE IAC PETER COLES (formerly Geoffrey Round)INTERNATIONAL AV COMPETITION. Download rules and forms here. | |
| Closing date for entries to THE FESTIVAL OF NATIONS (Austria) - screenings 10-16th June - this will be the 40th and possibly last festival. Details here. | |
| Regular closing date for entries to DOCUTAH FESTIVAL (USA) - screenings on 6th - 15th September. Early closing date was January 6, Final closing is April 6, Late closing is May 6 ... the sooner, the cheaper!See details here. | |
| Closing date for entries to THE WESTERN FORUM (heat) of the EUROFILMER FESTIVAL - screenings 17th March. Winners go on to the main Eurofilmer Festival 27-29th September Details here. | |
| S.A.M. 5 MINUTE COMPETITION - Michael Gough is the judge for this meeting at Alva Community Hall at 3pm. | |
| Closing date for entries to THE PILGRIM TRUST COMPETITION - screening on Thursday 29th March 2012. Details here. | |
| Closing date for entries to THE MERSEY TEN competition - screening on Saturday 31st March 2012. | |
| CEMRIAC SEMINAR at Worcester. Speakers Don Fairservice on documentary films / Jan and Dave Watterson on reading film / Brian Ratcliffe on camera techniques. IAC members - £7.50.Others and members of affiliated clubs - £8.50. Lunch (must be ordered in advance) - £8.00. Details on CEMRIAC website. |
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| Closing date for entries to THE VISION-ON
CHALLENGE SHIELD 2012 The competition is only for amateur clubs and their members based on an area Southwest of a line joining Bristol to Bournemouth including these two cities and the off-shore Islands. Up to 20 minutes long and on any subject. Download the rules and entry form as a Word document here. Show on 24th March. |
| BALANCE OF BIAFF BOOKINGS DUE - if you paid a deposit to reserve your accommodation at BIAFF 2012 in Weymouth, the balance of the payment is now due. There may still be hotel rooms available - so if you have not already booked, contact the organisers as soon as possible. Email David Martin on david@mySOCO.org. |
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| Closing date for entries to LEEDS YOUNG PEOPLE'S FILM FESTIVAL - films by young people 25 years or under. More... | |
| S.A.M. OUT AND ABOUT - John Astin is the guest speaker. The venue is Alva Community Hall at 3pm. | |
| Final Accommodation Booking date for S.A.M. MOVIE MAKING WORKSHOP at the Stirling Management Centre. Shooting in the Centre and its grounds on Saturday 28th April. Seminar on Sunday morning 29th April.b&b £40 a night. Lunch and dinner to be settled by individuals. For forms and details contact Sean Groat, 17/2 Barony Street, Edinburgh EH3 6PD. Note that separate booking forms and fees apply to the Workshop course itself. For details see 16th March. |
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| Burnley Film Festival 2pm at Padiham Town Hall. | |
| SERIAC Festival at the Oast Theatre, Tonbridge TN10 3AN. Closing date was 30th November. | |
| THE IAC PETER COLES (formerly Geoffrey Round) INTERNATIONAL AV COMPETITION at The Capel Curig Community Centre, Capel Curig, Nr Betws-y-Coed LL24 0EE | |
| Final Course Booking date for S.A.M. MOVIE MAKING WORKSHOP at the Stirling Management Centre. Shooting in the Centre and its grounds on Saturday 28th April. Seminar on Sunday morning 29th April. Story ideas and actors are provided - the rest is up to you! Course fee £22 per person for the Saturday - which includes morning and afternoon tea/coffee. Sunday morning's seminar costs £3 per person - payable on the day. Details from Brian Saberton FACI, 19 Loch Park, Wishaw ML2 7EB.
