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January 2013



Blank spacer. 9th January 2013 Early Closing date for
DOCUTAH - details here. Screenings 3rd-7th September 2013
Blank spacer. 11th January 2013 Closing date for
UNCIPAR FESTIVAL (Argentina). Details here. Screenings 28-20th March.
Blank spacer. 18-20th January 2013 EULENSPIEGELEIEN - details here.
Miniature IAC logo.   25th January 2013 Copy deadline for March/April issue of Film & Video Maker
Blank spacer. 27th January 2013 NORTH V SOUTH finals - see http://www.n-v-s.co.uk for details.
Blank spacer. 27th January 2013 Closing date for 
THE RED CARPET SCREENINGS
screenings on 16th February. Details.
Blank spacer. 29th January 2013 Closing date for 
THE FROME FIVE MINUTE FILM FESTIVAL.
Details here. Screening 6th April.
Miniature IAC logo.  31st January 2013


Final closing date for
The BRITISH INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR FILM FESTIVAL.

A wide selection of entries will be shown at BIAFF in Chesterfield on 8th - 21st April. Competition details.
Miniature IAC logo.  31st January 2013 Final closing date for
The BEST IAC CLUB WEBSITE COMPETITION.
Details here.


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February 2013



Miniature IAC logo.  1st February 2013


Closing date for
The IAC PETER COLES INTERNATIONAL AUDIO VISUAL COMPETITION.

The competition will be held at Capel Curig, near Betws-y-Coed on 9th and 10th March. Details.
Blank spacer.    9th February 2013 Closing date for
The FESTIVAL OF NATIONS (Lenzing, Austria).
The long-running festival almost came to and end when its director, Erich Riess, retired. But a group of enthusiasts in Lenzing, not far away, has picked up the baton.  There is an online entry form on their website: www.festival-of-nations.com Screenings will be 14-20th June. More details here.
Blank spacer. 9th February 2013 Regular Closing date for
DOCUTAH - details here.
Screenings 3rd-7th September 2013
Blank spacer. 16th February 2013 THE RED CARPET SCREENINGS - at Central Studio, Queen Mary's College, Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire at 7pm. See great new films and watch interviews with the film makers.  Closing date for consideration was 28th January. Details.
Blank spacer. 16th February 2013 Closing date for
THE EUROFILM FESTIVAL (FORUM WEST)
details here. Screening of the Forum West heat winners 6th April. Grand final 26-28th September.
Blank spacer.. 22nd February 2013 Closing date for
THE PILGRIM TRUST AWARD COMPETITION

 The theme of the competition is “Scotland” and almost any film made in Scotland or on a Scottish subject will be accepted. Screenings and awards on on Thursday 28th March. Films up to 20 minutes. £6 entry fee. Details on the Edinburgh Cine and Video Society's website: here.


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March 2013



Blank spacer. 1st March 2013 Early Bird closing date for
THE THURROCK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
details here.
Blank spacer.  1st March 2013 Closing date for
SENFTENBERG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - the international section has a different theme each year, this time it is Experience Asia. Details.
Miniature IAC logo. 3rd March 2013 CEMRIAC TRAINING SEMINAR at Perdiswell, Worcester. Details.
Miniature IAC logo. 3rd March 2013 SAM GUEST SPEAKER - acclaimed documentary film maker, Michael Slowe, 3pm at Edinburgh Cine & Video Society, Fettes Row, Edinburgh.
Miniature IAC logo. 6th March 2013 Closing date for
MERSEY 10 COMPETITION 2013
- download entry form here .
Blank spacer. 9th March 2013 THE BURNLEY FILM FESTIVAL
2pm at Paddiham Town Hall. Judges Ken and Carol Wilson. Film entries by invitation only. Audience always welcome!
Miniature IAC logo. 9th-10th March 2013 THE IAC PETER COLES INTERNATIONAL AV COMPETITION at Capel Curig, near Betws-y-Coed. Details.
Blank spacer. 16th-24th March 2013 THE FESTIVAL DU FILMS ANIMALIER - details here.
Blank spacer. 19th March 2013 Closing date for
THE ROB KNOX FILM FESTIVAL.
Details here. Screenings 29th May - 5th June.
Blank spacer. 22nd March 2013 ORPINGTON VIDEO AND FILM MAKERS - spring show of members' films, including their annual newsreel of events that have taken place in and around the area. 7.30pm Methodist Church, Sevenoaks Road, Orpington BR6 9JH. Tickets £5. Call 01689 813616 or visit www.ovfm.org.
Miniature IAC logo. 23rd March 2013 NERIAC AGM at Aberford. Details.
Miniature IAC logo. 24th March 2013 CEMRIAC MOVIE FESTIVAL at Derby. Details.
Miniature IAC logo. 25th March 2013 Copy deadline for May/June issue of Film & Video Maker
Blank spacer.. 28th March 2013 THE PILGRIM TRUST AWARD 2013 - at 7.30pm in the Edinburgh Cine and Video Society Clubrooms, 23a Fettes Row, Edinburgh. The theme of the competition is “Scotland” and almost any film made in Scotland or on a
Scottish subject will be accepted. Closing date was 22nd February.
Blank spacer. 28-30th March 2013 UNCIPAR FESTIVAL (Argentina). Details here.
Blank spacer. 29th March 2013 First closing date for
ENCOUNTERS International Short Film & Animation Festival, Bristol.
Details here. For films completed before 1st January 2013. Deadline for later films 3rd June. Screenings 17th-22nd September.


