WHAT MAKES FILM DIFFERENT?
ENERGY ON SET
On an analog set there exists an energy and dedication to the craft of filmmaking that is simply not felt on a digital set
Many filmmakers even report a greater sense of flow
STANDS OUT FROM THE CROWD
There is a reason most digitally-shot movies and TV try to emulate the look of film. Some projects even print out to film and then scan back
AUTHENTIC
Why emulate its look when you can simply shoot film?
Modern conveniences such as remote monitoring and digital post are still possible
It’s also not nearly as expensive as you’ve been told!
STREAMLINED POST
Film encourages a lower shooting ratio, meaning less footage to sift through
It also has a natural built-in aesthetic for faster post!
WHY SHOOT FILM?
NKOSI ROMA
“I love film for it’s heritage, aesthetic, and ability to connect with an audience. One of my favorite things about film is it’s inherent motion—even in a still scene. The changing grain from frame to frame reveals the magic of the motion picture.”
GARRIT SPEISS
“I don’t shoot film for the image I shoot film for the process and community. From Chemists, Archivists, Technicians, to the equipment itself. Digital could never.”
NICKI COYLE
“I’ve shot with practically every major camera line: Red, Alexa, Blackmagic, Sony, etc. and nothing has ever come close to the satisfying feeling of shooting on film. Even though you cannot see immediate results out of the camera, it feels immediate. It keeps my attention projected out into the scene rather than being glued to a monitor.
Shooting film feels both nostalgic and timeless but also strangely cutting edge!”
SPECIAL THANKS
These archival and production level services were in part financed and crowdfunded by many dedicated filmmakers, enthusiasts, and loved ones. Listed in alphabetical order
Carmela and Mike Coyle, Don Cunningham, dnedrow, Brad and La Jean Dobbs, Phillip Dunlap, Joseph Irvin, Christopher Lee, Evan Luzi, Patrick Lynch, Erik McFarland, Trevor McKenna, Moises Perez, Anthony Prichard, Craig Watson