Film Photographer Spotlight: Sam Waite’s “The Hidden Gem”Blog by Paige Kay Davis 16mm BW Film, 7 mins 03 seconds, MOS (scored) The Film Photography Project (FPP) is thrilled to sit down with Sam Waite, a self-described “newbie” to motion picture film photography who’s short 16mm film “The Hidden Gem” won Best Film and Best Supporting Actor awards at the 13 Stories Film competition in Boise ... [Read More]
Catching Up with the FPP Camera Donation Program
When the Film Photography Project launched its School Camera Donation Program, we had no idea how long the renewed interest in film photography or the willingness of schools and Universities to include film photography in their curriculum would last. As we enter our second decade of supplying refurbished and tested film cameras and gear to academic institutions and not-for-profit organizations, ... [Read More]
Chasing the Light: Baltimore Photographer Schaun Champion
Baltimore is a vibrant, eclectic city. It’s a place that embraces outsider art as passionately as high art and produces an astonishing number of talented artists working in a variety of mediums. It’s a city that often feels like a small town, one where the role of artist and community leader often intersect. Living this dual role is Baltimore photographer Schaun Champion. As Photography ... [Read More]
Catching Up with the Bard College Student-Run Darkroom
In July of 2019, a few Bard College students— as well as avid film photographers— Bridie Carey, Andy Garcia, Bella Garcia, Kira Hansen, Pierce Sapper, and Rainer Turim shared their vision to revive Bard’s Student-Run Darkroom (SRD) with the Film Photography Project (FPP). They were later joined by Julia Larberg and Matthew Zweigbaum. The student-led and operated darkroom was originally ... [Read More]
Trouble on Madison Avenue: An 8mm Silent Film by Sean McSweyn
The FPP recently sat down with Sean McSweyn, a filmmaker studying Film at the University of the Arts in London, to discuss the making of his new 8mm silent film “Trouble on Madison Avenue”, shot on a 1930s Cine-Kodak 8. We hope you enjoy reading about Sean’s process and watching his short film as much as we did. FPP: Hi Sean, thank you for taking the time to discuss your 8mm silent film ... [Read More]
Kodak Moments Announces New 120 Format GOLD 200 Film
Kodak Moments reached out to the Film Photography Project about their exciting new 120 Color Film, Kodak Gold 200! Available soon at our FilmPhotographyStore.com! Here's the scoop, straight from the Kodak Press Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. March 21, 2022 – Kodak Moments, a division of Kodak Alaris, continues the expansion of its color film portfolio with the launch of Kodak Gold 200 film in a new ... [Read More]