Annual Film Competition between Nations and Congress
Union of Cinema - UNiCA
Members are national organizations that represent the filmmakers of their country
The UNiCA was founded in 1937 in Paris and is a member of the ClCT at UNESCO
Last update 01.05.2025
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17 - 22 August Birmingham
United Kingdom
Book now (en/de/fr) ... and pay before 31 July 2025
UNiCA 2025
Self-Guided CityWalk - round the Culture Zone
Drink and snacks - after the Opening and Closing Ceremony
Special Events
Supporter group - Exclusive to the "Amis de l'UNiCA" (a great Opportunity)
Annual Membership: "Friends of UNiCA" group (ca. € 20) - GBP 17.-
17.8. Sunday afternoon - Personal Invitation will be sent to Members on 1 August
The Android & Apple IOS APP
made by Tini Schuurmans
READY AS OF 1 AUGUST 2025
https://unica1937.org/mobile/en/
Index APP
The public Jury Session will be held in English, with simultaneous Translation into German and French.
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Interpreter en -> fr
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There are many Ways to get to
Birmingham
How to get to the
- City Centre
Every UNiCA Participant is responsible for himself
New in 2025: You will need an ETA
Electronic Travel Authorisation
which costs £16 from 9 April
To come to Britain, you usually need
a Passport valid for the whole of your Visit.
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Self-Guided CityWalk - round the Culture Zone
CityWalk - just round the corner
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Sunday, individual Start - from the Crescent Theatre
Supporter Group: "Friends of UNiCA"
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Once a UNiCA, always a UNiCA,
we'll see you again soon in Birmingham
Annual Meeting "Amis de l'UNiCA" Group
Organised by Serge, Thomas and Rolf
Sunday 14:00
Day Trip: Black Country Living Museum
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Friday, departure 10:00 - from the Crescent Theatre
Individual: Get-Together and explorations
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If you're already on the Island, why not add a few more days?
Arrange to meet up with other Film Fans, at your own expense, and visit attractions near Birmingham, such as
You are invited,
in View of the countless Possibilities, to choose and book your Accommodation directly yourself.
We strongly suggest using a Hotel within easy walking Distance of The Crescent Theatre. The ones we recommend for Visitors to our own Festival are:
2 min walk
4 min walk
Hotel Novotel Birmingham City Centre Special Offer
If you Book directly before 1 July, please quote UNICA25
to receive the following Special Rates: Rooms for GBP 117
per night (Double occupancy) including Breakfast.
For single Occupancy the Cost will be GBP 105.
send an e-mail to the Hotel
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The first and so far last time UNiCA took place in Great Britain was in London and Glasgow in 1951 ...
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Michael WHYMAN FACI
OC Liaison officer
Simon SUMNER FACI
OC Head of technology
IAC Chairman
Dave WATTERSON FACI
OC Presenter
Former UNiCA President
Alan ATKINSON FACI
UNICA Delegate
Jan WATTERSON FACI
OC Member
FRA - Formulaire de demande d'informations
DEU - Formular für Informationsanfragen
UNiCA Committee
UNiCA 2025:
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