The Power of 16mm
As celluloid film gives way to a revolution of digital filmmaking, we can't help but compare the two mediums. 16mm film was once the standard for television and independent filmmakers but is quickly being swept out in favor of the much newer and cheaper DSLR cameras. But as it stands, digital cameras, 3d rigs, 60fps shooting, and all the other recent technologies still have a ways to go before they can rival the sheer beauty and natural tones of celluloid. However, because of the shrinking number of filmmakers who continue to shoot on film, the medium is somewhat of an endangered breed; fuji recently announced they would stop producing motion picture film. So in praise of 16mm film I have created this list of beautiful, independent, or culturally significant films that oftentimes brought the director into the spotlight.
"Real film is light; digital is electricity.” - Aki Kaurismäki
"Real film is light; digital is electricity.” - Aki Kaurismäki
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