Suzanne Friesen Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I'm shooting a film on 16mm, and am unsure where to send my film to be developed and scanned. I would like to have my film developed and scanned at Fotokem, but am also considering Metropolis Post. I would love any help or guidance here, thank you so much, Suzanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny N Suleimanagich Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I live in NYC and frequently use Metropolis for my projects. Their work is top-notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Tyler Purcell Posted February 12, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted February 12, 2016 How about cinelab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau House Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) I'm not sure about the scope of your project, but since you're in Vancouver it might be worth looking into Niagara Custom Lab + Frame Discreet in Toronto. The added cost of shipping across the border and the .72 CAD/USD exchange rate are factors to consider. Edited February 13, 2016 by Beau House Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff L'Heureux Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I would go with MELS Studios in Montreal, formerly called Vision Globale. I have used them since the last of Vancouver's labs closed. They scan film negative too. http://mels-studios.com/en/post-production/laboratory/ I would not risk crossing the US border with undeveloped film. I actually had a long conversation about that very topic this week at a Vancouver Post-production house. I asked what the major Hollywood productions that still shoot film up in Vancouver do to process the negatives. It becomes a complicated process involving customs brokerages, insurance etc. and people with lots of past experience and trust with the border people to ensure that the film cans cross without being opened or x-rayed so they can get down to a lab in Los Angeles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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