University of Salford launches 16 and 35mm film short course

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 will be held at the University’s MediaCity UK base, where participants will get hands on with loading and shooting film. Topics covered include a brief history of cameras, from pinhole to the Mini LF; an insight into film camera builds and maintenance; film stock identification; a guide to filtration; focus pulling for film; and lighting for celluloid, among many others.

Later in the week, participants will head to the storied Pinewood Studios to follow the development of the film at Kodak Film Lab and the scanning processes at Digital Orchard (see below!). Participants will get to take away their processed film rushes at the end of the week.

This practical workshop is aimed at camera trainees, 1st and 2nd ACs, gaffers and, of course, DPs. A basic knowledge of cinematography is needed for participants to take full advantage of the course.

The celluloid course will be led by two of the University of Salford’s lecturers, Laura Hilliard and Steven Wyatt – both of whom have an affinity with the medium. Hilliard, who honed her craft at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, has a breadth of experience as a cinematographer, camera assistant, gaffer and grip on a range of features, shorts, music videos and commercials. She is an ARRI-accredited film instructor and currently leads Salford’s 16mm cinematography course, where she shares her passion for analogue capture with the next generation of filmmaking talent.

Wyatt is also an ARRI-certified instructor, with over a decade of industry experience to his name. After studying film production at Northern Film School, he has specialised in cinematography ever since, shooting everything from shorts to features, and commercials to digital content. Like Hilliard, he is dedicated to sharing his knowledge of the craft with up-and-coming filmmakers.

For further information about the course, visit The Pipeline’s website, or email hello-pipelinemedia@salford.ac.uk with any queries.