I started recording a monthly Internet Radio show called the Film Photography Podcast last October in order to share my enthusiasm about shooting film. At that time I was already recording a monthly show covering underground B-Movies (called the Alternative Cinema Podcast). I was chewing up so much time on the AC podcast talking about film photography that I decided to branch out and record a show ... [Read More]
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Glorious Days with Impossible PX Film
I can’t remember a new film stock being invented in my lifetime as unique and extraordinary as the new line of PX films (for Polaroid SX-70 and 600 cameras). The film was introduced earlier this year by an Indie company called “The Impossible Project.” What's The Impossible Project? “A group of engineers and enthusiasts who leased an old Polaroid film factory in the Netherlands announced Monday ... [Read More]
IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT Grand Opening Party! New York, USA
IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT OPENS STORE IN NYC ON APRIL 30 The spectacular venture that recently started production of a new instant film for old Polaroid cameras - The Impossible Project - is opening a unique retail and exhibition space in New York City on April 30. This will be the first Impossible Project Store in the USA, exclusively dedicated to special products and unique ... [Read More]
Joe Sarno 1921–2010
I received a call late last night that friend and filmmaker, Joe Sarno had passed away. All of us at the studio were very close to Joe the last twelve years, archiving and re-releasing his films around the globe, allowing fans of old and new to enjoy the wonderful films that Joe wrote and directed. Our deepest sympathy goes to Joe’s wife, Peggy and family. We are all devastated by the news. ... [Read More]
Impossible? No way! Impossible Project releases PX-600 Instant Film for Polaroid 600 Cameras
After the announcement by The Impossible Project on March 22nd about the release of their new film (PX-100) for Polaroid SX-70 Cameras, I’ve been a bit “Polaroid Crazy” – traveling through my days with my 1977 Polaroid One Step around my neck. It’s been a fun month shooting Polaroids…asking folks I shoot, “Sign my Polaroid of you?” The previously released ... [Read More]
Writing a new Chapter in the History of Photography – IMPOSSIBLE INSTANT FILM (for Polaroid cameras)
New York City, March 22, 2010. After 17 months of research and development, The Impossible Project announced that it succeeded in its task of re-producing a new analog Instant Film for traditional Polaroid cameras. Containing more than 30 newly developed components, Impossible today introduced a new, monochrome Instant Film - the PX 100 and PX 600 Silver Shade - and is ... [Read More]