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April 2013



Blank spacer. 1st April 2013 Closing date for
EUROFILM FORUM NORD festival -
British entries can be sent to this one, though formally we are assigned to the Forum West. More details. The screenings will be 27th April near Hamburg.
Blank spacer.  1st April 2013 Closing date for
FILMSHARING LOW/NO BUDGET FILM FESTIVAL
Details here. Screening Summer 2013.
Blank spacer.. 5th-7th April 2013 SENFTENBERG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - is in two parts. The international section has a different theme each year, this time it is Experience Asia - and the German-only section is for one-minute films. Details.
Miniature IAC logo.. 6th April 2013 THE MERSEY TEN FESTIVAL - hosted by Preston Movie Makers. More information here . Closing date was 6th March.
Miniature IAC logo. 6th April 2013 SERIAC FILM FESTIVAL - at The Oast Theatre, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN10 3AN. Closing date was 31st December 2012.
Blank spacer. 6th April 2013 THE FROME FIVE MINUTE FILM FESTIVAL.
Details here.
Blank spacer. 6th April 2013 EUROFILM FORUM WEST HEAT screenings. details here. Grand final 26-28th September.
Blank spacer. 9th April 2013 Final Closing date for
DOCUTAH - details here. Festival screenings S
creenings 3rd-7th September 2013
Blank spacer.  12th April 2013 Closing date for
THE CROATIAN MINUTE MOVIE FESTIVAL. Details here.
Screenings 29th May to 1st June in Pozega.
Blank spacer. 15th April 2013 Closing date for
NOFI - ARMENIAN INTERNATIONAL NON-COMMERCIAL FILM FESTIVAL
- in Yerevan and Agveran. Films up to 20 minutes long. Screenings 26th - 31st May. Details here.
Miniature IAC logo. 18th - 21st April 2013 BIAFF - The British International Amateur Film Festival - hosted by CEMRIAC at the Chesterfield Hotel in Chesterfield.
Blank spacer. 27th April 2013 5th EAST LANCASHIRE FILM FAIR - 10.30 to 3.30 at Antley Methodist Church Halls, Blackburn Road, Accrington BB5 0DE. Entry fee £3.50. Two large halls for dealers with films, projectors and cameras in all cine formats.
Blank spacer. 27th April 2013 EUROFILM FORUM NORD HEAT screenings. details here. Grand final 26-28th September.