Note that accommodation is charged and booked separately - see entry for 6th March. |
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| THE WESTERN FORUM (heat) of the EUROFILMER FESTIVAL - closing date was 18th February. Winners go on to the main Eurofilmer Festival 27-29th September Details here. | |
| NERIAC SPRING FESTIVAL at Aberford Village Hall, Main Street, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3DA. Details here. | |
| Closing date for entries to the Senftenberg International Film Festival. This year's theme is Discover Africa. Details. | |
| THE VISION ON CHALLENGE SHIELD 2012 - hosted by Tiverton Camcorder Club.Closing date was 29th February. | |
| Copy deadline for May/June issue of Film & Video Maker magazine | |
| CEMRIAC SPRING MOVIE FESTIVAL & AGM at Derby Conference Centre, London Road
Derby DE24 8UX. Reception 10am. Speaker & Judge: Paul Kittel who will be talking about making documentaries. AGM 12.15. Festival screenings after lunch. Tickets: IAC members - £9.00, Others and members of affiliated clubs - £10.00. Lunch (must be ordered in advance) - £12.95. Details on CEMRIAC website. |
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| THE PILGRIM TRUST COMPETITION - closing date was 24th February. Screenings at 7.30pm in Edinburgh Cine & Video Society Clubrooms, 23a Fettes Row, Edinburgh. Details here. | |
| WÖFF - West-Östliches Film Festival (West-East Film Festival), Berlin, Germany - closing date was 31st December 2011. See details here. | |
| THE MERSEY TEN - hosted by Swan Movie Makers at Bebington Civic Centre, Wirral. | |
| THE FROME FIVE MINUTE FESTIVAL- hosted by Frome Film Makers - click for details. Closing date was 31st January. |
| S.A.M. MEMBERS' COMPETITION - judges Jan & Dave Watterson. Alva Community Hall at 2.30pm (note earlier start) | |
| Closing date for the Film Sharing Movie Festival. Details. | |
| Closing date for the Croatian Minute Movie Festival- event on 23-26 May. Details. | |
| Late closing date for entries to DOCUTAH FESTIVAL (USA) - screenings on 6th - 15th September. Early closing was 6th February, Regular closing date was February 6, Late closing is May 6 ... the sooner, the cheaper!See details here. | |
| Closing date for entries to SEOUL WORLD SHORT FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL (South Korea) - screenings on 1st - 3rd June. See details here. | |
| BIAFF - THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR FILM FESTIVAL 2012 hosted by Southern Counties IAC at The Rembrandt Hotel, 12-18 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 7JU Bookings open April 2011. Details and forms here. |
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| SENFTENBERG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in Senftenberg, Germany. Closing date was 24th March. Details. | |
| MID-THAMES AV DAY - appraisals of attendees' AVs and presentations by Howard Bagshaw ARPS DPAGB. 9.45 for 10am until approx. 5.30pm at The Community Centre, Woosehill, Wokingham RG41 3SW. Details available from graham_laughton@yahoo.co.uk | |
| Closing date for entries to
7th International 321 AV Gala Day - 2012 UK Stage - Rules and Entry form - click on English tab. You can also find information at the UK 321 web site. The entries will be pre-judged, with an Audience vote on the Gala Day. Sequences have a maximum duration of 3 minutes 21 seconds. Gala Day 24th June. |
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| S.A.M. MOVIE MAKING WORKSHOP at the Stirling Management Centre. Shooting in the Centre and its grounds on Saturday. Seminar on Sunday morning. Final booking date for the course was 16th March. Note that accommodation is booked and charged separately - see entry for 6th March. |
| Closing date for entries to THURROCK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (UK) - screenings on 24th - 30th June. See details here. | |
| Final closing date for entries to DOCUTAH FESTIVAL (USA) - screenings on 6th - 15th September. Early closing date was 6th January, Regular closing date was February 6, Final closing was April 6 ... the sooner, the cheaper!See details here. | |
| Final of the North Thames Triangle Competition hosted by South Essex Film Makers at Wyburns School, Nevern Road, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7PE. Starts at 2.30pm. Judges: Philip Beasley, FACI / Reg Lancaster, FACI / Mike Shaw, FACI | |
| Closing date for submissions to JUST FOR YOU films from individuals living in the SERIAC area, or belonging to a SERIAC club ... and of course SERIAC clubs themselves. Screenings will be 7th July. Details from iac-seriac@hotmail.com | |
| Closing date for submissions to FIKE Festival (Portugal. Screenings will be 17th to 28th October 2102. See details here. | |
| Croatian Minute Film Festival - no fees, great festival. Closing date was 6th April. Details. | |
