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Film Buffs

Updated 21 July 2008.

The Cinema And Theatre Historical Society has an active Film Buffs group. Activities usually centre around the interests of those into the presentation or technical side if cinema. Events include collectors' swapmeets, where members can buy, sell or exchange items of interest. Film screenings and get-togethers are held at member's home cinemas, frequently starting or concluding with a barbecue or other social activity.

The CATHS Film Buffs group also organises Australian and international tours, and the Film Buffs Weekend which include visits to cinemas, theatres, heritage centres, as well as the activities outlined above.

For more information on the Film Buffs group, contact Mike at filmman@ncable.net.au
Mail: CATHS Film Buffs, 25 Fairlie Street, North Geelong, Victoria 3215 Australia.

Also see our Resources & Links section, including Collectors and Multimedia for further information of interest to film buffs and collectors.

CATHS Swapmeet

CATHS Annual Swapmeet and Auction is held on the last Sunday of July each year. The event is held at the Scout Hall opposite the Seddon Railway Station in Belairs Avenue, Seddon, Melbourne.

Admission is $2 for CATHS members and $5 for non-members. Partners free.

Free (but limited) table space
No auction commissions
Free coffee/tea and bikkies
Easy parking
Open to all collectors and enthusiasts.

Sales table and auction of items will include:
Films
Books
Projectors
Equipment
Accessories
Posters

For further information contact Mike Trickett filmman@ncable.net.au

Film Buffs Weekend

Check out the links below for reports of Film Buffs events:

Film Buffs Weekend
2001 Melbourne Film Buffs Weekend
2000 Melbourne Film Buffs Weekend
1999 Melbourne Film Buffs Weekend
New Zealand 2000 Tour