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May 2013



Blank spacer.  9th May 2013 Late Closing date for
DOCUTAH - details here.
Screenings 3rd-7th September 2013
Miniature IAC logo. 11th May 2013
SAM WORKSHOP - Tom Hardwick will give a full day's oresentation and workshop at Stirling Management Centre.
Miniature IAC logo. 12th May 2013 NORTH THAMES REGION's TRIANGLE FINAL - the culmination of many heats, this competition will be hosted bt South Essex Film Makers at Wyburns School, Nevern Road, Rayleigh SS6 7PE.
Blank spacer. 15th May 2013 Closing date for
The DANUBE RIVER FESTIVAL (Rousse, Bulgaria)

Films have the theme "Panta Rei  everything flows" ... which leaves the field fairly open. No fee, no restriction on length, genre or technique.  Screenings 20th - 23rd June.  More details here.
Blank spacer.  15th May 2013 Closing date for
THE FOUR RIVER YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL. Details here. Screenings 11-14th September.
Blank spacer. 17th May 2013 Closing date for 
THE RED CARPET SCREENINGS
screenings on 1st June. Details.
Blank spacer. 23rd May 2013 Bolton Movie Challenge Competition - open to all IAC and North West Clubs.
Contact: John Pool 01204 64855. john_pool@o2.co.uk
Miniature IAC logo. 25th May 2013 Copy deadline for July/August issue of Film & Video Maker
Blank spacer. 26th - 31st May 2013 NOFI - ARMENIAN INTERNATIONAL NON-COMMERCIAL FILM FESTIVAL - in Yerevan and Agveran. Films up to 20 minutes long. Closing date was 15th April. Details here.
Blank spacer. 29th May - 1st June 2013 THE CROATIAN MINUTE MOVIE FESTIVAL. Details here.
Blank spacer. 29th May - 5th June 2013 THE ROB KNOX FILM FESTIVAL. Details here.
Blank spacer. 31st May 2013 Closing date for
THE SARNIA SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
details here Screening dates not yet announced.
IAC logo. 31st May 2013 Closing date for
JUST FOR YOU - 2
the celebration of older films. Send films to Ron Prosser, 51 Windsor Close, Southwater, Horsham RH12 9XH. Screenings on 13th July.


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June 2013



Blank spacer.  1st June 2013 Final closing date for
THE THURROCK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
details here.
Blank spacer. 1st June 2013 THE RED CARPET SCREENINGS - at Central Studio, Queen Mary's College, Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire at 7pm. See great new films and watch interviews with the film makers.  Closing date for consideration was 17th May. Details.
Blank spacer.  2nd June 2013 NERIAC AGM
2pm in Vale of York Inn, Carlton Road, Thirsk, YO7 4LX. Email for more information.
Blank spacer. 3rd June 2013 Second closing date for
ENCOUNTERS International Short Film & Animation Festival, Bristol.
Details here. For films completed after1st January 2013. Deadline for earlier films 29th March. Screenings 17th-22nd September.
Blank spacer.   14th-20th June 2013 The FESTIVAL OF NATIONS (Lenzing, Austria).
The long-running festival almost came to and end when its director, Erich Riess, retired. But a group of enthusiasts in Lenzing, not far away, has picked up the baton.  For more details see their website: www.festival-of-nations.com  Closing date for entries was 9th February.  More details here.
Blank spacer.  20th-23rd June 2013 The DANUBE RIVER FESTIVAL (Rousse, Bulgaria)
Fly to Bucharest (Romania) and bus or taxi 30 km into Bulgaria. The border is a huge bridge over the River Danube. Films have the theme "Panta Rei  everything flows" ... which leaves the field fairly open. Closing date was 15th May.  More details here.
IAC logo. 30th June 2013 Closing date for
THE NTRIAC ONE-MINUTE COMPETITION
North Thames Region's annual competition for films up to 60 seconds long including all titles and credits. Must be suitable for a general audience. Entry fee £3. Entries on MiniDV, DVD or BluRay to Christine Collins, FACI, 5 Walnut Grove, Enfield EN1 2BL. Cheques payable to "North Thames Region IAC". The top three will be shown at the NTR Movie Festival in November.


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July 2013

Blank spacer. 1st July 2013 Closing date for
THE 24th TATRA CHAMOIS Festival.
Screenings 11-13th October. Details here.
IAC logo. 13th July 2013 JUST FOR YOU 2
Back by popular demand at The Oast Theatre, Tonbridge, SERIAC's event where you are invited to see again old films that were so much enjoyed in the past. Closing date for entries was 31st May.
Blank spacer. 8th July 2013 Closing date for
DEPICT! - the competition for films under 90 seconds. Details here. Screening during the Encounters Festival in Bristol 17th-22nd September.
Miniature IAC logo. 25th July 2013
Copy deadline for September/October issue of Film & Video Maker
Miniature IAC logo.  27th July 2013 Closing date for
THE KENT FILM FESTIVAL
Entrants must be resident within Kent or an SE London postcode area or be a member in those areas of a Kent Club. Full details and entry forms on their website: www.kentfilmfestival.com Screenings on 28th September.


