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
+ TIME LAPSE FILM MAKING ON 16MM : AN INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERVALOMETER * ONLY ONE SEAT LEFT! *
Compress time and space into seconds by filming a sequence frame by frame over a long period of time. Learn the equipment necessary to turn a week into a minute. Clouds passing is really only the beginning… this offering includes a full one week rental, film stock, developing, printing and scanning.
THURSDAY APRIL 3RD FROM 7-9:30 PM + 6-DAY RENTAL SESSION * SELECTED AT REGISTRATION *
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION * INCREDIBLE EXAMPLE WORK * ONLY OFFERED IN THE SPRING *
+ EXPANDED CINEMA : TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS ** NEW OFFERING * ONLY TWO SEATS LEFT **
Go beyond the single channel presentation to perform the moving image in real time. Learn the true potential of the projector as an instrument and spend time learning the skills necessary to expand cinema. A comprehensive overview led in the micro-cinema will cover everything you need to know in order to execute multi-projection performances.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY APRIL 5th & 6th FROM 2 PM - 9 PM w/ 30 min break for dinner snack.
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION * ONE WEEKEND ONLY * ALL INCLUSIVE *
+ INTRO TO 16MM MACRO CINEMATOGRAPHY ON FILM : CAPTURE IN EXTREME CLOSE UP WITH THE BOLEX & MACRO LENSES **
Capture moving images in extreme close up onto Kodak’s 16MM color negative film stock. With the use of extension tubes you’ll delve into tiny worlds and see the images projected 30’ wide in full color. Flowers, Insects, Teeth, Tongues, bring your small objects and textures!
SATURDAY APRIL 12TH from 10 AM - 3 PM + FREE CAMERA KIT RENTAL WITH PRIMES & TUBES FOR A LATER DATE!
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW * LIGHTING STUDIO SESSION @ MONO NO AWARE * DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN
+ MOTION PICTURE COLOR TITLES ON 16MM FILM * DEVELOPED, PRINTED & PROJECTION READY *
Learn to create, expose properly, full color motion picture on a 16mm animation stand for the projection of titles and credits! You’ll learn to conduct and develop an exposure test, set proper framing and capture to time the length of each title. Capture from digital image or rendering!
SATURDAY APRIL 12th from 4 - 8 PM + ALL INCLUSIVE + FILM STOCK + CHEMISTRY + DEV & SCAN!
REGISTRATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ALL AGES - SLIDING SCALE * OXBERRY ANIMATION STAND * KODAK VISION 3 COLOR NEG *
+ HIGH SPEED - SUPER SLOW MOTION WORKSHOP ON 16MM FILM * ONLY ONE SEAT LEFT! *
Capture moving images in extreme slow motion with our PHO-TEC high-speed 16MM film camera. We’ll film onto Kodak’s 16MM color negative film stock capturing at frame rates so fast, 4 seconds will play back over 2 minutes!
SUNDAY APRIL 13th from 10 AM- 3 PM +
ALL INCLUSIVE + 100’ FILM STOCK + CAMERA ACCESS + SEAMLESS STUDIO SESSION + LAB SERVICES & SCAN!
+ COLOR PHOTOGRAMS ON 35MM MOTION PICTURE FILM :: CAMERA-LESS ANIMATION AND COLOR FORMS IN THE DARKROOM
Learn to expose and develop beautiful color forms and patterns onto 35mm color film with the use of color filters, a mag light torch set and D.I.Y. contact printing techniques. Gain access to the learning lab to develop your experiments further.
SUNDAY APRIL 13TH from 4 PM - 9 PM + PLUS 4 HOURS FACILITIES ACCESS to CREATE WORK AT THE STUDIO *
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW * ALL AGES * ALL INCLUSIVE * FILM STOCK, CHEMISTRY, STUDIO ACCESS & SCANS
+ PROJECTION BASICS FOR 16MM FILM : TABLE TOP MODEL EIKI SSL-O **
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 ** LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS **
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
+ TRADITIONAL 2-D CUT OUT & HAND DRAWN ANIMATION ON 16MM FILM ** SOLD OUT **
Learn to operate the Oxberry Animation Stand to animate cut out forms and hand drawings onto 16MM film ! Traditional animation methods hand drawn, cut out and multi-plane, all captured on film, developed, color printed and projected.
TUESDAYS APRIL 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd from 7-9:30 PM + ACCESS TO THE MONO LEARNING LAB for three weeks
+2 HOUR SESSION ONE ON ONE WITH THE ANIMATION STAND MAY 24TH or 25TH T.B.D.
