LEARN TRADITIONAL FILM MAKING WITH MONO NO AWARE

MONO NO AWARE is now offering PUBLIC COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS at our learning lab in downtown Brooklyn. These classes are made affordable and accessible thanks to the support of the New York State Council for the Arts (NYSCA) individual donors and patrons like yourself.

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS IN PERSON 2025

MONO NO AWARE has re-opened the doors for community-led workshops. We’re proud to offer traditional film making workshops here in Brooklyn, NY. Offerings are all ages, open to the public for a hands-on learning experience. Instructors are locally-based, practicing filmmakers and artists looking to share their years of knowledge and experience.  All related workshop materials; film stock, chemical processing, cameras, editing and projection equipment are included.  At the end of each workshop session we organize a FREE public screening open to you and your friends!  Each session, MONO NO AWARE partners with local and international film festivals to offer entry waivers to all our participants.  To assist you in entering your work, MONO NO AWARE will digitally scan and host your finished film on our Vimeo+ channel. Please read our list of workshop policies below before registering (below).  These workshops would not be possible without the support of NYSCA ; New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the New York State Legislature . We are proud to have partnerships with KODAK, CINELAB, COLORLAB, and to work with THE GOWANUS DARKROOM. SEE PARTICIPANT WORKS AT OUR VIMEO PAGE.

* APRIL / MAY

+ PROJECTION BASICS FOR 16MM FILM : TABLE TOP MODEL EIKI SSL-O ** ONLY ONE SEAT REMAINS !
Learn to thread, operate, maintain, and exhibit your 16mm film using the EIKI-SSL-O table top projector and other models.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 23RD from 7:00-9:30 PM + INCLUDES A CREDIT FOR ONE DAY RENTAL ($55 VALUE)
REGISTRATION NOW LIVE * ONE NIGHT SESSION * * SINGLE CHANNEL * EIKI, ELMO & KODAK PORTABLE MODELS

+ STEENBECK FLATBED EDITING TABLE & CIRO SPLICER : 16MM EDITING TECHNIQUES ** ONE SEAT REMAINS ! **
Sit down at a 4-plate Steenbeck flat-bed editing table and learn to edit your film at 24 fps. Hands on experience with Ciro splicer rewinds and more. Workshop includes 4 hours facilities credit !
THURSDAY APRIL 24TH from 7-9:30 PM + CREDIT FOR FACILITIES ACCESS TO THE TABLE (FOUR ADDITIONAL HOURS!)
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW ! EDIT IN REAL TIME * FLATBED EDITING ON FOUR-PLATE STEENBECK TABLE

+ CONTACT PRINTING FUNDAMENTALS + LEARN TO EDITION YOUR FILM COMPLETELY DIY !
Learn to prepare your 16mm film to create a positive, projection ready copy! Edition your films yourself here at the MONO wet / dry lab. We’ll generate an inter-negative together in order to walk through the steps necessary to make a copy on 16. You’ll leave with the knowledge and ability to duplicate 16mm film PLUS the class includes an additional 100’ of print film to take home.
SUNDAY MAY 4th 10 AM - 6 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW * LIMITED TO 6 PARTICIPANTS - ALL INCLUSIVE - ALL AGES.

+ IN CAMERA SPECIAL EFFECTS * LEARN THE TRUE POTENTIAL OF FILMING WITH A BOLEX CAMERA ** NEW OFFERING **
Learn in camera effects that are only possible on the Bolex Rex 4/5 camera. We’ll begin by covering the basic functions of the camera, then take the camera to its limits; Double exposures, Multiple Exposures, Fade to black, Cross dissolves, Color separations, Forced (color) flashing, Turret transitions, Hand-cranking and more. Take your 16mm filming to the next level or simply start with something more complicated in mind.
SUNDAY MAY 18th 10 AM - 6 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW * LIMITED TO 6 PARTICIPANTS - ALL INCLUSIVE - ALL AGES. ONLY ONE SEAT REMAIN!

* JUNE / JULY

+ INTRO TO 16MM FILM + BOLEX REX5 CAMERA, LIGHT METER & EDITING FULLY COLOR TIMED WORK PRINTS FOR PROJECTION !
Experience a professional work flow that begins and ends on 16mm film. Learn to operate the Bolex Rex-5 camera, capture on color negative then edit and project your own fully timed color work print on a vertical editing system, project your finished film on film!
TUESDAYS JUNE 3rd 10th, 24th & JULY 1st from 7-9:30 PM ** FILM SESSION SATURDAY JUNE 14th from 9 AM – 5 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ALL AGES, SLIDING SCALE * TRADITIONAL FILM TO FILM WORKFLOW *

