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The following film dealers will be attending the 2026 Blackpool Film Collectors’ Convention: Kevin Ashton Bradford Movie Makers Ray Bruno Classic Home Cinema – Phil & Denise Sheard Peter Clayton Dorun Films – Lee & Val Mannering Peter England Simon Fairclough Film is Fabulous! Daniel Goodwin Nigel Higgins Glyn Jones Rob Koeling David Locke PeterContinueContinue reading “Dealers attending the 2026 Convention”

The Blackpool Film Collectors’ Convention returns to The Grand Hotel, North Shore, Blackpool on 13th – 15th November 2026. Join us for a packed weekend celebrating the projection of real film – from Super 8 to 35mm! This guide gives the low-down of what to expect and to help you plan your weekend. Friday NightContinueContinue reading “Your Guide to the 2026 Blackpool Film Collectors’ Convention”

In his fourth review shared with us, Jarl Russnes, one of the faithful Norwegian visitors to Blackpool, reports on The Big Screen Time Revival held in October. Mark Norton and Simon McConway, co-organisers of the Blackpool Film Collectors’ Convention were on projection duties, and Adrian Winchester, another one of the team, compiled an entertaining 16mmContinueContinue reading “Into the Depths – Big Screen Time Revival and the Nordic Film Collectors’ Gathering 2026”

Big Screen Time Revival returns for 2026 and takes place on Sunday 25th October at Harvey Road Primary School, Croxley Green, Herts., WD3 3BN. As well as dealer tables selling film, equipment and memorabilia, there are film shows running throughout the day. Entry costs £10 and includes a free drink and cake.

We’ve just taken delivery of several hundred leaflets promoting 2026’s Convention: look out for them being included in your favourite cine magazines in the coming months. Copies are also available at Classic Home Cinema in Cleethorpes and will shortly be available at Blackpool Tourist Information Centre. If you want to download a digital copy toContinueContinue reading “2026 Convention Leaflet now available”

Jarl Russnes from Norway is a Blackpool Convention regular and can often be seen in the U.K. supporting the film collectors’ events. Here he writes about his trip to Cleethorpes and the Summer Sale Weekend held by Classic Home Cinema – one of the dealers that attend the Film Fair at the Blackpool Convention. ManyContinueContinue reading “Travelogue from Cleethorpes, 2026”

We’re pleased to announce that both dealer rooms for the Sunday Film Fair at the 2026 Blackpool Film Collectors’ Convention are now officially fully booked! Huge thanks to all the dealers who have reserved their tables – it’s shaping up to be another memorable convention. With both dealer rooms packed to the brim, it’s timeContinueContinue reading “2026 Dealer Rooms Fully Booked”

Jarl Russnes, one of the regular Norwegian visitors to the Blackpool convention, has written about his visit to the 2026 British Film Collectors’ Convention, held at Oxted on 30th May 2026. Many thanks to Jarl for permission to reproduce his text and pictures. Once again, it was time for the BFCC (British Film Collectors’ Convention)ContinueContinue reading “The British Film Collectors’ Convention 2026”

There have been some significant developments of note to all collectors who opt to stay at the Grand Hotel, and/or attend the Saturday Convention Dinner, so please read the summary provided below before booking. The Grand’s 2026 Convention room rates We’re pleased to announce that the dinner, bed & breakfast room rates applicable to theContinueContinue reading “New Hotel Booking and Dinner Arrangements for 2026”

Take a look back at the 2025 Blackpool Film Collectors’ Convention! Ace film maker Eivind Mork once again captures the fantastic atmosphere and key events from the incredible weekend held at the Grand Hotel from 14th to 16th November. The convention weekend was packed with highlights, including: Film Screenings: The weekend kicked off with on Friday withContinueContinue reading “Relive the Magic: Blackpool Film Collectors’ Convention 2025”