REGISTRATION NOW LIVE * FOUR SESSIONS + STUDIO ACCESS + ANIMATION STAND * SLIDING SCALE * DETAILS HERE *
+ AATON LTR 16MM FILM MAKING WORKSHOP : FULL FILM TO FILM WORKFLOW : EIKI PROJECTOR ** SOLD OUT **
Enter the world of 24fps crystal sync long format film making with the AAton LTR camera kit. Capture 200’ of film, learn to project your own work print, edit on a Steenbeck flatbed editing table with a CIRO guillotine splicer. Experience a film to film workflow that ends with a premiere screening of your fully timed color work print and retain your camera negative original!
WEDNESDAY APRIL 2nd from 7 -10 PM - AATON LTR CAMERA & MAGAZINE Learn to built, load and operate the full camera kit.
Filming schedule * SELECTED AT REGISTRATION * CLICK HERE TO VIEW *
WEDNESDAY APRIL 30th from 7 -10 PM - EIKI PROJECTOR & STEENBECK FLATBED EDITING
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION !! ** INCLUDES 2+DAY RENTAL OF CAMERA KIT, FILM STOCK, DEV & SCAN + PREMIERE IN MANHATTAN!
+ 35MM MOTION PICTURE FILM MAKING ON COLOR FILM & EDITING FULLY TIMED COLOR WORK PRINT ** SOLD OUT *
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!
WEDNESDAY APRIL 9th from 7-10 PM - Camera, Lens, Magazine, & Seamless portrait shoot with ARRI Lighting kit & 5219 Film Stock.
SATURDAY APRIL 26th Image Capture Day ** SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING **
SUNDAY APRIL 27th Image Capture Day ** SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING **
WEDNESDAY MAY 14th from 7-10 PM - Watch your positive work print footage & Learn to edit 35MM film on 35MM Flatbed
MAY 15th - 30th SCHEDULE 4-HOUR EDITING SESSIONS TBD
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION * MAKE YOUR OWN FULL FRAME 35MM MOTION PICTURE FILM *
* MAY
+ 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 APRIL 28th, MAY 5th, 19th, 26th from 7:00 – 9:15 PM DEVELOPING SUNDAY MAY 18th 10 AM - 5 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ALL AGES, SLIDING SCALE ** ALL INCLUSIVE - MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SCAN & SCREENING! **
+ OPTICAL SOUND 16MM FILM MAKING ON BLACK AND WHITE REVERSAL FILM + BURN YOUR OWN OPTICAL TRACK !
Learn to operate TWO cameras, the Auricon camera kit in order to expose a wave of light onto your 16mm film creating an optical sound track, then learn the Bolex camera with special attention paid to in camera effects to capture an in-camera edit so the resulting film will be a camera reversal original with optical sound on the film!
TUESDAYS APRIL 29th, May 6th & 13th, 7-9:15 PM SATURDAY MAY 17th FILM CAPTURE SESSION 10 AM - 5 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ALL AGES, SLIDING SCALE ** ALL INCLUSIVE - MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SCAN & SCREENING! **
+ 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!
THURSDAY MAY 1st, 8th, 22nd & 29th from 7-9:30 PM ** FILM SESSION SATURDAY MAY 10th from 9 AM – 5 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ALL AGES, SLIDING SCALE * TRADITIONAL FILM TO FILM WORKFLOW *
+ INTRO TO 16MM FILM MAKING WITH BOLEX USING 3383 COLOR POSITIVE PRINT STOCK & HAND PROCESS E6 **
One day intensive INCLUDES 100’ OF FILM TO TAKE HOME! Learn the basics of the Bolex camera to explore the possibilities of capturing moving images on Kodak’s 3383, color print stock. Learn the chemistry and lab skills needed to cross process the film in E-6 - capture and create a projection ready color print all in one afternoon!
SATURDAY MAY 3RD 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW * THREE WORKSHOPS IN ONE - BOLEX + EXPOSURE TEST + CROSS PROCESSING COLOR FILM!
+ CONTACT PRINTING FUNDAMENTALS + LEARN TO EDITION YOUR FILM COMPLETELY DIY !
+ IN CAMERA SPECIAL EFFECTS * LEARN THE TRUE POTENTIAL OF FILMING WITH A BOLEX CAMERA ** NEW OFFERING **
+ OPTICAL PRINTING ON THE “JK” DUAL PROJECTOR OPTICAL PRINTER **
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!