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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”

The Film Quiz remains a high point of the Convention weekend. Held during the Convention Dinner, it is expertly compiled by Adrian Winchester and is enthusiastically contested by the diners. This year, Todd Higginson claimed the prestigious quiz title with a score of 14 out of 15. He is pictured holding his prize bottle of whisky alongside AdrianContinueContinue reading “Blackpool 2025 Film Quiz Winner”

The UK’s premier event for ‘real film’ enthusiasts is back! Join us for a packed weekend celebrating celluloid cinema, from Super 8 to 35mm, at The Grand Hotel on Blackpool’s North Promenade from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th November 2025. Here’s a round-up of what’s on, and why you can’t afford to miss it. Friday Night Feature: TheContinueContinue reading “The Reel Deal: Your Guide to the Blackpool Film Collectors’ Convention 2025”

New for 2025, this year the Blackpool Film Collectors’ Convention will host a 2-hour screening of vintage television, courtesy of Film is Fabulous! Working with film enthusiasts and individuals from within the film and TV industry, and in collaboration with film historians at De Montford University and the official film archives, Film is Fabulous! isContinueContinue reading “Missing Episodes at Blackpool”

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-courseContinueContinue 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.ContinueContinue 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 youContinueContinue reading “2025 Update – Dealer Rooms now fully booked!”