Film and Video Institute
The world of non-commercial film and A-V
List of honorees
Twice a year IAC awards honours to outstanding people
Licentiate, Associate, Fellowship, Master, UNICA Medal
Introduction of a new quality award
for video makers and audio-visual producers
In 2012 the IAC introduced a new level of
quality award for creative work in both video and A-V
disciplines.
The new
Associate level is halfway way between the
Licentiate
level and the
Master Movie Making Fellowship.
Because of the different competitions and awards for Video and
A-V it is essential to read the actual requirements below and
download the appropriate application form for full details.
The following is a summary of requirements for all three
quality Awards (LACI, AACI and FACI(M)) plus an explanation of
how fellowships (FACI) and UNICA medals are awarded.
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS for award
applications
The IAC acknowledges outstanding attainments in movie making by
granting three levels of honours. The successful claimant
demonstrates their consistent qualities by gathering points based
on success in the IAC International Film and Video Competition
(aka BIAFF Competition.)
These notes clarify the necessary points according to the new
Award names (Awards using the pre-2008 names can be still be
included to build up the accumulated tally of points.)
Successful candidates may use the appropriate letters after
their name and receive a Certificate of Attainment.
The awards of Licentiates, Associate, and Master Movie Making
Fellowship only remain valid while the holder is a full member of
the IAC. (Youth and Junior membership counts as full membership.)
Only the principal member of a family membership group is
classified as a full member. Associate members, affiliated
clubs or groups are not eligible.
The letters LACI, AACI, and FACI(M) may only be used in an
amateur context and not for commercial concerns.
The principal role of the IAC is that of a service organisation
for amateur movie and audio visual makers. It is not a qualifying
body. Therefore, the use of the above post-nominal letters on
business stationery or other media, whether the undertaking is
concerned with the delivery of film, video or audio visual
services or not, is not permitted.
A-V REQUIREMENTS for award
applications
The IAC acknowledges outstanding attainments in Audio Visual work
by granting three levels of honours. The successful claimant
demonstrates their consistent qualities by gathering points based
on success in various A-V Competitions, but with an emphasis on
success in the IAC Geoffrey Round / Peter Coles Competition.
Successful candidates may use the appropriate letters after
their name and receive a Certificate of Attainment.
The awards of Licentiates, Associate, and Master Movie Making
Fellowship only remain valid while the holder is a full member of
the IAC. (Youth and Junior membership counts as full membership.)
Only the principal member of a family membership group is
classified as a full member. Associate members, affiliated
clubs or groups are not eligible.
The letters LACI, AACI, and FACI(M) may only be used in an
amateur context and not for commercial concerns.
The principal role of the IAC is
that of a service organisation for amateur movie and audio visual
makers. It is not a qualifying body. Therefore, the use of the
above post-nominal letters on business stationery or other media,
whether the undertaking is concerned with the delivery of film,
video or audio visual services or not, is not permitted.
LICENTIATE – LACI
This honour is granted by the IAC Council for achievement in the
IAC International Film and Video Competition.
The award is available for anyone who has achieved 2 x Four Star
Awards (pre 2008 known as “Silver”) or higher Awards.
Non-members of the IAC can also apply for this award subject to
their becoming a full member within eight weeks of the close of
the annual Festival.
Applications need to be ratified by Council and to cover
administrative costs, there is a £4 application fee. Successful
applicants will receive a certificate by post. They may use the
letters LACI after their name.
If you believe
you would qualify you can download here the application form and
rules in pdf format for further details.
LICENTIATE - LACI
This distinction is granted by the IAC Council for achievement in
A-V work.
To qualify the applicant must have accumulated at least two points
as follows:-
- Two A-V sequences which have each won one International
award, or an award at the National AV Championships, will be
worth one point providing that one of these awards was via the
Geoffrey Round / Peter Coles A-V Competition.
This method of accumulating points will need to be repeated
twice.
(4 sequences and 8 awards are required in total, with a
minimum of 2 of these awards being gained via the Geoffrey
Round/ Peter Coles A-V Competition.
- Non members of the IAC can also apply for this distinction
subject to to their becoming a full member within eight weeks
of the close of the Peter Coles A-V competition.
- Applications need to be ratified by Council and to cover
administrative costs, there is a £4 application fee.
- Each A-V sequence must have been made in the name of the
applicant in the role of the producer. Club entries will not
count.
- Each sequence may be used by one applicant only.
If you believe
you would qualify you can download here the application form
and rules in pdf format for further details.
ASSOCIATE – AACI
This honour is granted by the IAC Council for achievement in the
IAC International Film and Video Competition. It is confined to
applicants who are full individual or principal family members of
the IAC with at least three years membership. Associate
members, affiliated clubs or groups are not eligible.
The award is available for anyone who has accumulated 4 points (1
point each for Four Star (pre 2008 known as “Silver”).
The portfolio must include at least 1 Five Star Award (pre 2008
known as “Gold”). (worth 2 points)
Applications need to be ratified by Council and to cover
administrative costs, there is a £4 application fee. Successful
applicants will receive a certificate by post. They may use the
letters AACI after their name.
