What is the London Film Fair?
The London Film Fair is a one-day hotel-based event with celebrity guests from your favourite classic cinema and cult television programmes. You have the opportunity to purchase autographs, have a professional photo shoot, and shop with our many retail exhibitors. The London Film Fair will appeal to avid film buffs, collectors, archivists, researchers and students alike.
Who runs the London Film Fair?
The London Film Fair is run by Autographica Events Ltd who have more than 30 years of experience in the celebrity events industry. Find out more about us here.
How big is the event?
Each edition aims to have around 20 celebrity guests taking art in activities and circa 60 retail stands to visit
When is the event?
We have 5 events a year. Details can be found here
Where is the venue?
The Royal National Hotel
38-51 Bedford Way
London
WC1H 0DG
Phone: 020 7637 2488
Russell Square – 1 minute walk
British Museum – 5 minute walk
Oxford Street – 13 minute walk
Covent Garden – 15 minute walk
Theatreland – 15 minute walk
What is accessibility like?
Please see the hotel website here for the building accessibility
The London Film Fair team is committed to making sure that all of our attendees have a good experience but the event can get busy and crowded with some periods of standing for autographs and photo shoots. The environment can also sometimes be noisy so please consider your individual needs when deciding whether to attend the event. Should you have additional needs please let the team know and they will do all they can to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate your visit.
Individuals who may have mobility, physical, vision, hearing, cognitive, psychological, invisible or other types of disabilities are all taken into consideration for extra help. We hope you can understand that we have to ensure that the right people are able to receive help at the event so we may require evidence in the format of one of the below documents to be shown upon entrance with your valid entry ticket.
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA) award letter
- Attendance Allowance (AA) award letter
- Blind Persons Registration
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
- A current and valid Blue Badge (photocopy of both sides)
- A medical letter from your doctor or consultant explaining your reasons for needing extra assistance
Please note that the event organisers have the right to refuse access or additional help at their discretion.
How can I pay?
The items sold by the London Film Fair can be paid for in advance through our online shop or on the day using cash or all major payment cards. If you wish to pay for autographs using a card, then you will need to visit our sales desk to purchase credit card vouchers which can be exchanged at the autograph desks. We have a number of vendors in attendance but they may not all accept card payments so please bare this in mind.
Is there wi-fi?
Free wireless internet is available in all bedrooms and public areas including Blooms Pizza Café, the London Pub and the Meeting Place.
What are the parking facilities?
CC Parking is conveniently located beneath this hotel. Please obtain a ticket & pay attendant on departure. There is on-street parking in the area but you are responsible for and charges that may occur so please read the signage carefully.
Are there refreshments available?
Blooms Pizza Café, the London Pub and the Meeting Place are all eateries within the hotel or there are shops located nearby which also sell snacks and beverages.
Can I re- enter if I need to?
Yes, you will be given a hand stamp that should be kept on until the event has ended. This will grant you re-entry.
How do I get a ticket?
Tickets are available to purchase via our online shop and in person at the event (subject to availability). If you purchase in advance, you will be provided with an electronic ticket from our service provider which can be printed or shown on a device.
What is the refund policy?
We encourage you to think carefully before purchasing tickets as they are non-transferable or refundable.
Can my child come?
Children under four come in free and can take part in activities with their parents as long as they have a fully valid ticket.
Can I cosplay?
While we do not have any dedicated activities geared towards cosplay, we do not discourage it.
Can I take videos and photos with the guests?
We recognise that getting a photo with a guest can be important. Therefore, when you meet the guest to obtain your autograph, there will be no extra charge for taking a photo with them if the guest is allowing photos.
However, it does sometimes become necessary to stop photos so please be considerate to all requests regarding photography. Please also bear in mind that whilst guests are often willing to pose for photos with fans, there may be many reasons why they decline. If this happens, please do respect their wishes – there will be signs clearly on display to indicate when photography is not allowed and this includes taking photos of them in the autograph area.
We have also noticed an increase in visitors filming guests as they get their autographs, or ask questions to them at their autograph table – whilst this is currently allowed please show some courtesy and ask permission from the guest before you start filming them. The use of video cameras is permitted in the exhibitor halls, although we would advise asking someone’s permission before filming them. All we ask is that you use your discretion and do not film anyone that doesn’t want to be filmed (this goes for fans, staff and dealers as well as guests).
What’s a photo op?
A photo op is the opportunity to get a professional photograph taken with one of our celebrity guests. This is a separately ticketed activity and not included in the entry price. Tickets can be purchased at the sales desk or via the online shop. Each person in the photo is required to have their own photo op ticket so if you wish to have one taken with a friend or family member then you will each need a ticket and get a photo to take home.
What can I get signed?
You can generally get any item signed. If we are aware of any restrictions for a guest, we will communicate this. You are paying for the signature not the item. Prices are per signature and are listed on each guest page. In the event you do not have an item to get signed we will provide a 10×8 photograph. If there is a specific image that you want, we recommend that you bring it to avoid disappointment.
Can I just talk to a guest?
We have a number of people who want to meet our guests and as such it is not always possible to allow people to just come up for a chat, particularly when they have a large queue. If the guest has a quiet queue, however, you are welcome to have your chat.
How can I get a retail stand?
If you are interested in becoming a vendor please see the exhibitors section of the website here.
Who do I talk to if I have a problem?
If at any point during the day you have any issues, your first port of call would be to speak to our crew but if for some reason they can’t help, you can ask to speak to someone on our info desk. Please note that it is very hard for us to rectify any issues you have after the event so please do highlight these at the time so we can assist in making your visit enjoyable.
What is your lost and found policy?
If you find an item, then please hand it in to a member of the crew who will make sure it gets to the info desk. If you lose an item, please visit the info desk with the full details of what it is that you have lost. If they do not have the item, you can leave your details with them in case it gets handed in at a later stage.