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August 2013

Blank spacer.  1st August Closing date for
The Railway-Transport-Traffic Festival
- details here. Festival 7-1th September.
Blank spacer. 2nd August Closing date for
Leamington Spa Underground competition -  Screenings 23rd-29th September.  For details see here
Miniature IAC logo.     5th August Closing date for
THE SOCO REGIONAL FILM & VIDEO COMPETION
Open only to members and affiliated clubs in the SoCo region. Details from Phil Marshman frome@philmar.demon.co.uk
Miniature IAC logo.  16th August Closing date for
SUSSEX FILM FESTIVAL -  Screening on 6th October.  For details see www.seriac.org.uk/sussex.html
Blank spacer. 24th - 31st August UNICA 2013 in Fieberbrunn in the Austrian Tyrol. Details.
 Blank spacer. 30th August Closing date for
46th MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL MOVIE FESTIVAL
for details see here.  Screenings 12th and 24th October.


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September 2013

Miniature IAC logo.   1st September Closing date for
THE NERIAC FILM & VIDEO COMPETITION - Entry fee £3.50 for IAC members, £5.50 for others. Entries to Sylvia Spencer
, Dunbar, Dewsbury Road, TINGLEY WF3 1LF. Entrants must live in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, Cleveland, Yorkshire or Humberside. There are two categories: fiction and non-fiction. Films up to 30 minutes on MiniDV or DVD. Screenings at the IAC National AGM on 27th October.
Miniature IAC logo.    1st September THE BEST IAC CLUB WEBSITE COMPETITION - entries accepted from now until 31st January 2014. No forms, no fees, just skim the rules and send an email to website-competition@theiac.org.uk
Every entry receives a private, detailed commentary on their website, so everyone's a winner!
Blank spacer.  1st September 2013 Closing date for
THE NAMUR NATURE FILM FESTIAL (Belgium)
- details here. Screenings 11-20th October.
Blank spacer. 1st September 2013 THE EAST ANGLIAN FILM COMPETITION
At Lowestoft Cine and Camcorder club at their venue at Sparrows Nest Gardens, Lowerstoft, NR32 1XG at 12-00pm start for refreshments.  1-30pm start of the competition. Any club in the East Anglian area are welcome to take part in a 15 minute programme which is to include a documentary, open, and a fictional story. For details of the rules contact Steve Gover e-mail stephen.gover@ntlworld.com
Blank spacer.    1st-6th September 2013 THE GOLDEN DIANA FESTIVAL. Details here.
Blank spacer.   3rd-7th September 2013
DOCUTAH - details here.
Blank spacer.    7 - 14th September 2013 THE RAILWAY-TRANSPORT-TRAFFIC FESTIVAL
Austria's film celebration of all forms of transport with many special outings and film making opportunities. Details here. Closing date was 1st August.
Blank spacer.  10th September 2013 Closing date for
THE ARSFILM FESTIVAL in Kromeriz, Czech Republic
For details see here.  Screenings 11-13th October
Blank spacer.  11-14th September 2013 THE FOUR RIVER YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL. Details here.
Blank spacer. 13-15th September 2013 RPS NATIONAL AUDIO VISUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
at Sutton Bonington. Details from secretary@rpsnavc.org.uk  and on their website www.rps.org
Miniature IAC logo.    14th September Closing date for
THE NORTH THAMES REGION ANNUAL MOVIE FESTIVAL
Entry fee £7. You get helpful comments from the three judges. 5 seconds black at start and end. If sending HD include an SD copy too.  Check your postage - stamps have risen! Non-members may enter. Full rules and details from Mr. K.J.Mills OBE, LACI, 35 St. Mary's Avenue, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 3AT - enclose SAE please. Festival Sunday 24th November.
Blank spacer. 15th September 2013 Closing date for
THE WALSER FILM DAYS
(near Salzburg, Austria)
Details here. Screenings 24-27th October 2013.
Blank spacer. 17-22nd September 2013 ENCOUNTERS INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM & ANIMATION FESTIVAL - Watershed, Bristol. This includes the screening of winners of the DepicT! festival. Encounters closing dates 29th March and 1st June. DepicT! closing date 8th July.
Blank spacer. 23-29th September 2013 Leamingtom Underground Cinema Festival
Details here.
Miniature IAC logo.  25th September Copy deadline for November/December issue of Film & Video Maker
Miniature IAC logo.  26th September THE SOCO FILM & VIDEO AWARDS SHOW
7pm at The wellworthy Sports & Social Club, Dumbarton Road, weymouth, Dorset. Details from Phil Marshman frome@philmar.demon.co.uk
Blank spacer. 26-28th September 2013 EUROFILM FESTIVAL
Grand final screenings in Hanau near Frankfurt. details here.
Miniature IAC logo. 28th September 2013
THE KENT FILM FESTIVAL - at Powell Theatre, Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury CT1 1QU
Doors open 10.30 am Sessions: 11 am —12.30 pm & 2 pm to end. Closing date for entries was 27th July.
Miniature IAC logo.  28th September 2013 Closing date for
THE CEMRIAC AUDIO-VISUAL COMPETITION

