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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”

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”