Aber Film Lab
Located in Aberystwyth University’s Department of Theatre, Film, and Television Studies, Labordy Ffilm Aber is a photochemical moving image lab for handmade 16mm film, with an emphasis on ecological darkroom practices.
The lab supports students, researchers, filmmakers, and artists working in fields of creative documentary, experimental film and media, and expanded cinema installation and performance.
The lab is equipped with:
Bolex 16mm cameras
Sound sync super 16mm camera
Ariflex 16mm camera
Super 8 cameras
Lomo tanks for hand developing
Steenbeck editing table
Equipment Highlights
JK Optical Printer
A key piece of equipment in the development of avant-garde film aesthetics, this device allows for complex re-photography of Super 8 and 16mm film and the development of analogue special effects.
Steenbeck Contact Printer
Adapted with a precision lightbox by Australia’s Nanolab, this machine makes B&W and colour contact prints for projection.
Dedicated project space for visiting artists
Labordy Ffilm Aber can facilitate photochemical film training for researchers and artists (outside of term time) and collaborate with projects funded by educational bodies or arts organisations to support artist-led work. We can provide you with a space and technical support for the duration of your visit. For more information see our Residences page.
Blackmagic Cintel Scanner
Full HD 16mm film scanning for digital film capture and editing.
Previous visiting artists
Vicky Smith: vickysmith.blog
Louisa Fairclough: louisafairclough.co.uk
Laura Cooper: lauracooper.co.uk
Patti Gaal-Holmes: pattigaalholmes.com
Sarah Durcan: www.ncad.ie/directory/view/sarah-durcan
Labordy Ffilm Aber is maintained by Mars Saude. For further info please contact Mars on: mad117@aber.ac.uk.
