The next Big Screen Time Revival event takes place on Sunday 26th October 2025. Entry is £10, including a free drink and cake. There will be dealers in attendance and film shows throughout the day - the organisers tell us that Super 8, 9.5mm, 16mm and hopefully 17.5mm will be projected.

We've updated the Visit page with information about booking the 2025 Film Collectors' Dinner which takes place on Saturday 15th November 2025 in the Grand Hotel. First introduced 40 years ago this year by Derann Film Services, the Film Collectors' Dinner has become an integral part of the Convention. In addition to a sumptuous three-courseContinue reading "Book your seat at the 2025 Film Collectors’ Dinner"

We've just taken delivery of several hundred flyers promoting the 2025 Convention. Look out for them being included in your favourite film collectors' magazines in the coming months. If you want to download a digital copy to share on your own website or Facebook feed, click or tap on the image or download button below.Continue reading "2025 Flyer now available"

With four months to go, plans are well underway for the 2025 Blackpool Film Collectors' Convention which takes place on 14th - 16th November. Once again, we are having two dealer rooms for the Sunday Film Fair and we are pleased to announce that as of July both rooms are now fully booked. If youContinue reading "2025 Update – Dealer Rooms now fully booked!"

Once again, ace videographer Eivind Mork of Super8Database has produced a superb video review of the 2024 Convention. Eivind captures the essence of the whole weekend, from setting up the cinema on Friday afternoon through to the Film Fair on Sunday, with full coverage of the Saturday film shows and Convention Dinner. If you haven'tContinue reading "Video: Review of the 2024 Convention"

There's less than one week to go until the 2024 Blackpool Film Collectors' Convention gets underway at The Grand Hotel on Blackpool's North Shore. Here's a run-down of what to expect on 15th - 17th November. The Convention kicks off on Friday night with our feature film, this year projected on 35mm by Nigel Lister.Continue reading "Less than one week to go!"

Author of 8mm Elvis, Vince Wright, has been in touch with us to let us know that he will be offering a discount on the last few copies of his book to collect at this year's Convention. While Vince does not have a table at this year's Film Fair, he will be around all dayContinue reading "8mm Elvis on Sale at Blackpool"

Film is Fabulous! is an initiative to preserve vulnerable film treasures for future generations and we welcome their attendance at this year's Convention. The Film is Fabulous! team have four tables in the dealer room at the Film Fair on Sunday 17th November and will be selling a selection of 16mm and 35mm films onContinue reading "Film is Fabulous! at the 2024 Convention"