For details and entry form see CEMRIAC website. Screenings 19th October.
Blank spacer. 30th September 2013
Closing date for
THE GOLDEN KNIGHT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
- details here.
Blank spacer.  30th September 2013 Closing date for 
THE RED CARPET SCREENINGS
screenings on 26th October. Details.


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October 2013

Miniature IAC logo. 1st October 2013 THE BEST IAC CLUB WEBSITE COMPETITION - entries accepted from now until 31st January 2014. No forms, no fees, just skim the rules and send an email to website-competition@theiac.org.uk
Every entry receives a private, detailed commentary on their website, so everyone's a winner!
Blank spacer.  4th October 2013 OPEN NIGHT at Wilmslow Guild A-V Group, Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5HD. Free. Come and chat to members, look at some of our work and find out what it's all about. Bring one of your sequences if you wish. Tea/coffee and cake. www.wilmslowguildav.org.uk   Queries to Chairman
Miniature IAC logo.  5th October 2013 Closing date for
NORTH WEST FESTIVAL & REGIONAL AGM
Fetsival screenings on Saturday 9th November at Chads Theatre , Mellor Road,
Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5AU
Blank spacer. 5th October 2013 Potters Bar Film Makers present A Festival of Films at 2.30pm and 8pm in Northaw Village Hall, Northaw, Herts. EN6 4NW Tickets £5 including refreshments.
Miniature IAC logo. 6th October 2013 SUSSEX FILM FESTIVAL - at Wivelsfield Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green RH17 7QH. Doors open 2.30pm for 3pm start. Closing date for entries was 16th August. For details see www.seriac.org.uk/sussex.html
Blank spacer. 10th October 2013 Closing date for
TOTI FESTIVAL in Slovenia
- Details here. Screenings 23rd November.
Blank spacer. 11th October 2013 Closing date for
THE NORTH v SOUTH Competition
- details: www.n-v-s.co.uk
Blank spacer.  11th - 13th October 2013 ARSFILM FESTIVAL - Kromeriz, Czech Republic
This prestigious festival celebrates a wide range of arts on film. Closing date was 15th September. Details here.
Blank spacer. 11th - 13th October 2013 THE 24th TATRA CHAMOIS Festival, Slovakia.
Closing date was 1st July. Details here.
Blank spacer.  11th - 20th October 2013 THE NAMUR NATURE FILM FESTIVAL - details here.
Blank spacer.  12th & 24th October 2013 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SCREENINGS
Details here.
Blank spacer.   15th October 2013 Closing date for
PSST! SILENT FILM FESTIVAL
Details here.  Festival screenings in Zagreb, Croatia 7-9th November
Blank spacer.  15th October 2013 Closing date for
BITOLA FESTIVAL
held in Bitola, Macedonia.
Details here.  Screenings 29th October to 2nd November 2013.
Blank spacer. 15th October 2013 St. Albans Movie Makers public show - details to follow.
Blank spacer.  15th October 2013 Closing date for
THE TEIGN CUP
Open only to individuals or clubs in the SoCo area. Films up to 20 minutes. Film accepted on most formats. Details here.
Blank spacer.  18th October 2013 WHAT JUDGES WANT TO SEE AND HEAR Colin Balls FRPS. At Wilmslow Guild A-V Group, Wilmslow Guild, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5HD. Whilst presented in an A-V context, video judges tend to be looking for very similar things. 7.30pm. www.wilmslowguildav.org.uk   Queries to Chairman
Blank spacer.  19th October 2013 FULL DAY A-V WORKSHOP led by Howard & Suzanne Gregory. Absolute beginners and more experienced workers will be catered for- detailed content will be determined by attendees. See Dayschools page at www.wilmslowguildav.org.uk Download booking form here Queries to Chairman.
Miniature IAC logo.  19th October 2013 CEMRIAC AUDIO-VISUAL COMPETITION
at Smethwick Photographic Society Club Room, The Old School House, Churchbridge, Oldbury, West Midlands B69 2AS at 1.30pm IAC members £5.50 others £6. Closing date for entries was 28th September.
Blank spacer.  19th October 2013 International HOME MOVIE DAY - see www.homemovieday.com for information. Think about setting up your own event ...
