Albany Competition 2019

Film: Zero Tolerance

Albany Competition 2018

Film: Cardinal Sin

“The Albany Trophy”
For Best Overall Film

“The Albany Editing Trophy”
For best edited film

Albany Competition 2017

Film: Curtain call

“The Albany Trophy”
For Best Overall Film

“The Albany Editing Trophy”
For best edited film

Albany Competition 2016

Film : Three Little Words

“The Albany Trophy”
For Best Overall Film

“The Albany Editing Trophy”
For best edited film

“The Syd Mitchell Trophy”
For best Sound Design

Albany Competition 2015

Film : The Reunion

“The Albany Editing Trophy”
For best edited film

About the Albany Competition

The Albany Competition began in 1966 after a suggestion by film making enthusiast and Albany Cine Club Chairman, Syd Mitchell . He suggested a competition to find the best film between Sussex clubs. This film had to be set to a theme, chosen by a representative of the clubs involved. After he died, the Albany Cine Club unfortunately folded but, thanks to the enthusiasm of the other Sussex clubs, the competition was revitalised and continues today as a tribute to Syd.

Initially open to all Sussex clubs, the competition has now been extended to closer clubs in East Hampshire, Surrey and Kent with a maximum number of fourteen club entrants. If there are insufficient entries, participating clubs can submit a second movie.