If you believe
you would qualify you can download the application form and
rules for further details.
ASSOCIATE - AACI
This distinction is granted by the IAC Council for achievement in
A-V work. The award is confined to applicants who have at least
three year's full membership of the IAC.
To qualify, the applicant must have accumulated at least 4 points
as follows:-
- Two A-V sequences which have each won two International
awards will be worth one point providing that one of the four
international awards was via the Geoffrey Round/ Peter Coles
A-V Competition.
This method of accumulating points will need to be repeated
four times.
(8 sequences and 16 awards are required in total, with a
minimum of 4 of these awards being gained via the Geoffrey
Round/ Peter Coles A-V competition.)
- The applicant must have been a full member of the IAC for at
least three years.
- Applications need to be ratified by Council and to cover
administrative costs, there is a £4 application fee.
- Each A-V sequence must have been made in the name of the
applicant in the role of the producer. Club entries will not
count. Each sequence may be used by one applicant only.
Download as a
pdf the full rules and application form.
MASTER MOVIE MAKER (Fellowship)
- FACI (M)
This distinction is granted by the IAC Council for outstanding
attainment in movie making. It is confined to applicants who are
full individual or principal family members of the IAC with at
least five years membership. Associate members, affiliated
clubs or groups are not eligible.
To qualify, applicants must have accumulated at least five points,
awarded as follows:
- One point - a Five Star Award (pre 2008 known as “Gold”) in
the IAC International Film & Video Competition.
- Two points - an IAC Diamond Award (pre 2008 known as
“International”) in the IAC International Film & Video
Competition.
- Two points - a Gold Award in the UNICA Competition.
In addition, the portfolio of work earning the five points must
include at least one IAC Diamond Award/International Standard
Award winning film/video or one UNICA Gold Award.
Each movie or AV must have been made in the name of the
applicant or with the applicant in the role of director.
Competition entries by a Club, group or Society will not count.
Each movie may only be used once in any claim and by one
applicant only. In the event of any dispute the Fellowships
Officer's decision will be final.
Applications need to be ratified by Council and to cover
administrative costs, there is a £25 application fee. Successful
applicants receive a Fellowship certificate and badge at the
next national IAC event. They may use the letters FACI(M) after
their name.
If you believe
you would qualify you can download here the application form
and rules in pdf format for further details.
MASTER OF AUDIO-VISUAL ARTS
(Fellowship) - FACI(M)
This distinction is granted by the IAC Council for outstanding
attainment in A-V work. It is confined to applicants who have had
five year's full membership of the IAC.
To qualify, applicants must have accumulated at least 5 points as
follows:-
- Two A-V sequences which have each won two International
awards will be worth one point providing that one of the four
international awards was via the Geoffrey Round/ Peter Coles
A-V Competition.
This method of accumulating points will need to be repeated
five times.
(10 sequences and 20 awards are required in total, with a
minimum of 5 of these awards being gained via the Geoffrey
Round/ Peter Coles A-V Competition.
- In addition, at least one of these 10 sequences must have
been the overall winner of the Geoffrey Round/ Peter Coles A-V
Competition.
- Applicant must have been a full member of the IAC for at
least five years.
- Applications need to be ratified by Council and to cover
administrative costs, there is a £25 application fee.
- Each A-V sequence must have been made in the name of the
applicant in the role of the producer. Club entries will
not count.
Each sequence may be used by one applicant only.
If you believe you
would qualify you can download here the application form and
rules in pdf format for further details.
FELLOWSHIPS and HONORARY FELLOWSHIPS - FACI
Honorary Fellows are non-members of the IAC who have made
significant contributions to the work of the IAC, or the hobby
generally.
Applicants or nominees for this award must have at least five
years full membership of the IAC (though rare exceptions are
made for those outside IAC who have made a distinguished
contribution to amateur movie making.) It is awarded in
recognition of eminence or special expertise in some branch of
cinematography, audio visual art or for special service to the
IAC.
Nomination or application letters, accompanied by detailed
supporting information, must be received at the IAC office
before 1st March for consideration at the summer Council
meeting, or before 1st September for consideration at the autumn
meeting. Nominations should be made in writing to the
Fellowships Officer, c/o I.A.C. – The Film and Video Institute,
McCracken Park, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 2DT. They are considered
in confidence.
Nominations and applications are initially examined by the
Fellowships Sub Committee but the final award is approved by the
full IAC Council.
Fellows and Honorary Fellows are entitled to use the letters FACI
after their name. They are presented with a certificate and
Fellowship badge at the next national IAC event.
For more on how to nominate someone for a Fellowship or
Honorary Fellowship - click
here.
UNICA MEDAL
This distinction is in the gift of the IAC Council acting for
UNICA - Union Internationale du Cinéma. (UNICA is an independent
international organisation. It is a member of the authoritative
UNESCO Council.) Each year a UNICA member federation may award a
UNICA medal to somebody who has been actively engaged in the
promotion of independent film-making.
List of honorees
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