'Darkroom Diaries' follows a photographer, Paul Hodgkinson, as he shoots and develops an original still life image using traditional film photography techniques and equipment. Throughout this process Paul discusses the importance of why he actively chooses to continue these historical techniques as a self employed artist, despite the laborious process and challenging financial returns that are often associated with the craft.
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Olivia MelnickDirectorHey, I'm Olivia and I'm the director of 'Darkoom Diaries'! As a lifelong family friend of Paul, I've always admired his work as a photographic artist and have been interested in learning about the alternative and historic processes he uses for his artwork. I love all things film photography, and am excited to share Paul's story as an artist, and his gum bichromate printing process to everyone!
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Ethan SheaProducerHey I'm Ethan, the Producer on Darkroom Diaries. Usually, I like to curate and develop my own stories, but once I heard Olivia's vision for this film, I knew I had to help bring it to fruition. The one thing that drew me to this story is that it is one of passion. We meet Paul's passion for his craft with our own as we put his great artwork on display. We are incredibly excited for you all to watch our film!
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Raynell ManabatDirector of Photography & ColouristHey I’m Raynell and I’m the Director of Photography and Colourist for ‘Darkroom Diaries’! I am a person who loves filmmaking and chose to participate in the making of this documentary because I also love the process of film photography. As a film photographer myself, I found the subject of this doc very interesting. When Liv first pitched the doc to me, I had never heard of the techniques Paul uses to develop images so I was very intrigued and wanted to witness the process first-hand. The making of the documentary first apealed to me for three reasons; The creation of art. The lengthy process and Pauls dedication to his craft.
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Grace MakarewiczProduction Sound Mixer & Sound EditorHey I’m Grace, I’m the location and post sound for 'Darkroom Diaries'! I loved working with this amazing and detail oriented crew. 'Darkroom Diaries' is a beautifully crafted and personable story, and I can’t wait for everyone to see it!
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Arwen Mercado1st Assistant CameraHello, I’m Arwen and I am the AC of darkroom diaries. I am excited to be working on this project as I enjoy photography and would love to get more into film photography. I have recently been handed down a film camera from a family friend. Working on this documentary and learning the efforts of this art medium will be a great segway into my film photography journey.
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Konnor RossdeutscherComposerHey I'm Konnor, the composer for the production, 'Darkroom Diaries'. I was interested in working on this produciton because I am a professional photographer myself and took a lot of intruige in the use of older techniques of the art!
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Halle DingsdalePicture EditorHi! My name is Halle Dingsdale and I am the Picture Editor of Darkroom Diaries. I have always had a passion for editing and I cannot wait to bring Paul's story to life. I chose to work on Darkroom Diaries because I have always been very interested in film camera's and the development of film. Paul's art is unique and this intrigued me to both learn more and become involved in demonstrating visually: his practice. This documentary is set in a beautiful rural home and the subject is so warm and kind. I am so excited for Paul's story to be shared.
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Rubi DelgadoTransmedia ProducerHey, I’m Rubi and I’m the Transmedia Producer for Darkroom Diaries! I chose to work on this production because I’ve always had some interest in film photography and the developing process. I haven’t done film photography myself so the working on the documentary and learning more about the subject really appealed to me!
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