Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.229
Object Name
Poster
Title
Derby Independent Film Awards
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop
Date
1976
Description
Screenprinted poster, âDerby independent film awards at the Derby playhouse film theatre 6th-9th August 1976.â At the top of the page in black is âto celebrate Britainâs independent cinema. All filmmakers are invited to submit films for selection.â A simple line drawing of two stick figures shows one running away from another. At the bottom in black on a red background is âclosing date for entries 1st May - for further details and application forms contact Derby independent film awards.â
This poster was made by Paddington Printshop, a community graphic design and print workshop in West London, co-founded by John Phillips and Pippa Smith. Between 1975-1991, the centre printed over 400 designs for left-wing community organisations. These publicised local political campaigns such as housing rights and food co-ops, to social gatherings including play days, gardening clubs, gigs and festivals. Their do-it-yourself style was part of the proto-punk ethos.
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