Blank spacer.  24th - 27th October 2013 THE WALSER FILM DAYS (near Salzburg, Austria)
Details here. Closing date was  15th September 2013.
Miniature IAC logo.25th - 27th October 2013 IAC AUTUMN CONVENTION & AGM - hosted by NERIAC at Seaton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne. More information.
Miniature IAC logo. 26th October 2013 TEIGN CUP COMPETITION & SOCO AGM
The AGM 12 noon to 1pm.  At 2pm the competition.
Bitton House, Bitton Park Road, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 9DF.
Admission £3 to include programme and refreshments
Blank spacer. 26th October 2013 THE RED CARPET SCREENINGS - at Central Studio, Queen Mary's College, Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire at 7pm. See great new films and watch interviews with the film makers.  Closing date for consideration was 30th September. Details.
Miniature IAC logo. 27th October 2013 NERIAC FILM & VIDEO COMPETITION - also at The HolidayInn, Seaton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 6BP Closing date for entries was 1st September.
Blank spacer. 29th October - 2nd November 2013
CAMERA 300 - BITOLA FESTIVAL held in Bitola, Macedonia.
Details here. Closing date was 10th October 2013.
Blank spacer. 31st October 2013 Closing date for
FILM SONG & VIDEO CLIP FESTIVAL. Details here. Screening 16th November.


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November 2013

Miniature IAC logo. 1st November 2013 THE BEST IAC CLUB WEBSITE COMPETITION - entries accepted from now until 31st January 2014. No forms, no fees, just skim the rules and send an email to website-competition@theiac.org.uk
Every entry receives a private, detailed commentary on their website, so everyone's a winner!
Miniature IAC logo. 3rd November 2013 CEMRIAC AUTUMN FESTIVAL at The Silver Prize Bandroom, 11 Salisbury Street, Long Eaton NG10 1BA. Keep an eye on CEMRIAC website for further details,
Blank spacer.  7-9th November 2013 PSST! SILENT FILM FESTIVAL
in Zagreb, Croatia. Details here.  Closing date was 10th October.
  Miniature IAC logo.  9th November 2013 NORTH WEST FESTIVAL & REGIONAL AGM
Chads Theatre , Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5AU Closing date for entries was Saturday 5th October 2013
Blank spacer. 15th November 2013 Wanstead & Woodford Film Makers Movie Night
Blank spacer. 15th November 2013 Closing date for
THE SENIOR FORUM
The Czech international festival for film makers over 58 years old! Details here. Festival 29th November to 1st December.
Blank spacer. 16th November 2013 FILM SONG & VIDEO CLIP FESTIVAL. Details here.
Blank spacer. 16th November 2013 TOTI FESTIVAL in Slovenia.
 Details here. Closing date was 10th October.
Blank spacer. 20th November 2013 Closing date for
The Los Angeles edition of NOFI
The Armenian equivalent of BIAFF has visited Yerevan and Moscow, next stop Los Angeles on 10-14th December.  Details here.
Miniature IAC logo.   24th November 2013 THE NORTH THAMES REGION ANNUAL MOVIE FESTIVAL
10am for 10.30 start at Pinner Village Hall, Chapel Lane Car Park, Pinner HA5 1AB. Tickets £6 in advance or £8 on the door. Closing date was 14th September.
Blank spacer.  24th November 2013 NORTH v SOUTH Competition Grand Final
South: 2.30pm for 3pm start. Village Hall, High Street, Farnborough, Kent.
North: Timperley Community Centre, Altrincham
Closing date was 11th October. Contact Mike Coad mikecoad@btinternet.com
Details: www.n-v-s.co.uk
Miniature IAC logo.  25th November 2013 Copy deadline for January/February issue of Film & Video Maker
Blank spacer.  29th Nov - 1st Dec 2013 THE SENIOR FORUM - Kromeriz, Czech Republic
The international festival for film makers over 58 years old. Closing date for entries was 15th November. A fun weekend with some good films too. Details here.
Blank spacer.   29th Nov - 1st Dec 2013 Great Northern A-V Weekend Details here
Blank spacer. 30th November 2013
Closing date for
FIFA - Festival International du Film Animalier
There is a small amateur section in this festival, which is mainly devoted to professional wildlife films. The prizes are good. The festival screenings are 17-25th May 2014. Details here.


