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Council, officers and advisors for the IAC

IAC is a small organisation

Apart from some office assistance the work is done by ordinary movie making enthusiasts, most of whom are also busy with regional and club work as well as making their own movies or AV presentations. Many are also still trying to make a living!   The Council is elected by members at the Annual General Meeting and choose their own officers. One third of Council members are obliged to retire each year but may stand for re-election. Being on Council is an honour – but a costly one. Members do not get expenses so attending meetings can be a drain on the pocket. In addition to the elected Council there are volunteers who are not on Council but advise members on particular issues or run specialised services/events for the IAC. They may be invited to attend Council when appropriate. Officers are appointed at the November meeting.

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Administrative Office:
IAC – The Film and Video Institute,
McCracken Park,
Great North Road,
Gosforth, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE,
NE3 2DT
Tel: 0191 303 8960

We are grateful to our patrons for supporting our work

John Boorman * Professor Ray Johnson MBE, Hon FACI * Paul Kittel FACI * Lord Putnam CBE

  • President Linda Gough FACI
  • Vice President Michael Whyman, FACI
  • Vice President *John Howden FACI
  • Chairman Simon Sumner FACI
  • Vice Chairman –
  • Company Secretary David Henderson
  • Treasurer David Henderson

* not a member of council

  • chairman@theiac.org.uk
  • admin@theiac.org.uk (our main point of contact at IAC HQ)
  • editorFVM@arenig.co.uk (Editor of FVM Magazine)
  • videolibrary@theiac.org.uk (to enquire about ourVideo Library service)
  • webmaster@theiac.org.uk
  • biaffcompetition@gmail.com (to contact the BIAFF team)
  • copyright@theiac.org.uk (for help with copyright queries)
  • fellowships@theiac.org.uk (for queries pertaining to IAC Fellowships)
  • Alan Atkinson FACI
  • Jill K Bunting CPAGB/AV LACI
  • Phillip Collins, FACI
  • Martin Evans FACI
  • Michael Gough FACI(M)
  • David Newman FACI
  • John Owen
  • John Smith CPAGB APAGB Hon LCPU
  • Jackie Williams FACI
  • Administration and Office Liaison Jackie Williams FACI
  • Assistant UNICA Delegate Mike Whyman FACI
  • AV Liaison Jill K Bunting CPAGB/AV LACI & John Smith CPAGB APAGB Hon LCPU
  • East Anglian Film Archive Mike Whyman FACI
  • Film Archivist Phillip Collins FACI
  • Magazine Editor Martin Evans
  • Webmaster Martin Evans
  • Advertising Manager Mike Whyman FACI
  • Business Technology Manager Richard Palmer FACI
  • Fellowships Officer Michael Gough FACI(M)
  • Youth Liaison Simon Sumner FACI
  • UNICA Delegate Alan Atkinson FACI
  • NLE Adviser David Jackson FACI

IAC

The Film and Video Institute,
McCracken Park,
Great North Road,
Gosforth,
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE3 2DT

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