Ordering Film

Your first project is required to be shot and projected on film. This means you're going to need to get your hands on some film. There are a handful of options for ordering film, and it doesn't necessarily have to be expensive, depending on what you need. Here are a few options:

Kodak - http://motion.kodak.com/motion/Products/index.htm

Kodak is still around and still the largest producer of motion picture film. Take a look at their camera films if you're planning on shooting negative and having a lab process it and make a print (ask if you're not sure what you need.) If you plan on processing your own film and making your own print, look into their print films and post production films, particularly a high-contrast positive film called 7363 (often referred to as "Hi-Con"). You may also choose to use a fine grain print stock called 7302. We'll work in class with these. If you want to shoot color, you're going to be stuck with shooting negative.

To order from Kodak, you'll need to call one of their sales offices. Their LA office has been the most helpful to me most recently. You can call them here: 1-800-621-FILM (3456) Tell them what number stock you want and how many feet. Send them an image of your student ID for an educational discount. You can save money by buying 400ft rolls and spooling down to 100ft spools to fit our Bell and Howell cameras. Go in on an order with fellow students to save money.

ORWO - http://www.orwona.com/

Orwo is a German company that has just recently started selling film stock in the US. They have a great variety of black and white negative stocks that are similar to discontinued Kodak stocks. They also have an easy online order system on their website. If you want a little flexibility with exposure and a really beautiful black and white print, shooting one of these stocks and sending it to a lab for printing will be a great option, though perhaps a little more pricey than processing yourself.

AGFA - http://www.agfa.com/sp/global/en/internet/main/solutions/cine/index.jsp

Agfa still makes a couple of stocks. I haven't tried ordering them, but you could give it a shot if you're really curious.