Super 8 workshop

SUPER 8 WORKSHOP – 1 Day

A FUN, BEGINNER-FRIENDLY INTRODUCTION TO ANALOGUE FILM

Ready to shoot your first roll of film?

This one-day Super 8 workshop is the perfect taster for anyone curious about analogue filmmaking. No experience needed — just enthusiasm. Learn the fundamentals of operating a Super 8 camera, exposing film, and crafting simple shots before heading out around Manchester to film your own material in small groups. Each workshop is led by a rotating guest tutor, offering a fresh creative perspective every month

Who is it for?
Total beginners
Artists, students, hobbyists & filmmakers experimenting with film
Ages 18+, group of 12 participants
Anyone who wants a first hands-on experience with real film

What you will learn
How Super 8 cameras work
Loading, exposure, focus, light-meter basics
How film behaves in real shooting conditions
Working in small groups
Shooting a roll of Super 8 around Manchester
Introduction to Straight 8 competition