The University of Salford has unveiled the Salford Celluloid Centre of Excellence, extending its teaching to industry professionals through a dedicated centre with the aim of preserving the legacy of celluloid filmmaking and advancing its use in contemporary production. Located within the Newton Film Hub on the Peel Park campus, the Salford Celluloid Centre of … Read more
Researchers from the University of Salford have been given exclusive access to one of the world’s most sought-after film cameras as part of a research project that could see more films shot on 65mm film. Film Production lecturers Laura Hilliard and Steven Wyatt have been working with Danish camera manufacturer Logmar to put their highly-sought-after … Read more
The University of Salford has completed the construction of more film production sets in their Newton Building. After installing four sets in the decanted building in Summer 2023, the Film Production team have constructed a further four sets in recent months, two of which are open, large spaces that consist of the complete downstairs of … Read more
The University of Salford is hosting a film production company this April as they pilot a new experimental way of making films with cutting edge technology at a lower cost. Grey Moth will be working at our MediaCity campus as they trial their new approach of a more affordable way for filmmakers to use virtual … Read more
Film Production students at the University of Salford can now make their films on industry-standard film sets after dozens of Salford staff decanted and repurposed a former Aeronautics Hall over the summer. Based in the Newton Building on our Peel Park campus, the impressive space offers four high quality film sets, dressed with props that … Read more
The University of Salford has launched a short course dedicated to all things celluloid from 29 August to 2 September, in partnership with The Pipeline, Digital Orchard and Kodak. The five-day course, which will focus on 16 and 35mm shooting, will take participants on a deep dive into celluloid technology. The majority of the course … Read more