The 2022 AGM was held at the National Film and Sound Archive on 10 December 2022, attended both in person and via Zoom.
Much of the year was spent collecting membership fees postponed from 2021/22 alongside the regular 2022/23 fees. COVID-related shutdowns had taken a toll — 14 film societies did not survive, and many that did had disorganised records or replaced office holders.
The Year’s Achievements
- Launched a location map on the new Find a Film Society in Your Area page — every member gets a pin with group information and a link to their website or AFSF listing.
- Added a three-question survey to gather feedback on what information the website provides (and what’s missing).
- Endorsed a fifth membership criterion: screenings must be held in an enclosed area where only members can see them.
- Decided AGMs will no longer feature a guest speaker.
The Federation farewelled long-serving committee member Theresa Huxtable and welcomed Mary Collier from the Canberra Irish Club Film Group, and marked the passing of Vice President Richard Keys. Last year the website received 16,405 views.