Film Exposure Night (18)

After the wonderful response after our first-ever Film Exposure Night, we're excited to bring it back for a second edition on Friday 26 June. The event is open to filmmakers, film photographers, and anyone interested in storytelling created through analogue processes, with a handful of 'Presenter tickets' available for photographers & filmmakers to showcase their work. The evening will bring together creatives who work with film, both in moving image and still photography, creating a space to share work, ideas, and a common love for this medium.

The event is presented in collaboration with OnlyFilms, a collective of film photographers led by Garden Cinema member Mandy Izquierdo.

Anyone interested in filmmaking and photography shot on film is welcome to come and enjoy the night, watch the films, meet the photographers, and see the kinds of projects being developed on film today.

Breakdown of the event:

• 19:00 - 20:00 - Film screenings:

The evening will begin with screenings by three filmmakers whose work has been shot on film. Each filmmaker will have up to 15 minutes, including a short introduction, to show their work. This may take the form of a short film, a music video, or a fragment of a longer project.

• 20:00 - 20:20 - Collective print exchange: 

Anyone who wishes to take part is invited to bring one print from a photo shot on film of their own, maximum A4 size. During the print exchange, we will display these works, after which participants will be able to take home another member's print. Participation in the print exchange is optional.

• 20:20 - 22:00 - Photography stations, drinks & mingling:

After the screenings and print exchange, we will shift our focus to photography. Four photographer tickets will be available for those who would like to share their work on the night. Each photographer will have a table to display printed works and talk about their projects with other attendees. People are invited to move freely between tables, spend time with the work, ask questions, and chat with the photographers. Think grain, hand-printed photographs, cyanotypes, and other alternative photographic processes. There will also be plenty of time for mingling with other fellow members.

Important booking info:

If you would like to claim one of the film screening or photography station slots, please book a Presenter ticket and email membership@thegardencinema.co.uk to confirm what you'll be presenting. If you'd like to just attend the event, please book an Audience ticket. Anyone can take part in the print exchange, regardless of the type of ticket purchased.

Both tickets are £5 each, and include a glass of house wine, a beer, or a soft drink during the event. They're restricted to 2 per member, so you can bring a fellow film fan along, even if they're not a member.