Christmas is on the way, no matter how much you try and deny it. As time marches towards the close of the year and the festive period rears its head once more, we know that a month of treats, snacking and general merriment awaits – no matter how sceptical we may try to feel about it all.

Undoubtably, one of the best parts of December and the festivities is the advent calendar – a little good surprise really lightens the mood on the dark mornings. But it isn’t 1999 any more, so these little treats of the morn no longer need to be of the sweet and chocolatey variety. Advent calendars now offer genuinely decent items – they’re no longer just for Christmas, they are a gift (to yourself or another, we aren’t judging) that keeps on giving all year round.

Here’s a list of the best film-based advent calendars for the jolly film fan who is looking for something a little different this year.

There are a number of exciting limited-edition coin calendars available this year, offering 24 genuinely limited and collectable coins, which typically retail at £15 plus per individual unit – not bad for just an advent calendar, right?