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December 2013

Miniature IAC logo. 1st December 2013 THE BEST IAC CLUB WEBSITE COMPETITION - entries accepted from now until 31st January 2014. No forms, no fees, just skim the rules and send an email to website-competition@theiac.org.uk
Every entry receives a private, detailed commentary on their website, so everyone's a winner!
Miniature IAC logo.  9th December 2013 Closing date for 
Soco Competitions Top of the Clubs, Dolphin and Baby Dolphin. Find out more and download entry forms here.
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TO LOVE A MAN - the humanitarian festival at Auschwitz
Films up to 20 minutes on appropriate topics. Details here. Screenings 23rd  25th January 2014.
Blank spacer. 10-14th December 2013 NOFI - LOS ANGELES -
The Armenian based festival's international aspect takes place. Their slogan is “Free cinematographers – without borders.” Details: www.nofifestival.com
Closing date was 20th November.
Miniature IAC logo.  20th December 2013 Early closing date for 
BIAFF - The British International Amateur Film Festival
Any length, any subject, most common formats. Entries received by today pay £2 less. A further £2 off if you register on-line.  ... details here.
Screenings hosted by North Thames Region at the Park Inn Hotel, Bedford.


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2014 ...

Miniature IAC logo.   1st January 2014 THE BEST IAC CLUB WEBSITE COMPETITION - entries accepted from now until 31st January 2014. No forms, no fees, just skim the rules and send an email to website-competition@theiac.org.uk
Every entry receives a private, detailed commentary on their website, so everyone's a winner!
Blank spacer.  6th January 2014 Closing date for 
THE RED CARPET SCREENINGS
screenings on 25th January. Details.
Miniature IAC logo.  12th January 2014 SAM: BRIAN ENGLISH talking about the use of sound and music.
At Edinburgh Cine & Video Society, 23a Fettes Row Edinburgh EH3 6RH
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NEIGHBOURS TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS a festival celebrating the coming together of film makers in Europe. Details here. Screenings 14-16th March.
Blank spacer.  23rd-25th January 2014 TO LOVE  A MAN - the humanitarian festival at Auschwitz
Closing date was 9th December 2013. Details here.
Blank spacer.   25th January 2014 THE RED CARPET SCREENINGS - at Central Studio, Queen Mary's College, Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire at 7pm. See great new films and watch interviews with the film makers.  Closing date for consideration was 6th January. Details.
Miniature IAC logo. 31st January 2014 Closing date for 
BIAFF - The British International Amateur Film Festival
Any length, any subject, most common formats. £2 reduction in entry fee if you register online ... details here.
Screenings hosted by North Thames Region at the Park Inn Hotel, Bedford.
Miniature IAC logo.  31st January 2014 Closing date for 
THE
BEST IAC CLUB WEBSITE COMPETITION - entries accepted from now until 31st January 2014. No forms, no fees, just skim the rules and send an email to website-competition@theiac.org.uk
Every entry receives a private, detailed commentary on their website, so everyone's a winner!
Miniature IAC logo.  31st January 2014 Closing date for 
THE
SERIAC FILM FESTIVAL Entry form available in the SERIAC magazine.
Miniature IAC logo.  1st February 2014 Closing date for 
THE
IAC Peter Coles International AV Competition 2014 Check www.nwawavg.org.uk for more information.
Blank spacer. 1st February 2014 Closing date for 
THE FESTIVAL OF NATIONS
- the festival takes place in Lenzing, Austria and brings together amateur and film school movie makers - all non-commercial movies up to 30 minutes are eligible. Screenings on 6th - 12th June. Details here.
Miniature IAC logo. 2nd February 2014 SAM: FIVE MINUTE COMPETITION
at Invergowrie Parish Church, DD2 5BA
Blank spacer. 10th February 2014 Closing date for 
THE FROME FIVE MINUTE FILM FESTIVAL.
Details here. Screening 29th March.
Miniature IAC logo.  23rd February 2014 CEMRIAC SEMINAR -
ALAN COLEGRAVE on Using modern equipment (D-SLRS) and making films
MICHAEL SLOWE on Making films in high definition

