WORKSHOP SERIES: Shooting on 16mm — hosted by DoP Marti Guiver

Discover the magic of 16mm film! This 3-day hands-on workshop is the perfect introduction to shooting on 16mm film. Learn the fundamentals of film and camera work, get practical experience, and top it all off with an exclusive tour of the KODAK Film Lab London at Pinewood Studios.

Hosted by: Cinematographer Marti Guiver, based in London, specialising in a diverse range of projects spanning commercials, fashion, narrative, and music promos. His work reflects a deep passion for bold and modern visual storytelling.

Workshop Schedule & Locations:

• DAY 1 (22/09): Theory + camera practice @ Focus Canning
  Start your 16mm journey with a mix of theory and hands-on camera practice. You’ll learn: how to choose the right 16mm film stock, loading and unloading cameras, as well as basic shooting techniques and exposure. Focus Canning, a London-based collective of camera purists, will provide camera packages for the workshop. Their philosophy blends old-school craftsmanship with progressive vision, supporting and enriching the creative power of cinematographers while making life easier for the Camera Department.

• DAY 2 (23/09): Hands-on exercise with cameras @ Focus Canning
  Put theory into practice with practical camera exercises: shooting on 16mm film and lighting techniques for film. (Note: this day is an exercise to practice camera techniques; it is not intended to shoot a short film.)

• DAY 3 (29/09): KODAK Film Lab London tour (Pinewood Studios)
  Conclude the workshop with a behind-the-scenes tour of the KODAK Film Lab London, a professional motion picture film processing facility. You’ll see how 16mm (as well as 35mm and 65mm) colour and black-and-white negatives are processed and scanned, gaining insight into the workflow that brings celluloid to the screen.

All materials, including film and cameras, will be provided. The workshop supports participants of all skill levels.

The workshop is designed especially for people who work, or wish to work, in the camera department, but all roles and skill levels are welcome.

Limited Places Available: To ensure every participant gets the best possible hands-on experience, places are very limited. We encourage you to secure your spot early to avoid disappointment!

More details about times and other information will be emailed to each participant upon ticket purchase.

FAQs:

• I’m a student. Is this workshop suitable for me? Absolutely—participants of all skill levels are welcome. 
• I’ve made one 16mm film but never self-shot. Can I learn the skills to self-shoot? Yes! The workshop caters to all roles.
• Do I need to provide scripts or pre-prepared materials? No—Day 2 is purely an exercise to practice camera techniques; no scripts required.
• Are concession tickets available? Yes, for students and low-income participants.
• Do I need a ticket for the Kodak Lab tour? No, the tour is included in the workshop.
• Why is this workshop priced higher than our usual events? This 3-day intensive intro to 16mm gives you hands-on, industry-standard experience with professional guidance. The ticket covers film stock, camera hire, processing and scanning at KODAK Film Lab, instruction from an experienced cinematographer, and all materials. What you get: full access to all 3 days, cameras and film included, a digital file of your Day 2 exercise, and an exclusive KODAK Film Lab tour.

Refund Policy

• Full refund if cancellation is made more than 14 days before the workshop.
• 50% refund if cancellation is made 7–13 days before the workshop.
• No refund for cancellations within 7 days of the workshop or for no-shows.
• Ticket transfers are welcome at any time—just email us at info@filmfilesclub.com with the new participant’s details so we can update the booking.
• If the workshop is cancelled by the organisers, a full refund will be issued.