Introduction of a new quality award
for video makers and audio-visual producers

1. Two A-V sequences which have each won one International award, or an award at the National AV Championships, will be worth one point providing that one of these awards was via the Geoffrey Round / Peter Coles A-V Competition.
   This method of accumulating points will need to be repeated twice.
   (4 sequences and 8 awards are required in total, with a minimum of 2 of these awards being gained via the Geoffrey Round/ Peter Coles A-V Competition.
   
2. Non members of the IAC can also apply for this distinction subject to to their becoming a full member within eight weeks of the close of the Peter Coles A-V competition.
3. Applications need to be ratified by Council and to cover administrative costs, there is a £4 application fee.
4. Each A-V sequence must have been made in the name of the applicant in the role of the producer. Club entries will not count.
5. Each sequence may be used by one applicant only.

If you believe you would qualify you can download here the application form and rules in pdf format for further details.

1. Two A-V sequences which have each won two International awards will be worth one point providing that one of the four international awards was via the Geoffrey Round/ Peter Coles A-V Competition.
   This method of accumulating points will need to be repeated four times.
   (8 sequences and 16 awards are required in total, with a minimum of 4 of these awards being gained via the Geoffrey Round/ Peter Coles A-V competition.)
2. The applicant must have been a full member of the IAC for at least three years.
3. Applications need to be ratified by Council and to cover administrative costs, there is a £4 application fee.
4. Each A-V sequence must have been made in the name of the applicant in the role of the producer. Club entries will not count. Each sequence may be used by one applicant only.

Download as a pdf the full rules and application form.

• One point - a Five Star Award (pre 2008 known as “Gold”) in the IAC International Film & Video Competition.
  
• Two points - an IAC Diamond Award (pre 2008 known as “International”) in the IAC International Film & Video Competition.
• Two points - a Gold Award in the UNICA Competition.

Each movie or AV must have been made in the name of the applicant or with the applicant in the role of director. Competition entries by a Club, group or Society will not count. Each movie may only be used once in any claim and by one applicant only. In the event of any dispute the Fellowships Officer's decision will be final.

Applications need to be ratified by Council and to cover administrative costs, there is a £25 application fee. Successful applicants receive a Fellowship certificate and badge at the next national IAC event. They may use the letters FACI(M) after their name.

If you believe you would qualify you can download here the application form and rules in pdf format for further details.

1. Two A-V sequences which have each won two International awards will be worth one point providing that one of the four international awards was via the Geoffrey Round/ Peter Coles A-V Competition.
   This method of accumulating points will need to be repeated five times.
   (10 sequences and 20 awards are required in total, with a minimum of 5 of these awards being gained via the Geoffrey Round/ Peter Coles A-V Competition.
   
2. In addition, at least one of these 10 sequences must have been the overall winner of the Geoffrey Round/ Peter Coles A-V Competition.
3. Applicant must have been a full member of the IAC for at least five years.
4. Applications need to be ratified by Council and to cover administrative costs, there is a £25 application fee.
5. Each A-V sequence must have been made in the name of the applicant in the role of the producer.  Club entries will not count.

Honorary Fellows are non-members of the IAC who have made significant contributions to the work of the IAC, or the hobby generally.

Applicants or nominees for this award must have at least five years full membership of the IAC (though rare exceptions are made for those outside IAC who have made a distinguished contribution to amateur movie making.) It is awarded in recognition of eminence or special expertise in some branch of cinematography, audio visual art or for special service to the IAC.

Nomination or application letters, accompanied by detailed supporting information, must be received at the IAC office before 1st March for consideration at the summer Council meeting, or before 1st September for consideration at the autumn meeting. Nominations should be made in writing to the Fellowships Officer, c/o IAC, Dorset House, Regent Park, Kingston Road, Leatherhead KT22 7PL.  They are considered in confidence.

Nominations and applications are initially examined by the Fellowships Sub Committee but the final award is approved by the full IAC Council.
Fellows and Honorary Fellows are entitled to use the letters FACI after their name. They are presented with a certificate and Fellowship badge at the next national IAC event.

For more on how to nominate someone for a Fellowship or Honorary Fellowship - click here.