BFFS Film Society of the Year Awards

As part of the second national conference for film societies and community cinemas, the British Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) held its 2008 national Film Society of the Year Awards ceremony at the magnificent Cutlers’ Hall in the heart of Sheffield. The awards were sponsored this year by Wallflower Press.

Each year BFFS rewards excellence in the vital work that film societies do in cultural and community cinema. The Film Society of Year Awards are vitally important in achieving recognition for the matchless work of dedicated film devotees, all of whom work for their film societies entirely voluntarily to bring high-quality cinema to their local communities throughout the country.

The Engholm Prize for Film Society of the Year for the most vigorous and dynamic film society demonstrating all qualities required of individual categories was awarded to Louth Film Club, for its innovation and dedication across the board, including excellent film programming, extensive partnerships and strong commitment to audience development - an all-round inspirational model.

For his commitment to the film society movement, The Roebuck Cup was awarded to Tom Brownlie. Although no longer directly involved with BFFS, Tom is still highly supportive of the work of the sector and this award recognised his personal commitment and success in changing the status of BFFS from an organisation with no funding to one with National funding.

For further information contact Ros Hill on 0114 221 0314 or by email at info@bffs.org.uk