| Copy deadline for July/August issue of Film & Video Maker magazine | |
| Bolton Movie Makers Movie Challenge - open to all IAC and Northwest clubs. | |
| S.A.M. AGM and presentation of trophies. | |
| Closing date for THE SARNIA SHORTS FESTIVAL (GUERNSEY) Screenings will be 19-21st October. The organisers deeply regret the clash with the IAC AGM weekend but this was the only weekend they could get the chosen venue. Their website is http://sarniashorts.wordpress.com Email: sarniashorts@yahoo.co.uk or find details here. |
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| Closing date for AESTHETICA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Screenings will be 8-11th November in York. Their website is www.asff.co.uk/index.htm or find details here. |
| Closing date for FOUR RIVER YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL in Croatia. Screenings will be 12th - 15th September in Karlovac. See details here. | |
| SEOUL WORLD SHORT FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL (South Korea) - closing date was 10th April. See details here. | |
| Closing date for BRISTOL ENCOUNTERS SHORT FILM AND ANIMATION FESTIVAL . Screenings will be 18th - 23rd September in Bristol. See details here. | |
| The 40th Festival of Nations in Ebensee, Austria. Click for details. | |
| 7th INTERNATIONAL 321 AV GALA DAY - 2012 UK STAGE at Aldbourne Memorial Hall, Aldbourne, Wilts SN8 2DQ from 10:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Bring along a packed lunch, refreshments available. The judges are Edgar Gibbs FRPS, Linda Gibbs DPAGB and Peter Hayes FRPS. The entries will be pre-judged, with an Audience vote on the Gala Day. Sequences have a maximum duration of 3 minutes 21 seconds. In 2012 the entries are being judged in 15 countries around the world. Please note that all tickets MUST be pre-booked - pay on the door. RPS DIG Members £8. All others: £10. Tickets available from: Rodney Deval ARPS, 28 Haywards Close, Wantage OX12 7AT. Tel: 01235-765259. Please make cheques payable to RPS Wessex DI Group. Closing date for entries 22nd April. |
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| THURROCK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (UK). Click for details. Closing date was 1st May. | |
| Closing date for NORTH THAMES REGION ONE MINUTE COMPETITION entries should be entertaining / humorous and suitable for audiences of all ages. Entries on MiniDV or DVD. Maximum length including all titles/credits 60 seconds. Entry fee £2. Send to Christine Collins, FACI, 5 Walnut Grove, Enfield EN1 2BL. The top three will be shown at the regional festival and AGM in November. |
| SERIAC - JUST FOR YOU - a selection of films from around the region, presented at The Oast Theatre, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN10 3AN email iac-seriac@hotmail.com for details. Closing date for entries was 15th May. |
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| The Red Carpet Screenings Festival in Basingstoke. Click for details. | |
| Closing date for Depict ! Screenings will be 18th - 23rd September in Bristol. See details here. | |
| Copy deadline for September/October issue of Film & Video Maker magazine | |
| Closing date for entries to the Kent Film Festival 2012. Click for details. |
| Closing date for entries to THE GOLDEN DIANA FESTIVAL (Klopeiner See, Austria) - screenings 19th August - 24th August 2012. Click for details. | |
| Closing date for entries to THE TRANSPORT FILM FESTIVAL (Railway, Transport & Traffic Film & Video Festival - Kapfenberg, Austria) - screening 11th September 2012. Click for details. | |
| Closing date for entries to SoCo REGIONAL FILM and VIDEO AWARDS - screening 8th September 2012. Details. | |
| THE GOLDEN DIANA FESTIVAL (Klopeiner See, Austria) - closing date was 1st August 2012. Click for details. | |
| UNICA - Bulgaria in Ruse. The old town's name is also spelled
as "Rousse", "Pyce" and in Cyrillic characters sometimes! This promises to be modestly priced, very enthusiastic and unusual. Ruse is in the north, on the Danube and not on the better known Bulgarian holiday resort coast. There are fascinating places to visit and unstinting hospitality. Full details here. |
| DOCUTAH FESTIVAL (USA) Early closing date was 6th January, Regular closing date was February 6, Final closing was April 6, Late closing was May 6 ... the sooner, the cheaper!See details here. | |
| SoCo REGIONAL FILM and VIDEO AWARDS SHOW - closing date was 7th August 2012. Details. | |
| THE TRANSPORT FILM FESTIVAL (Railway, Transport & Traffic Film & Video Festival - Kapfenberg, Austria) - closing date was 1st August 2012. Click for details. | |
| FOUR RIVERS YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL in Karlovac Croatia. Closing date was 1st June. Details here. | |
