LEARN TRADITIONAL FILM MAKING WITH MONO NO AWARE
MONO NO AWARE offers PUBLIC COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS at our learning lab in downtown Brooklyn. These educational sessions are made affordable and accessible thanks to support from the New York State Council for the Arts, individual donors and patrons like yourself.
PUBLIC WORKSHOPS IN PERSON 2026
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.
* JUNE 2026
+ TRADITIONAL 2-D ANIMATION: CUT OUT, HAND DRAWN ANIMATION ON 16MM FILM ** FOUR SEATS REMAIN !
Learn how to animate on 16MM film! You will receive training on the Oxberry Animation Stand and learn traditional animation methods; hand drawn, cut out and multi-plane. Everything captured on actual film, then developed, color printed and projected at your premiere screening. All materials included with extended access to the facilities through the month.
MONDAYS * JUNE 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 7-9:30 PM * PLUS * 2 HOUR SESSION ON THE ANIMATION STAND
* SATURDAY OR SUNDAY JULY 11th or 12th *
* FIVE SESSIONS + STUDIO ACCESS + ANIMATION STAND * SLIDING SCALE * SAMPLE FILMS AND DETAILS HERE *
+ TRADITIONAL 3-D STOP MOTION PUPPET ANIMATION ON 16MM FILM ** EIGHT SEATS AVAILABLE **
Learn to build your own 3-D puppet and animate the form while capturing on 16MM film using the Bolex camera, animation motor and miniature lighting kit. You’ll build a skeletal structure, give the form body with foam material, cover the body with small clothes, design your own backdrop and props for a stop motion animated short.
TUESDAYS JUNE 2nd, 9th 16th, 23rd & 30th from 7:00 – 9:30 PM + 2-HOUR PRIVATE SESSION ON
* SATURDAY OR SUNDAY JULY 11th or 12th *
* SIX SESSIONS + CAMERA + ANIMATION MOTOR + STAND & LIGHTING SET UP - STUDIO ACCESS @ SLIDING SCALE *
+ SUPER 8MM FILM MAKING ON COLOR REVERSAL FILM, DEVELOP YOUR OWN EKTACHROME ** SEVEN SEATS LEFT!
Learn to operate the Super 8mm camera, then take the camera out for 10 days 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!
WEDNESDAY JUNE 17th, 24th ** JULY 8th, 15th from 7:00 – 9:30 PM
** 10 DAY CAMERA RENTAL UNTIL DEVELOPING SESSION ON SUNDAY JULY 5th from 10 AM - 5 PM
* ALL AGES, SLIDING SCALE ** ALL INCLUSIVE - MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SCAN & SCREENING! **
+ INTRO TO 16MM FILM + BOLEX REX5 CAMERA, LIGHT METER & EDITING COLOR WORK PRINTS ! SOLD OUT * WAITLIST HERE *
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!
THURSDAYS JUNE 18th, 25th, JULY 9th & 16th from 7-9:30 PM
** FILM SESSION SATURDAY JUNE 27th from 9 AM – 5 PM
SIGN UP FOR THE WAIT LIST * ALL AGES, SLIDING SCALE * ALL INCLUSIVE * TRADITIONAL FILM TO FILM WORKFLOW *
+ 35MM MOTION PICTURE FILM MAKING ON COLOR FILM & EDITING FULLY TIMED COLOR WORK PRINT ** TWO SEATS LEFT !
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!
FRIDAY JUNE 12th from 7-10 PM - Camera, Lens, Magazine, & Seamless portrait shoot with ARRI Lighting kit & 5219 Film Stock.
SATURDAY &/OR SUNDAY JUNE 20th & 21st Image Capture Days ** SELECT ONE SESSION ON THE NEXT PAGE **
FRIDAY JULY 10th from 7-10 PM - Watch your positive work print footage & Learn to edit 35MM film on a 35MM Flatbed
FRIDAY JULY 10th-19th SCHEDULE 4-HOUR EDITING SESSIONS T.B.D.
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION * MAKE YOUR OWN FULL FRAME 35MM MOTION PICTURE FILM *
+ INTRO TO 16MM MACRO CINEMATOGRAPHY ON FILM : CAPTURE IN EXTREME CLOSE UP WITH THE BOLEX **
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, Taste-buds, bring your small objects and textures to the big screen.
SATURDAY JUNE 27TH from 10 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
+ FRAMES IN CONVERSATION : 16MM BOLEX PROJECTING D8MM: 4 FRAMES AT ONCE !!!! **
Sold in 25’ increments as double perforated 16mm film, the Double 8mm format “D8” has a unique work flow which requires the lab to slit the film in half after development and splice it back together to create the smaller gauge of Regular 8mm. Working with a D8MM BOLEX camera, D mount prime lenses we’ll use the camera to capture moving images in a way that subverts the intended workflow in order to create 4 separate quadrants projected simultaneously - Read more HERE.
SUNDAY JUNE 28TH from 10 AM - 5 PM @ MONO NO AWARE
* REGISTRATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ALL INCLUSIVE * CAMERA ACCESS * D8MM FILM STOCK, LAB SERVICES @ SLIDING SCALE *
* JULY / AUG 2026
+ 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.
THURSDAY JULY 2ND 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 *
+ MOTION PICTURE COLOR TITLES ON 16MM FILM * DEVELOPED, PRINTED & PROJECTION READY * ONLY 4 SEATS LEFT !
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 JULY 5TH 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 COLOR NEG *
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!
WED JULY 1ST from 7-9:30PM @ MONO HQ* DRYLAND TRAINING
FRIDAY JULY 10TH from 10-5 PM UNDERWATER FILM MAKING @ POOL (Location TBA)**
WED JULY 22ND from 7-9:30PM @ MONO HQ* Project and edit!
4 SEATS LEFT ! * SALT WATER POOL * THREE SESSIONS * FILM * DEVELOPING PRINTING AND PROJECTION **
+ INTRO TO 16MM FILM MAKING WITH BOLEX USING 3378E BLACK & WHITE SOUND STOCK & HAND PROCESS REVERSAL**
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 3378E, sound recording stock. Learn the chemistry and lab skills needed to cross process the film with black and white reversal chemistry - film and create a projection ready B/W print all in one afternoon!
SATURDAY JULY 18TH 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW * THREE WORKSHOPS IN ONE - BOLEX + EXPOSURE TEST + CROSS PROCESSING COLOR FILM! *
+ 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 JULY 19TH 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW * THREE WORKSHOPS IN ONE - BOLEX + EXPOSURE TEST + CROSS PROCESSING COLOR FILM! *
+ OPTICAL PRINTING ON THE “JK” DUAL PROJECTOR OPTICAL PRINTER : TRAVELING MATTES, CREATING ELEMENTS & PRINTING TECHNIQUES **
Spend the weekend at MONO NO AWARE learning the art of optical printing on the J/K Optical printer. Hands on experience with the camera, gate and projector elements to explore the possibilities of 1-1 printing techniques on 16MM, Step printing, Skip printing, Titles on film, Traveling mattes and complex special effects.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY JULY 18TH & 19TH from 4 PM -10 PM + DRY LAB ACCESS CREDIT FOR INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS
INCLUDES ALL FILM STOCK, CHEMISTRY, LAB SERVICES AND SCREENING PARTY !
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. PLAN TO ARRIVE BEFORE THE WORKSHOP BEGINS ** if you arrive more than 15 minutes late, you will not be allowed to join the class. NO LATE ENTRY. It’s disruptive and a good deal of information is transferred within that first 15 minutes. Again, no late entry. 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!