CLUB AWARDS


Many of our own club awards are named after past members, and offer an annual competition of a particular category, as detailed below.  Our competitions of course are not compulsory, and some members simply enjoy watching and appreciating the work of fellow members.

THE ABBEY CUP
For the member showing the most progress in the year

THE BERNARD BAREHAM FICTION TROPHY
For the Best Story film or video

THE BURKE TROPHY
For the Best Ten minute film or video made by a Club member who has not previously won a Club competition

THE BOURNES CUP
An open competition for the best film or video of the season

THE CAVERSHAM CUP
For the Best One Minute film or video

THE CURRIE CUP
For the Best Four Minute film or video

THE GEAR TROPHY
For the Best Documentary film or video

THE GROSVENOR CUP
For the best film or video made to the set subject during the previous summer

THE KENNET CUP - new in 2021
For the best animation film created mostly by computer or Stop Motion

THE LAURIE JOYCE COMEDY AWARD
For the film judged to have made people laugh the most

THE POINTS AWARD CUP - discontinued
Awarded to the club member achieving the greatest number of points during the season

THE RFVM YOUTUBE AWARD - discontinued
Award for the video uploaded to the RFVM YouTube channel with the most viewings in the season

THE STAN OLMAN TROPHY
For the Best Innovative film or video

THE WARD TROPHY
For the Best Holiday film or video

 

How to ensure your films are shown to the best
advantage in our competitions :
Make it easy for the projectionist!

  • Only one film per DVD or Blu-Ray please
  • A simple menu with play button and 5 seconds of black before film starts
  • Ensure film title and aspect ratio is shown on the face of the disc
  • No Flash discs or tapes please