The Film Collectors’ Dinner

This year’s Film Collectors’ Dinner takes place in the Grand Hotel, Blackpool at 7.30pm on Saturday 15th November 2025.

First introduced 40 years ago this year by Derann Film Services, the Dinner has become an integral part of the Convention. In addition to a sumptuous three-course meal with tea and coffee, the (in)famous film quiz takes place between courses, and a raffle is held after the dinner with feature films on both Super 8 and 16mm among the many generous prizes. The evening rounds off with a film show, this year curated by Colin Tolman.

You must pre-book the Film Collectors’ Dinner by 30th October 2025 if you want to attend. The price is £30 per person. For those staying at the hotel on a dinner, bed and breakfast package, you can transfer your Saturday dinner to the Film Collectors’ Dinner at no extra charge. You must, however, let us know this in advance, by 30th October.

To book (or to transfer your dinner), contact Adrian Winchester email: adrianw_8-16@tiscali.co.uk or call 020 8656 0168 (+44 20 8656 0168 from outside the UK). Places are limited, so, to avoid disappointment, don’t leave it too late to book.