16mm Filmmaking & Processing Film (with Beer) Workshops [In-Person Only]
16mm Filmmaking Using Bolex Cameras [This workshop is now at capacity. Waitlist ONLY!]
Sliding scale tuition: $275–325
Aug. 5 from 12–4pm
Eco-Processing Film with Beer [This workshop is now at capacity. Waitlist ONLY!]
Sliding scale tuition: $125–175
These two workshops are priced separately. Both offer sliding scale tuition. ($275–325 for 16mm Filmmaking; $125–175 for Eco-Processing Film with Beer. We humbly request that participants contribute the amount that they are able to ensure that the programs remain accessible.)
Registration and payment are processed for both workshops via the same link.
Two scholarships will be available for each session. To apply for the scholarship, please email Netsanet Tjirongo at netsanet@nwfilmforum.org
Optional free 2-day Bolex camera rental upon completion of the workshop. Beyond 2 days, regular rental rates will apply. (We have a limited supply of Bolexes and lenses so rental timing cannot be guaranteed.)
On Film
Ticketing, concessions, cinemas, restrooms, and our public edit lab are located on Northwest Film Forum’s ground floor, which is wheelchair accessible. All doors in Northwest Film Forum are non-motorized, and may require staff assistance to open. Our upstairs workshop room is not wheelchair accessible. (This workshop takes place in Cinema 1, our main cinema.)
The majority of seats in our main cinema are 21″ wide from armrest to armrest; some seats are 19″ wide. We are working on creating the option of removable armrests!
We have a limited number of assistive listening devices available for programs hosted in our larger theater, Cinema 1. These devices are maintained by the Technical Director, and can be requested at the ticketing and concessions counter. Also available at the front desk is a Sensory Kit you can borrow, which includes a Communication Card, noise-reducing headphones, and fidget toys.
The Forum does NOT have assistive devices for the visually impaired, and is not (yet) a scent-free venue. Our commitment to increasing access for our audiences is ongoing, and we welcome all public input on the subject!
If you have additional specific questions about accessibility at our venue, please contact our Patron Services Manager at maria@nwfilmforum.org. Our phone number (206-329-2629) is voicemail-only, but we check it often.
Made possible due to a grant from Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, in partnership with Sensory Access, our Sensory Access document presents a visual and descriptive walk-through of the NWFF space. View it in advance of attending an in-person event at bit.ly/nwffsocialnarrativepdf, in order to prepare yourself for the experience.
NWFF patrons will be required to wear masks that cover both nose and mouth while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. We are not currently checking vaccination cards. Recent variants of COVID-19 readily infect and spread between individuals regardless of vaccination status.
Read more about NWFF’s policies regarding cleaning, masks, and capacity limitations here.
July 29 & 30: 16mm Filmmaking [At Capacity; Waitlist ONLY]
Immerse yourself in the art of filmmaking with our hands-on 16MM FILMMAKING workshops, where you can explore the boundless possibilities of black and white 16mm analog. Over the course of two three-hour classes, participants will learn the essential skills and techniques required to operate a 16mm Bolex camera, load and unload 100ft daylight spool film, expose black and white 16mm film using a Sekonic light meter, and master the in-camera techniques specific to the Bolex.
Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or a beginner, our workshops are designed to inspire and challenge you. With expert guidance from experienced instructors, you’ll have the opportunity to hone your skills, experiment with new techniques, and unleash your creativity in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Note: We recommend participants also take the opportunity to attend our separate, supplementary workshop, PROCESS FILM WITH BEER on Aug. 5, where they can process the film shot in this course. Read more below!
This workshop is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to create visually stunning black and white films with a 16mm Bolex camera. Upon completion, participants will have achieved the following objectives:
- Develop a thorough understanding of the 16mm Bolex camera and its basic operation
- Learn proper techniques for loading and unloading film
- Master the principles of film exposure and composition
- Gain hands-on experience with 16mm filmmaking
- Film 100-200 feet of B&W High con film that will be developed and scanned for you
Aug. 5: Eco-Processing Film with Beer [At Capacity; Waitlist ONLY]
The PROCESS FILM WITH BEER workshop is an exciting opportunity for film enthusiasts, amateurs, and experts to learn about a unique, sustainable and eco-friendly way of processing black and white still and moving image film with your favorite local brew. The course will focus on using beer as a developing agent to create high-quality black and white images for medium format, 35mm film, 16mm and super 8 motion picture film. This course is in partnership with the Northwest Film Forum and Interbay Cinema Society.
The main objective of the course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to process black and white film using beer. By the end of the course, participants will have a clear understanding of:
- The process of eco-processing black and white film using beer
- The loading [of] different formats of film for developing
- The basics of organic chemistry related to b&w film development
- The loading different formats of film for developing
- The chemicals and equipment required for eco-processing film
- The importance of sustainability and eco-friendliness in film processing
- The creative possibilities of using beer, and other non-toxic materials, as a developing agent
- The different techniques for processing medium format, 35mm film, 16mm and super 8 motion picture film
Hogan Seidel
hoganseidel.com
Hogan Seidel (they/them) is a moving artist living and working in Seattle, WA. They have taught experimental film, photography, interactive media, and art history as affiliated faculty at Emerson College and the University of Massachusetts Lowell. As of 2021, they are a co-editor for Analog Cookbook, a UNC press biannual journal about analog film and art.