Someone has alerted me that the Coronation is scheduled at the same time as BIAFF next year. That is unfortunate to say the least but perhaps our eminent Committee could persuade the broadcasters to cover both events at once!
On a serious note, I note that we can enter films to BIAFF via FilmFreeway, as we already do for other Festivals. Can someone kindly tell me whether we still have to submit a completed Entry Form or is the FilmFreeway submission all that is required?
BIAFF 2023
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Howard-Smith
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Re: BIAFF 2023
Michael, you don’t have to complete a form if entering films to BIAFF via Film Freeway. I’ve already submitted eight new films this way and it’s great that entry is free of charge to IAC members until 20th December.
Regarding the BIAFF weekend it’s really unfortunate that the Saturday is Coronation Day. We await news on whether the dates will have to be changed.
Regarding the BIAFF weekend it’s really unfortunate that the Saturday is Coronation Day. We await news on whether the dates will have to be changed.
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Dave Watterson
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Still no news of change, so we can only assume BIAFF goes ahead as planned. It will now be in the middle of a three-day weekend with the extra bank-holiday being added on the Monday.
It was very difficult to get a weekend in the theatre ... so probably not much scope for change.
It was very difficult to get a weekend in the theatre ... so probably not much scope for change.
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Dave Watterson
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Re: BIAFF 2023
Further news from the IAC AGM:
BIAFF 2023 will last from Monday 1st to Monday 8th May ... most of that time online.
It is likely that there will be live screenings in the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, Friday 5th to Monday 7th May - with a break during the time of the coronation of King Charles III.
Friday and Saturday shows will probably be in the Barber Studio of the Crescent Theatre.
Some details are still being revised.
It is likely that the A-V show will be online only mid-week.
The Awards Show of top films and prize presentations will be on Monday 8th May - which is now an additional bank holiday. That will be in the main theatre.
BIAFF 2023 will last from Monday 1st to Monday 8th May ... most of that time online.
It is likely that there will be live screenings in the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, Friday 5th to Monday 7th May - with a break during the time of the coronation of King Charles III.
Friday and Saturday shows will probably be in the Barber Studio of the Crescent Theatre.
Some details are still being revised.
It is likely that the A-V show will be online only mid-week.
The Awards Show of top films and prize presentations will be on Monday 8th May - which is now an additional bank holiday. That will be in the main theatre.
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Dave Watterson
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Re: BIAFF 2023
Follow-on - after IAC Council meeting on Wednesday:
Monday 1st May – Friday 5th May
online only film shows with AV probably on Thursday.
Likely times 1930-2200 with a brief comfort break around 2100.
Saturday 6th May (Coronation Day)
1700-1830 Special event
2000-2200 best of the 3-star films.
Both sessions in the Ron Barber Studio theatre at the Crescent.
Sunday 7th May in the main Crescent theatre:
0930-1045
1115-1230
1400-1530
1600-1730. Film shows, predominately 4-stars.
1930 Festival dinner, venue to be decided.
Monday 8th May (special bank holiday) in the main Crescent Theatre
The Award-winners show:
0930-1045
1115-1230
1400-1530
1600-1730.
plus presentations 1730-1800.
There may be small changes depending on the number of entries received.
Monday 1st May – Friday 5th May
online only film shows with AV probably on Thursday.
Likely times 1930-2200 with a brief comfort break around 2100.
Saturday 6th May (Coronation Day)
1700-1830 Special event
2000-2200 best of the 3-star films.
Both sessions in the Ron Barber Studio theatre at the Crescent.
Sunday 7th May in the main Crescent theatre:
0930-1045
1115-1230
1400-1530
1600-1730. Film shows, predominately 4-stars.
1930 Festival dinner, venue to be decided.
Monday 8th May (special bank holiday) in the main Crescent Theatre
The Award-winners show:
0930-1045
1115-1230
1400-1530
1600-1730.
plus presentations 1730-1800.
There may be small changes depending on the number of entries received.