Motion Film Services
8mm and 16mm motion picture add on
for photographers, videographers and brands.
You've got the eye, you've got the skill,
but shooting film's a different thrill.
I bring the gear, I know the game
so you can offer more without the strain.
WHY SHOOT FILM?
There's a reason film has never gone out of style.
Film has a soul that digital can't replicate.
It's not magic. It's a physical and chemical process in which light burns the stock and creates an image.
Film has grain, warmth and a slight imperfection that feels alive rather than manufactured. The result is footage that feels timeless, not trend driven.
Film is not expensive. It's finite. It demands intention with every shot, and real knowledge, since you're not checking a monitor for the final result.
WHY NOW?
8mm or 16mm ?
8mm
16mm
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Smaller format = less detail.
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Soft, grainy, nostalgic look, like a cherished home movie.
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Consumer aimed format.
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Lightweight and easier to reload
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Adds an emotional, intimate feel to any shoot.
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A more affordable way to add film to your package.
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Quick to capture candid, in the moment scenes.
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Perfect for weddings, lifestyle content, and brand stories with a retro, relaxed feel.
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A beautiful complement to your photography.
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Bigger format = more detail.
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Sharper and richer image with a true cinematic feel.
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Professional cinema format. Lots of movies were shot on 16mm, and still are. (i.e. Black Swan, Moonrise Kingdom)
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Heavier package. Takes 10' to reload.
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Elevates a shoot with a polished, high production value maintaining film qualities.
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A premium option for standout, higher end projects.
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Ideal for short films, campaigns, and commercial content.
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Gives clients a high quality keepsake alongside their stills.
The bar for content has never been lower, and the noise has never been louder.
Everyone's a content creator. Phones have made video easy, fast, disposable. And it all starts to look the same. In a market flooded with identical footage, offering something genuinely different isn't just nice to have, it's what sets your work apart.
HOW IT WORKS
SHOOT
I capture it all on film,
working alongside your team
or by myself.
PROCESS & SCAN
Your film is professionally processed and scanned to preserve every detail.
As seen in...
A selection of recent 16mm and Super 8 film projects, including music videos and brand campaigns shot across Australia. Some entirely on film, others mixed with digital.
