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Film is Fabulous! is an initiative to preserve vulnerable film treasures held privately in the United Kingdom. FaceBook Page https://rb.gy/owgxjr United Kingdom filmisfabulous.org.uk

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · Jul 3

The private film collection of John Ryan, the late animator, and creator of Captain Pugwash, is being catalogued and preserved by the Film is Fabulous! team.

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 20h

Hi Paul, it is in the process of being set up

filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 20h

Dick and the BFI team did an amazing job once again, with this very special edition of Missing Believed Wiped.

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 20h

Associated-Rediffusion Season

The Film is Fabulous! team were delighted to contribute three recovered gems to the special Associated-Rediffusion event on Saturday, 27th September 2025, at the BFI Southbank.

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 1d

Maurice Haynes’ Collection

The Film is Fabulous! team catalogued the private collection of the late Maurice Haynes, an enthusiast from Kent who had an extensive collection of 16mm films.

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you Gav

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Gav Rymill @themindrobber.bsky.social · 1d

Film is Fabulous are doing such vital work. They need support from people like us who care about preserving media, to help assess, transport, catalogue, store and acquire film collections.

Donate if you can afford it! 🙏 filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-film-is-... ⬇️

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 1d

David Moore’s Collection

Film is Fabulous! catalogued the film collection of the late David Moore, a film enthusiast from Norfolk who had a large collection of 16mm films, which reflected his passion for vintage television.

filmisfabulous.org.uk/david-moores...

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 1d

Terry Burnett’s Collection

Film is Fabulous! are cataloguing the private collection of the late Terry Burnett, who was famous for returning two missing episodes of Doctor Who to the BBC in 2010, and later returned a missing episode of Hugh and I.

filmisfabulous.org.uk/terry-burnet...

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 2d

Max Robertson’s Collection

The Film is Fabulous! team are cataloguing the private collection of Max Robertson, the late BBC radio and television commentator, who presented ‘Going For A Song’ with Arthur Neagus.

More Info: filmisfabulous.org.uk/max-robertso...

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 2d

Eric Mival’s Collection

Film is Fabulous! will catalogue the private film collection of Eric Mival, the former freelance editor, who worked for the BBC, MGM, ITC, and other production companies.

More Info: filmisfabulous.org.uk/eric-mivals-...

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 2d

Michael Wilson’s Collection

The Film is Fabulous! team have been cataloguing the private film collection of Michael Wilson, the late stills photographer and cameraman, who worked on numerous BBC productions.

More Info: filmisfabulous.org.uk/michael-wils...

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 2d

John Ryan’s Collection

Film is Fabulous! have catalogued the private collection of John Ryan, the late animator, cartoonist, and creator of Captain Pugwash, Mary, Mungo, & Midge, and other children’s programmes.

More Info: filmisfabulous.org.uk/john-ryans-f...

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 3d

A proportion of the ‘unrestricted’ money donated to the charity may be spent on the acquisition of film collections. This will be done at the discretion of the trustees.

More Info: filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-film-is-...

The Film is Fabulous! Trust | Film is Fabulous

https://vimeo.com/1123579279

filmisfabulous.org.uk

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 3d

With Gratitude

Film is Fabulous! would like to thank everyone who has donated so generously to the new charity. Further details will be available soon, for those who wish to make monthly donations with Gift Aid.

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 3d

The money received will allow the team to preserve more vulnerable film collections. A proportion of the ‘unrestricted’ donations may also be spent on the acquisition of collections.

More Info: filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-film-is-...

The Film is Fabulous! Trust | Film is Fabulous

https://vimeo.com/1123579279

filmisfabulous.org.uk

filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 3d

Sincere Thanks

The Film is Fabulous! team would like to thank everyone who has donated to our newly appointed charity. Details will be posted next week, for those who wish to make monthly donations with Gift Aid.

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 3d

If you’d like to donate an amount above £100, as a one-off payment, please email: [email protected]

filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 3d

MAKE A DONATION

Film is Fabulous! need your support. Please make a one-off donation via our website, as the funds raised will allow us to acquire vulnerable film collections:

filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-film-is-...

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 3d

If you’d like to support our work by donating an amount above £100, as a one-off payment, please email: [email protected]

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 3d

REGISTERED CHARITY

Film is Fabulous! is now a registered charity. We need your support, to continue preserving vulnerable film treasures held privately in the U.K.

filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-film-is-...

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 4d

If you’d like to donate an amount above £100, as a one-off payment, or make a regular donation of £10 each month, please email: [email protected]

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 4d

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Please help Film is Fabulous! preserve vulnerable film treasures, by making a donation of £5 via PayPal.

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 4d

Many thanks indeed Joe!

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 4d

collector for many years. The LoC believes that 70% of all silent films are missing. Nitrate film requires specialist, licensed handling. This is one of the many areas which require funding, with which we request assistance. filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-film-is-... (2/2)

The Film is Fabulous! Trust | Film is Fabulous

https://vimeo.com/1123579279

filmisfabulous.org.uk

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 4d

PRESERVING RARE FILMS

Television on film is often a curio in film collections. Film is Fabulous! are currently returning 350 silent films on nitrate to the Library of Congress in Washington DC, for identification and cataloguing. These films had been curated by a UK film (1/2)

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