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.

* MAY

+ MATTES & MULTIPLE EXPOSURES : THE TECHNIQUES OF TOMONARI NISHIKAWA * FUNDRAISER WORKSHOP ! SOLD OUT !
Learn a multiple-exposure technique on the Bolex camera created through the used of complex mattes, a technique that Tomonari applied to many of his own 16mm films. In camera, in filter holder, complex matting and in camera multiple exposures!
SATURDAY MAY 31ST 10 AM - 6 PM @ MONO NO AWARE - ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO TOMONARI’S FAMILY
REGISTRATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ALL AGES, SLIDING SCALE * TRADITIONAL FILM TO FILM WORKFLOW * SOLD OUT !

* JUNE / JULY

+ INTRO TO 16MM FILM + BOLEX REX5 CAMERA, LIGHT METER & EDITING FULLY COLOR TIMED WORK PRINT ! ONLY 3 SEATS REMAIN
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!
WEDNESDAYS JUNE 4th 11th, 25th & JULY 2nd from 7-9:30 PM ** FILM SESSION SUNDAY JUNE 15th 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 3 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 * ONLY 1 SEAT LEFT ! **
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! **

+ 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 JUNE 14TH 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

+ LIGHTING AND EXPOSURE FOR FILM : BLACK AND WHITE : DOUBLE XX ** CAPTURE ON THE AATON LTR CAMERA **
Learn lighting basics and work in real time with 16MM film to set up a variety of lighting conditions to explore the possibilities of capturing light on film. SATURDAY session will work with Kodak’s DOUBLE X Black and White film stock SUNDAY session will expand upon that knowledge with a series of complex lighting set ups and environments. A comprehensive dive into lighting and exposure.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY JUNE 21 & 22ND 11 AM - 4 PM **
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW * ALL AGES * ALL INCLUSIVE * FILM STOCKS, DEVELOPING, PRINTING STUDIO AND SCANNING

+ 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!
SUNDAY JUNE 22ND 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 *

+ 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 * SOLD OUT~ !**

UNDERWATER FILM MAKING ON 16MM FILM ! PRIVATE POOL, BOLEX UNDERWATER HOUSING ** SUMMER ONLY ** SOLD OUT !
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!