For @ashkan Khatibi an iranian artist in exile, an artist who has the courage to fight for freedom
In some countries, including Iran, artists face restrictions and limitations on their freedom of expression. Governments or cultural authorities may impose censorship, regulations, or even persecution on artists who create work that challenges political or religious ideologies, or addresses sensitive social issues. These restrictions can stifle creativity and hinder the artist’s ability to freely express themselves. It is important to advocate for and support the freedom of artists to express themselves without fear of reprisal or censorship.
Viva la libertà
Video made in 16mm by @tizianodoria @samiraguadagnuolo @labbash.milano during the event #shotonfilm by @movieandsoundfirenzesrl
#16mm #16mmfilmmaking #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdead @kodak_shootfilm
Blow up S8mm /16mm usando la stampatrice ottica multiformato.
#shotOnfilm un evento dedicato alla nostra passione; LA CINEMATOGRAFIA ANALOGICA 7&8 ottobre a Firenze Registrazione obbligatoria. @kodak_shootfilm #16mmfilmmaking #35mm #filmisnotdead #filmisalive #filmrestoration #shotonfilm #firenze #firenzetoday
Editing a 16mm film with a Moviola!
#filmisalive #filmisnotdead #16mm #shotonfilm
Florence 1925 - 35mm nitrate film (Private archive)
Preserving films is crucial for the preservation of our cultural heritage. Films are not only a form of entertainment but also a reflection of our society, history, and culture. They capture moments in time that can never be replicated, and they provide a window into the past for future generations.
Unfortunately, the nitrate films are also incredibly fragile and susceptible to damage and decay. Without proper preservation, they can be lost forever. This is why it is so important to take steps to preserve films for future generations.
Preservation involves a range of activities, from storing films in climate-controlled environments to digitizing them for long-term storage. It requires a significant investment of time, resources, and expertise, but the rewards are immeasurable.
By preserving films, we are not only ensuring that they are available for future generations to enjoy, but we are also protecting our cultural heritage. We are preserving a part of our history and our identity, and we are ensuring that it will be remembered and celebrated for years to come.
So let us all do our part in preserving films, whether it's by supporting preservation efforts or by taking steps to preserve our own personal collections. Together, we can ensure that the magic of film will continue to inspire and captivate audiences for generations to come.
Testing a Kinoton 35mm loop before sending for an installation of
Artist Tacita Dean ( KSO-AV London and Marian Goodman Gallery)
. #35mm #35mmprojector #kinoton
Our stand In Artparma fair !
16mm Cinelabor Dominator A projector
Preparing a carbon arc lamp house for an installation. ~1950 ( it was turned on only for this video)
A 16mm countdown leader from 1950
ISMA, a film directed by Stefano Usberghi & Giovanni Corsi
S16mm negative processing and scan by our lab Movie and Sound Firenze
Isma is a visual journey through the life and music of Ismalia Mbaye, an accomplished percussion master, considered one of the leading African percussionists on the European scene.
