St Ives Film brings together filmmakers, artists and film enthusiasts through analogue filmmaking workshops, screenings and events
St Ives Film - workshops booking now!
Hands-on analogue filmmaking with 16mm and 8mm Bolex cameras.
Upcoming Workshop
16–18 November 2026
NEW!! 3 Day Winter Small Group Workshop
£350 launch price until 31 August
standard price £395
SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS
16–18 November 2026
NEW!! 3 Day Winter Small Group Workshop
£350 launch price until 31 August
standard price £395
SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS
Analogue Filmmaking Workshops
Our main workshop programme
available as a 3 day small-group winter workshop or a 4-day workshop.
available as a 3 day small-group winter workshop or a 4-day workshop.
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3 Day Winter Analogue Film Workshops
Booking now 16–18 November 2026 (Monday to Wednesday) 11-13 January 2027 (Monday to Wednesday) £395 / £350 before 31st August one place per workshop @ £175 for a local artist in need of support A small-group winter workshop. A focused three-day workshop covering our core analogue filmmaking programme, with more individual support and space to experiment, ask questions and explore the process. Work with 16mm and 8mm Bolex cameras, explore experimental approaches and get hands-on with film processing, including plant-based developers. A chance to spend a few days working with film and experiencing St Ives in a different way, at a time of year when the town becomes quieter and the sea, weather and natural landscape becomes a more immediate part of everyday life. More info and apply ********************** 4 Day Analogue Film Workshop October 5th - 8th 2026 (waiting list only) Pre-registration for 2027 available to our mailing list. May, June and July dates. Click here for details £445 / £399 before end Sept - join email list for notification one place per workshop @ £175 for a local artist in need of support Four days to really get into the art and craft of analogue filmmaking. Working with 16mm and Standard 8, we'll explore cameras, exposure, film materials, experimentation and processing, with time to develop ideas, solve problems and engage deeply with the medium. More info and apply ********************** |
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2 Day Analogue Filmmaking Weekenders
Booking now 13-14 February 2027 (Saturday and Sunday) 17-18 April 2027 (Saturday and Sunday) £275 / £250 before 31st August one place @ £125 for a local artist in need of support A hands-on introduction to analogue filmmaking for anyone curious about working with film. Explore 16mm and 8mm cameras through practical exercises, filming and experimentation, with no previous experience needed. A chance to step away, make things and discover the pleasures and quirks of analogue film in the wonderful surroundings of St Ives. We always make time for coffee! Designed with those who have time pressures - we start with a Friday night welcome, have a longer Saturday and finish on Sunday so people can get the 4pm train :) More info and apply ********************* |
About St Ives Film
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HAVING FUN WITH FILM
St Ives Film was set up to share the magic and excitement of working with hand processed analogue film, whilst making the most of both analogue and digital ways to share our film; from using live analogue projection to digitising our films for live visuals and mapping or creating intriguing content to share on socials.
Joanna Mayes BEd (hons) PhD is a specialist in creative and experimental filmmaking. Jo's background in education ensures that the needs of individuals are considered, with care being taken to support different approaches and learning styles. Through learning different approaches to creating films through the craft of analogue filmmaking and sharing. The joy of experimental filmmaking is that there is no wrong way, just processes that give different results! Joanna specialises in eco-aware and kitchen friendly hand processing of film, using cheap instant coffee and plants, creating a speedy and satisfying workflow. |
ST IVES FILM IN A DAY
Analogue Film Fun! A chance to explore St Ives through film
Filming in St Ives/Porthmeor Beach in the morning, we come back to the historic Porthmeor Studios in the afternoon to hand process our film in coffee! Project our negative film early evening and record on smartphones/share as live visuals! Summer Dates: tbc £140 per day includes materials and tuition Email for individual or larger group prices * Half day filming courses also available
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MORE ABOUT OUR APPROACH
ANALOGUE FILM
Analogue film has a unique look - it also allows a more tactile and intuitive approach to film making. The challenge of working in this way is both cost of film and lab processing and also the time it can take to see the results of any film making, through lab turnarounds. Our DIY approach to film making offers a more immediate and affordable approach, especially appropriate for those new to working with analogue moving image. Remaindered film and coffee and plant processing and tinting create memorable images whilst keeping the costs down. Films can be set off for telecine to gain high quality digital images at a fraction of the price.
ARTIST FILM LAB/ SPECIALIST LEARNING
ARTIST FILM MAKING
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Specialist one and two day courses are available throughout the year. Details and dates to follow - please email or DM @stivesfilm for details.
Joanna Mayes is a highly experienced alternative and experimental artist film maker, with a specialism in alternative and kitchen-friendly processing, with an education degree and doctorate in Visual Performance and Music from Plymouth University/DCA. Joanna has spent the last year working on her Around The Island film where she took 100ft of 16mm print stock each month and hand processed it with abundant local plants growing on the island that month. Joanna was a founder member of the Cinestar artist film collective, has taught analogue film to Plymouth Film School students alongside her film and creative production and artist residency leader work for @mayescreative. |
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