| The 20th RPS International Audio Visual Festival at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. An International Jury will assess top quality sequences from around the world. There is a choice of all-inclusive residential packages, non-residential packages with all the meals and projection sessions, or just daily projection sessions. Details will soon be posted on our new web site. or telephone 0116 2778452 for details. |
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| Bristol Encounters International Film Festival Includes screening of top Depict! entries. At Bristol's Watershed Arts Cinema. Details. | |
| NORTH THAMES REGION CANAL CRUISE - a cruise on the Grand Union Canal. Open to friends and family. Tickets £19 - contact Penny Love, FACI 01707 656446. The three hour trip departs Pitstone Wharf, Cheddington Road, Pitstone, Bucks LU7 9AD at 12.30pm. A simple meal of fish and chips or chicken and chips is included. Bar and toilet on board. The craft does not have suitable access for those with walking disabilities. | |
| Copy deadline for November/December issue of Film & Video Maker magazine | |
| THE EUROFILMER FESTIVAL - closing date for Wester region was 18th February. Details here. | |
| KENT FILM FESTIVAL - at the Canterbury Christ Church University, Powell Theatre, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent. CT1 1QU. Closing date was 27th July. More details here. |
| Closing date for entries in AIFVF/AMPS FESTIVAL (USA). The American International Film & Video Festival run by the American Motion Picture Society now accepts entries up to 45 minutes long. For full details see here. |
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| Closing date for SoCo Competitions: Top of the Clubs, the Dolphin and Baby Dolphin. Details here. The screenings will be on 2nd - 4th November at the SoCo Weekender. |
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| FIKE FESTIVAL (PORTUGAL) in Evora. See details here. |
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| THE SUSSEX FILM FESTIVAL Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wibelsfield Green RH17 7QH. Doors open 2.30pm for 3pm start. Closing date for entries was 17th August. more details. |
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| Closing date for THE NORTH WEST REGION FESTIVAL The screenings will be on 10th November. |
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| THE IAC CONVENTION AND AGM WEEKEND Hosted by North West Region IAC - in the Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange-over-Sand. Outings include lakeland tours by coach, train and boat. Guest speaker will be Professor Ray Johnson, FACI - lecturer, archivist, actor and film maker. For information contact Richard Curry. |
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| THE SARNIA SHORTS FESTIVAL (GUERNSEY) The organisers deeply regret the clash with the IAC AGM weekend but this was the only weekend they could get the chosen venue. Closing date was 31st May. Their website is http://sarniashorts.wordpress.com Email: sarniashorts@yahoo.co.uk or find details here. |
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| HOME MOVIE DAY For details visit www.homemovieday.com |
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| Closing date for NORTH VERSUS SOUTH COMPETITION The theme is No Way Back For details visit www.n-v-s.co.uk |
| THE SOCO WEEKENDER Hosted by SOCO (Southern Counties) IAC - at the Kensington Hotel, 18 Durley Chine Road, Westcliff, Bournemouth BH2 5LE. All the usual fun, film, food and good company. For reservations contact Alan Creamer FACI, "Two Hoots", 16 Shepherds Croft, The Grove, Portland, DT5 1DJ 01305 820280. For information contact daranal@aol.com |
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| NERIAC AUTUMN FESTIVAL At the Esplanade Hotel, Belmont Road, Scarborough YO11 2AA. More details to follow. |
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| AESTHETICA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL At many venues in York, UK. Closing date for entries was 31st May. More details on website: www.asff.co.uk/index.htm. |
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| NORTH WEST FESTIVAL & AGM Closing date for entries was 8th October. More details to follow. |
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| Copy deadline for January/February issue of Film & Video Maker magazine |
| THE BURNLEY FILM FESTIVAL 2pm at Paddiham Town Hall. |
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| BIAFF - The British International Amateur Film Festival - hosted by CEMRIAC at the Chesterfield Hotel in Chesterfield. | |
| UNICA - South Korea | |
| UNICA - in Slovakia | |
| IAC AUTUMN CONVENTION & AGM - hosted by CEMRIAC in Chesterfield. |
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