September to October 2026

 

  BLACKPOOL FILM COLLECTORS’ CONVENTION 2026,

13th – 15th November, Grand Hotel, Blackpool, FY1 2JQ

 

Here’s a rundown of events coming to this year’s Blackpool Bash…

 

Friday begins with a feature film followed on the Saturday by all-day films (Super 8 & 16mm) before The Film Collectors' Dinner from 7.30.  First introduced in 1985 by Derann Film Services, this year we celebrate the 40th dinner which has become an integral part of the convention. In addition to a sumptuous three-course meal with tea and coffee, Adrian Winchester’s famous and fiendishly-difficult 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, compiled by Phil Slater.

 

Sunday sees not one but two packed dealers' rooms selling films & equipment from 10am.  The auction, bring and buy plus the usual film shows all make this an unforgettable day. 

 

New Stock Items

I think there is about 60 new titles, including some more imported Blackhawk Laurel & Hardy films that have been popular recently, there’s an early Derann F/L feature “The Dark Mirror”, never seen this before, and even a 1954 Colgate Comedy Hour hosted by Abbott & Costello, this is another imported Blackhawk release, plus a few nice Derann trailers, all in excellent colour and sound, and in fine condition overall, with more for next issue!

 

Discounts September to October 2026

For this issue there is a blanket Discount of 20% on

ALL OLD STOCK 8mm Films,

please just add postage to any order - This offer runs until October 31^st 2026