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Guest Blogger, Haleh Shoa from Picturli, a photo organization, curation, and design boutique in Los Angeles, shares her expertise on how to share your digital memories. In honor of the international annual event, Save Your Photos Month, Haleh shares her story from scanning many clients home movies, and 5 things you can do with all those beautiful memories, in ways you and your loved ones can enjoy for years to come.

 It’s from the 50 years experience we have had working with Super 8 and 16mm filmmakers that we see time and time again how common problems with the cameras and even artifacts on the film can be avoided by following these simple steps to properly outfit your movie camera.  These are not camera accessories, but NECESSARIES!

Our July news is here! New video tutorial on black & white film stock options plus sync sound. What you need to know about turn-around times. Amazing projects from the NBA Lakers, Harry Styles, Jonathan Hornby and more.

 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.