Join T.A.P.E. Los Angeles for a non-toxic hand processing 8mm or 16mm film workshop! Participants collaboratively shoot 1 roll of 8mm or 16mm black & white film, learn how to mix household chemicals into a photo developer, and process the b&w negative by hand.

A comprehensive crash course introduction to shooting film and processing your footage by hand using coffee and beer. Learn what goes into alternative photo processing and dive into the exciting world of sustainable and accessible darkroom practices. This is multiple workshops in one, all equipment and materials provided, and all levels of experience with either filmmaking or photochemical developing are welcome.

These workshops cover the ins and outs cameras, purchasing used cameras, using different film stocks, processing labs and hand processing options available to independent filmmakers.