Torbay Film Club Wins BFFS National Award

The 2011 Film Society of the Year Awards took place in London on the 17th September, hosted by the
British Federation of Film Societies (BFFS). Torbay Film Club was invited to attend and thrilled to receive
the, ‘Best Marketing & Publicity’ award.

The awards are a celebration of the achievements of over 550 UK film societies and community cinemas,
and recognise their significant contribution to both cultural cinema and community cohesion. Togo Igawa,
the prolific UK based Japanese actor starring in films like Le Herisson, The Last Samurai and Topsy-Turvy
presented the awards. In his address, Togo commented on the similarities between his approach to finding
audiences and that of film societies; ‘My personal aim is ‘not to expect audiences to come to you, but to go
and find your own audience’. That is why I am here today and I would like to encourage film societies’ most
important maxim - ‘embrace local community’.’

Marketing Manager, Karen White said, ‘It was a tough category, with a number of other prestigious national
film clubs also making the short-list, including Exeter University Campus Cinema. So I’m really delighted to
accept this award on behalf of Torbay Film Club.’

The BFFS Vice Chair described Torbay Film Club’s achievement saying, 'Torbay Film Club had a planned and
organised campaign that made the most of a limited budget. They had clear local targets, worked across all
formats with a thorough distribution strategy. Their website sets an excellent example and their branding is
strong and coherent across all forms of media.'

The Film Club’s next screening is, ‘Exit Through The Gift Shop,’ at 7:30pm Tuesday 4th October at the
Paignton Library. It tells the story of how an eccentric French shop keeper and amateur film maker attempted
to locate and befriend graffiti artist Banksy. Guest tickets are available on the door at £5.50 and everyone is
welcome.