at Perdiswell Young People's Club, Worcester WR3 7SN
Details here
Miniature IAC logo. 2nd March 2014 SAM: ALAN ATKINSON on 'A Little Bit of Everything' at the Alva Community Hall.
Miniature IAC logo. 2rd March 2014 CEMRIAC SPRING MOVIE FESTIVAL & AGM
at Derby Conference Centre. Details here.
Blank spacer. 8th March 2014 Burnley Festival Burnley's 38th Festival.
Blank spacer.  14-16th March 2014 NEIGHBOURS TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS FESTIVAL (formerly "West-East" festival)
This Berlin festival brings amateur film makers from East and West Europe together. Closing date was 15th January 2014. Details here. 
Miniature IAC logo. 15-16th March 2014 IAC Peter Coles International AV Competition 2014
Closing date was 1st February 2014. At The Capel Curig Community Centre, Capel Curig, Nr Betws-y-Coed LL24 0EE. Check for details at www.nwawavg.org.uk. Contact nwawavg@chasingthelight.co.uk.
Miniature IAC logo. 22nd March 2014 NERIAC SPRING FESTIVAL & AGM
2pm at Aberford Village Hall North Yorkshire LS23 3DA. Speaker Brian Saberton FACI Films from a Top Club. Home Made Buffet Tea. Tickets £7. Contact georgetheaker@hotmail.com.
Blank spacer. 29th March 2014 Frome Five Minute Festival
Details here.
Miniature IAC logo. 5th April 2014 SERIAC Film Festival 2014 At the Oast Theatre, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN10 3AN.
Miniature IAC logo. 6th April 2014 SAM: MEMBERS' COMPETITION
Edinburgh Cine & Video Society, 23a Fettes Row Edinburgh EH3 6RH
Miniature IAC logo. 11 - 13 April 2014 BIAFF - The British International Amateur Film Festival Hosted by North Thames Region at the Park Inn Hotel, Bedford. Download a booking form.
Miniature IAC logo. 10th May 2014 SAM: ANNUAL WORKSHOP with special guest MICHAEL GOUGH at the Alva Community Hall
Blank spacer. 17-25th May 2014
FIFA - Festival International du Film Animalier
There is a small amateur section in this festival, which is mainly devoted to professional wildlife films.  Details here.
Blank spacer.  6 - 12th June 2014 The Festival of Nations in Lenzing, Austria.
Details here. Closing date for entries was 1st February.
Miniature IAC logo. 23rd - 30th August 2014 UNICA - in Slovakia - more details here
Miniature IAC logo. 4 - 5 October 2014 NERIAC COMPETITION & SCARBOROUGH FESTIVAL - Speaker David Peffer (St Cutherbert's Film School). Competition Chairman's Challenge: theme is 'TIME'.
Miniature IAC logo. 16 - 19 October 2014 IAC AUTUMN CONVENTION & AGM - hosted by CEMRIAC in Stratford-upon-Avon.


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