Film society

A film society is a membership club where people can watch films which would otherwise not be shown in mainstream cinemas. Famous film societies include Amos Vogel's Cinema 16 and the Cinémathèque Française.

International

The international body for film societies is the International Federation of Film Societies. This international association was set up in 1947 in Cannes (France) among groups of film societies in countries throughout the world and this association is called Federation Internationale des Cine-Clubs (F.I.C.C.).

Australia

The national body for film societies in Australia is the Australian Council of Film Societies (ACOFS).

Notable members of the Australian "film society movement" include David Stratton, Michael Thornhill, Frank Moorhouse, Ken Quinnell and John Flaus.

Poland

The national body for film societies in Poland is Polish Federation of Film Societies (Polska Federacja Dyskusyjnych Klubów Filmowych - PF DKF). Its honorary chairman is Andrzej Wajda.

United Kingdom

The national body for film societies in the United Kingdom is British Federation of Film Societies (BFFS).

United States of America

Film societies in the United States of America include Amos Vogel's Cinema 16 and the Austin Film Society (AFS).

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