+ 35MM MOTION PICTURE FILM MAKING ON COLOR FILM & EDITING FULLY TIMED COLOR WORK PRINT ** ONLY 4 SEATS REMAIN **
Experience a professional work flow that begins and ends on 35MM Motion Picture Film. Learn to operate the ARRI IIB camera and lenses to capture on color negative then edit and project your own fully timed color work print on a flatbed editing table in true 24 fps to prepare your projection ready print for your premiere on film!
THURSDAY JUNE 5th from 7-10 PM - Camera, Lens, Magazine, & Seamless portrait shoot with ARRI Lighting kit & 5219 Film Stock.
SATURDAY &/OR SUNDAY JUNE 7TH & 8TH Image Capture Day ** SELECT ONE ON THE NEXT PAGE **
THURSDAY JUNE 19th from 7-10 PM - Watch your positive work print footage & Learn to edit 35MM film on 35MM Flatbed
JUNE 19th- JULY 29th SCHEDULE 4-HOUR EDITING SESSIONS TBD
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION * MAKE YOUR OWN FULL FRAME 35MM MOTION PICTURE FILM *

+ SUPER 8MM FILM MAKING ON COLOR REVERSAL FILM, DEVELOP YOUR OWN EKTACHROME, THEN EDIT BY HAND **
Learn to operate the Super 8mm camera, then take the camera out for 2 full weeks to film before returning to the lab to glove up & learn to reveal latent color images on film. Experience a professional film to film work flow here at our learning lab!
MONDAYS JUNE 9th, 16th, 30th, and JULY 7th from 7:00 – 9:15 PM DEVELOPING SUNDAY JUNE 29th 10 AM - 5 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ALL AGES, SLIDING SCALE ** ALL INCLUSIVE - MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SCAN & SCREENING! **

UNDERWATER FILM MAKING ON 16MM FILM ! PRIVATE POOL, BOLEX UNDERWATER HOUSING ** SUMMER ONLY OFFERING **
Learn to film subjects underwater on 16mm film in a private pool ! You’ll learn to load, operate and capture moving images submerged in water with an official BOLEX issued underwater housing. Includes dry land training session, access to private pool, film stock, developing, color print for projection and scan!
FRIDAY JUNE 13TH from 7-9:15PM @ MONO HQ* DRY LAND SESSION &
FRIDAY JUNE 20TH from 10-5 PM @ POOL (Location TBA) **

PRIVATE OFFERINGS ** YEAR ROUND **

PRIVATE ONE ON ONE WORKSHOPS on a number of topics. Reserve an instructor for 2 or more hours at a time to be guided safely through any topic of your choosing. These include access to all equipment at the MONO NO AWARE center of operations, chemistry, editing stations and scanner. In some cases we can even come to you, meeting you in the closest public park to socially distance and guide you through the experience. Each private workshop is fully customized to your interest. Contact us for more details. CLICK HERE TO COORDINATE WITH US, PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH SUBJECT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. PRIVATE WORKSHOPS ARE AVAILABLE ON ANY TOPIC FOR ANY DURATION, SIMPLY CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS.

WORKSHOP POLICIES
Workshop Registration:  Participants must register in advance for MONO NO AWARE workshops. Registration is possible via: PayPal with any major credit card, with check by mail, or you can get in contact if you would like to register in person with cash.  MONO will provide masks and gloves to everyone who asks, hand sanitizer will be provided, all surfaces and equipment will be cleaned before and after sessions. Participation fee must be paid in full at time of registration. Registration is not confirmed until payment has been received in full. MONO NO AWARE workshops are non-transferable. No refunds, transfers or make-ups are allowed for any missed sessions for any reason. Double check your schedule before registering. Workshops are subject to schedule and instructor changes or cancellation at the discretion of MONO NO AWARE. All registered participants will be notified of such changes in a timely fashion. MONO NO AWARE reserves the right to use participant work created in MONO NO AWARE workshops for promotional materials including, but not limited to, workshop trailers, preview stills, grant applications and printed flyers. Participants have the option to notify us if they wish their work to be withheld from being included in such materials, this must happen before the class session begins. Participants also have the option, if they do not wish for their photographic likeness to be used on MONO NO AWARE'S website, social media, and/or any other promotional efforts. All such requests must be made at the time of registration. Audio and video recording of MONO NO AWARE workshops is not permitted.  Workshop Facilities:  Each workshop location will be noted in the course description.  Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received via email only. Participants must cancel fourteen (14) full business days prior to the date of the workshop to receive an 50% refund. No compensation is available for cancellations less than fourteen (14) full business days prior to workshop start time. No compensation is available for non-attendance, INSANE AMOUNTS of fun and knowledge is available for attendance. We hope to see you there!