Hand-processed16mm film developed using Seaweed

Access the Film Lab in your own backyard.

Native Plant Cinema Labs are self-contained movie-making workshops that can be tailored to accommodate groups sizes from 1-on-1 to 20+ participants, for students ages K-12 and Adults.

Labs include:

  • Basic concepts of photochemistry and cinematography 

  • Native Plant identification + collection 

  • Creating a nature walk movie

  • Hand-processing film with eco-safe plant-based developer

Participants see their finished work the same day + a digital download of their movie afterwards.

Labs can be organized on-site at your institution’s location, or in the field (e.g. nature trails, desert, beach).

Alternative labs can be done using pre-bought flowers, coffee, and even wine +beer!

If your organization would like to participate in a Native Plant Photo Lab, please Contact Us for more info!

Hand-processed film developed using Coast Live Oak Acorns

We’d love to hear from you.

Questions, collaborations, and press inquiries are always welcome!