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Nominate your club for FILMCLUB of the Year 2012!

2nd February, 2012

"I made it... top of the world" White Heat (1949)

Yes, it's that time again - we're looking for our FILMCLUB of the Year!
Nomination deadline: 3rd February 2012

Each year we like to shine the spotlight on those clubs who embody the FILMCLUB ethos: enriching the lives of young people through exciting film journeys. The 3 finalists (each bringing five people) will be invited to the glitzy First Light Film Awards at the BFI  in London on Monday 5th March, where the winning club will be announced!

The criteria:

We are always looking for new and unusual examples of film clubs, but previous winners have fulfilled most of the following criteria:

- Regular DVD ordering from our website
- Interesting film choices (including FILMCLUB Recommends titles)
- Regular screenings
- Online members and some regular reviewers
- Inspirational leader(s)
- Making a difference to challenging/hard to reach students
- Running successfully in a deprived area
- Good communication with coordinator
- A maverick or unique angle

How to nominate your club:

If you think your club has what it takes to win, please email your FILMCLUB coordinator explaining in a few sentences how your club fulfills the criteria above and what makes your club special. Remember to write your name, school and address in the email too.

Don’t miss your chance to shine. Contact us by 3rd February 2012.

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