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 Did you know that Pro8mm has a cold room to store all that delicious factory fresh / sealed film that we purchase from Kodak? The film we purchase goes  directly from Kodaks refrigerated storage in Rochester, New York directly to our cold room in Burbank.  When shipments arrive, we house it in a room we built that maintains a constant 68 degrees to maintain quality and freshness.  Not shooting your film right away? Read our tips on cold storing your film at home! 

June News from Pro8mm. Some fantastic summer projects shot on our new Rhonda Deluxe Camera Rentals, Pro16mm Film Kit with David Dibble and the amazing release of Matt Paynes "Weird Way Home." Plus, info about the prestigious ASC (American Society of Cinematographers) and some Anamorphic tests in Super 8. More projects from Louis Vuitton, Glory Strums music video, Chevy Tyler,and Tory Floyd music video!

In our day and age where we’re served new surf & skate edits on a silver plater everyday, how many come from truly original ideas? How many are worth remembering, and speak about months after their release? It’s easy for us to say that Matt Payne’s work enters this category, and his latest independent short film is no different, shot on 16mm Film. (Quoted from Wasted Talent Magazine)

May News from Pro8mm featuring our new Camera Diagnostics and Rental Programs, Pro16mm products and New Pro8/22 Super 8 Stock. Filmmaker Spotlights from Kid90 Documentary from Soleil Moon Frye, Benjo Arwas | Lunya Sleepwear, Robert C Torres | AKILA Eyewear, 7nine6, Regan Scaife | CA Photographer, Absent_Words, and Kendall Terra.

It was the summer of 2016 that Pro8mm first started corresponding with Soleil Moon Frye, the actress who grew up on television as the adorable Punky Brewster. “I have these tapes of many famous childhood actors and actresses.  Hundreds of hours of material.  The material is very private and confidential.  Can I rent out your scanning suite and be ensured complete privacy?” It wasn't until recently, we found out they were being used in a documentary, Kid 90, now streaming on Hulu. 

We could not be more thrilled to receive recognition for our contribution in keeping film viable as a creative tool for modern production by being included in the May issue of American Cinematographer Magazine.  In Part 1 of a series in the magazine, FILM FORWARD,  an article written by David E. Williams, (web director and Associate Publisher), he discusses the use of Super 8 and 16mm film formats in professional projects, and highlights several of the productions Pro8mm recently worked on with some ASC Cinematographers. 

Gorgeous Super 8 & 16mm Projects this month featuring Ella Anderson music video shot by Nate J. Potvin, Julia Roberts x Chopard Diamonds | Chopard Diamonds | White Sun produced Music Videos | Saint Kochi Music Video from Jamie Dolan | HIDDEN by Talia Jackson | Mike Williams, | Zoe Report AG Jeans | Benjo Arwas, Model Devin Zwek for Soliel | Ethan Jones. Plus features in American Cinematographer Magazine, This Is Us, and new. 16mm Film Kit demo From Noah @ Analog Resurgence.

Sprocket Portals 4 & 5 have launched! You can now Scan Film to Digital, and Process & Scan Outdated and Obscure Film Formats with out self-checkout virtual assistant, Sprocket. These portals replace the Digital Mastering Form, allowing scan sections and invoicing to be automatic.