Events
2026 Orocyanogram Expeditions, dates tba — Join us as we take a day hike into the mountains to make a cameraless film on site using this historical process in a new way!
Research Weekends
2026 Research Weekends are yet to be announced. They will take place outdoors at our location outside Boulder, Colorado, and possibly elsewhere.
Classes
For 2026, we are offering three retreats. Check our FAQ’s for comparisons!
Pacific Northwest Film Camp May 27th – June 1st, 2026. A multi-day exploration of handmade filmmaking on Orcas Island in Washington State’s beautiful San Juan Islands.
The Wilderness Film Expedition June 6th – 16th, 2026. A backcountry expedition where we shoot, process, edit and premiere in the wilderness, carrying all our gear with us into a high and wild mountain landscape.
Rocky Mountain Handmade Filmmaking Camp June 21st – 28th, 2026 The Handmade Film Institute’s original week-long intensive in the Colorado mountains explores the chemical nature and aesthetic possibilities of film as a hands-on physical medium.