Watch: Filmmaker Sean Baker Shows How 35mm Film Prints Are Made Introduction Filmmaker Sean Baker knows the importance of using film if possible. Lett
Watch: Filmmaker Sean Baker Shows How 35mm Film Prints Are Made
Introduction
Filmmaker Sean Baker knows the importance of using film if possible. Letterboxd has debuted a promo video featuring Baker, the acclaimed director of Anora, visiting a film processing facility in Los Angeles to check the quality of newly struck prints.
The Film Processing Facility Visit
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As Baker visits FotoKem, a famous film processing house based in Burbank, he discusses the technical details of how to make and print film stock for projection. Anora was also shot on 35mm using Arricam LT cameras, processed into a digital negative by Kodak Film Lab.
About Anora
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sean Baker, Anora tells the story of Ani, a young Uzbek-American stripper from Brighton Beach, a Russophone enclave in New York City. The film follows her romance with Vanya, the son of a Russian oligarch, and the challenges they face when the man’s parents travel to New York to force an annulment.
Technical Details
- Shot on 35mm using Arricam LT cameras
- Processed into a digital negative by Kodak Film Lab
- Struck prints available at select theaters
Trailers and Release Information
- Watch the first US trailer for Sean Baker’s Anora right here, plus the international trailer / US trailer #2
- Neon debuts Baker’s Anora in select US theaters starting October 18th, 2024. Check your local listings to see it.
Conclusion
Film enthusiasts, rejoice! It’s not every day you get to see a behind-the-scenes look at the film printing process. This article provides a unique glimpse into the world of 35mm film prints and the technical details involved in making them. Be sure to stay tuned for updates on Anora’s release and trailer availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How was Anora shot?
- Shot on 35mm using Arricam LT cameras
- What was the processing method used?
- Processed into a digital negative by Kodak Film Lab
- Will I be able to see Anora in theaters?
- Yes, Neon debuts Baker’s Anora in select US theaters starting October 18th, 2024. Check your local listings to see it.
Source: Letterboxd
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