ACOFS - The Australian Council of Film Societies
ACOFS
is the federal body responsible for the interests of member film societies
across Australia. It comprises delegates from each of the state
federations of film societies (listed below) and is in turn, a member of
IFFS - The International Federation of Film Societies.
IFFS -
http://www.filmklubb.no/IFFS.php
A qualifying film society is a not-for-profit organisation whose members pay an annual (occasionally 3 or 6 months) subscription to view a range of films selected by members. Films may be on 35mm, 16mm, DVD or video and are screened as far as possible in a cinematic environment.
Community
film festivals and Community Cinemas may also become members of a Federation as
long as they are not-for-profit and have acceptable rules and aims.
ACOFS
recognises the importance of film societies and film organisations being a
central focus in many communities – especially in country areas.
There
are many reasons why a film society may become a member of a state federation
but the main ones are:
Through registration, to gain status and credibility.
To take advantage of preferential film hire rates and DVD rights charges negotiated by ACOFS.
To
ensure access to the NTLC (Non-Theatrical Lending Collection) at the NFSA (National Film and Sound
Archives) in Canberra.
To
take advantage of the insurance available through Federations.
To access information, support and inter-communication available through ACOFS and the state federations.
To
have a voice through ACOFS with governmental and other national bodies.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
1. Past Issues of the ACOFS
Bulletin
Each
issue is downloadable in pdf form. Includes all Bulletins published since Jan 2004.
2. Projectionist's
Reference Manual.
Each
of 16 chapters is downloadable in pdf form.
3. Film
Society Handbook (originally
published 2000).
Each
of 18 chapters is downloadable in pdf form.
4. Borrowing from the Non-Theatrical Loans Catalogue at the National Film and Sound Archive. (3 pages)
5.
Obtaining DVDs and getting screening rights.
Processes and contacts for member film societies. (7 pages)
Members of ACOFS are:
| Federation of Victorian Film Societies (FVFS) | Film societies, community cinemas and local film festivals primarily in Victoria and SA, but also some from other states. |
| Federation of NSW and Associated Film Societies | Film societies in
ACT, NSW, Qld, and NT. |
| Western Australia Federation of Film Societies | Film societies in WA. |
| Tasmanian Federation of Film Societies | Film Societies in Tasmania. |
Please click on the relevant Federation for
more information.
ACOFS Enquiries: Beris Bradford, Secretary
ACOFS, 0403 863 354
or email beris_cinema@yahoo.com.au
Web enquiries: Ian Davidson webmaster@fvfs.org.au
Latest update 8 Feb 2010
Updated:
Fed of NSW & associated societies