australian council of film societies
Existing groups or individuals interested in starting a film society can request information and advice from the State Federations of Film Societies or ACOFS (the parent body). They provide information, advice and services that are not available to the individual. Among the benefits available through ACOFS and the Federations are:
- A film insurance scheme to protect against loss or damage of film
- Film distribution arrangements to reduce the cost of film hire and freight
- A voucher system for the use of the AFI Research and Information Library.
Other services include film weekends, film appraisal screenings and the publication of newsletters.
the acofs film screening handbook
ACOFS publishes the ACOFS Film Screening Handbook, a comprehensive 96 page guide to forming and running a film society. It also contains valuable information for groups or organisations screening films non-commercially, including where to obtain films and the technical aspects of good presentation. Please contact the Federation in your State for a copy.
ACOFS also publishes the National Feature Film & Video Catalogue, the most comprehensive listing of feature length films available on 16mm and VHS in Australia which is a little out of date but could be useful as a reference. Contact John Turner President of ACOFS for a copy.
contact details
Australian Council of Film Societies
President: John Turner
20 Craithie Avenue
Park Orchards VIC 3114
Tel (03) 9876 1128
email JOHNTURNER10@telstra.com
Secretary: Leth Maitland
119B Pretoria Parade
Home Tel (02) 9476 4770 Business (02) 9561 8291
email leth_maitland@hotmail.com
Federation of NSW and Associated Film Societies
Membership/Treasurer: David Bruce Steer
10 Shepherd Road
Artarmon NSW 2064
Tel (02) 9419 7017
email dobs@ozemail.com.au
Federation of Victorian Film Societies
President: John Turner
20 Craithie Avenue
Park Orchards VIC 3114
Tel (03) 9876 1128
email JOHNTURNER10@telstra.com
WA Federation of Film Societies
Secretary: Paul Sofilas
4 Watson Avenue
Augusta WA 6290
Tel (08) 9758 1920
email oceans2meet@hotmail.com
SA Federation of Film Societies
Acting Secretary: David Donaldson
17 Labrina Avenue
Prospect SA 5082
Tel (08) 8344 7055
safedfilmsoc@hotmail.com
Tasmanian Federation of Film Societies
Treasurer: Jean Makin
PO Box 553
Ulvertone TAS 7315
Tel (03) 6425 2060
gjmakin@southcom.com.au
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