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.

* SEPTEMBER

+ INTRO TO 16MM MACRO CINEMATOGRAPHY : CAPTURE CLOSE UP WITH THE BOLEX & MACRO LENSES ** ONLY ONE SEATS LEFT!
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 SEPTEMBER 27TH from 11 AM - 4 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 * ONE SEAT REMAINS!
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!
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH from 5 - 9 PM + ALL INCLUSIVE + FILM STOCK + CHEMISTRY + DEV & SCAN!
REGISTRATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ALL AGES - SLIDING SCALE * OXBERRY ANIMATION STAND * KODAK VISION 3 NEG & PRINT! *

* OCTOBER

+ PROJECTION BASICS FOR 16MM FILM : TABLE TOP MODEL EIKI SSL-O ** SOLD OUT ** PLEASE REGISTER FOR NOVEMBER
Learn to thread, operate, maintain, and exhibit your 16mm film using the EIKI-SSL-O table top projector and other models.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1ST from 7:00-9:30 PM + INCLUDES A CREDIT FOR ONE DAY RENTAL ($55 VALUE)
REGISTRATION NOW LIVE * ONE NIGHT SESSION * * DURATIONAL, SINGLE CHANNEL, MULTI-CHANNEL & LOOPING *

+ STEENBECK FLATBED EDITING TABLE & CIRO SPLICER : 16MM EDITING TECHNIQUES **
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 OCTOBER 2ND from 7-9:30 PM + CREDIT FOR FACILITIES ACCESS TO THE TABLE (FOUR HOURS!)
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW ! EDIT IN REAL TIME * FLATBED EDITING ON FOUR-PLATE STEENBECK TABLE

+ AATON LTR 16MM FILM MAKING WORKSHOP : FULL FILM TO FILM WORKFLOW : EIKI PROJECTOR **
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 OCTOBER 15TH from 7 -10 PM - AATON LTR CAMERA & MAGAZINE;
Filming schedule: ONE of these sessions (below) will be your inclusive 2+ day camera kit rental - please select when registering:
** OCT 15TH -18th rental session #1 pick up WED 15th at the end of the class and drop off SAT 18th before 11 AM at MONO HQ
** OCT 18TH - 21ST rental session #2 pick up SAT 18TH @ 5 PM and return TUES 21st by 11 AM at MONO HQ
** OCT 21ST- 24TH rental session #3 pick up TUES 18TH @ 5 PM and return FRI 24TH by 11 AM at MONO HQ
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5TH 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!

+ SUPER 8MM FILM MAKING ON COLOR REVERSAL FILM, DEVELOP YOUR OWN EKTACHROME *
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 OCTOBER 20th, 27th** NOV 3rd & 10th from 7:00 – 9:30 PM
** 6 DAY CAMERA RENTAL UNTIL DEVELOPING SESSION ON SUNDAY NOV 2ND from 10 AM - 5 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ALL AGES, SLIDING SCALE ** ALL INCLUSIVE - MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SCAN & SCREENING! **

+ 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!
SUNDAY OCTOBER 19TH 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW * THREE WORKSHOPS IN ONE - BOLEX + EXPOSURE TEST + CROSS PROCESSING COLOR FILM!

* NOVEMBER

+ 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 NOVEMBER 12TH from 7:00-9:30 PM + INCLUDES A CREDIT FOR ONE DAY RENTAL ($55 VALUE)
ONE NIGHT SESSION * * DURATIONAL, SINGLE CHANNEL, MULTI-CHANNEL & LOOPING *

+ PRODUCING FUNDAMENTALS FOR FILMMAKERS **
Gain the skills to creatively support film production. Focusing on the low budget end of the spectrum, this class will define the role of producer and provide tools and resources to facilitate holistic, dexterous, and sustainable production practices from development to distribution.
TUESDAYS NOVEMBER 4TH , 11TH and 18TH from 7-9:30 PM
REGISTRATION NOW LIVE * THREE SESSIONS * SLIDING SCALE * DETAILS HERE *

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!