8mm Forum: Collecting 35mm prints?

This is topic Collecting 35mm prints? in forum General Yak at 8mm Forum.

To visit this topic, use this URL:
https://8mmforum.film-tech.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=002750

Posted by Pete Richards (Member # 2203) on September 05, 2013, 07:10 PM:

I know that the legality is fuzzy on 35mm collecting, but I am managing a friends 35mm home theatre now, and he has an amazing setup. He even has a commercial ultrasonic 35mm film cleaner that does a dazzling job.
But we are having trouble meeting other collectors, he only has 3 prints at the moment and would like to expand the collection. If anyone can point us at some groups either here or privately it would be much appreciated. He is more than happy to purchase from overseas, even with the associated freight costs.

Posted by Patrick Walsh (Member # 637) on September 05, 2013, 07:53 PM:

Ive got 35mm over here in NZ, There is the Aussie printed REEL DEALS mag, there are guys in that that have 35mm titles for sale.

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on September 05, 2013, 10:33 PM:

www.35mmforum.com

The sources for new prints have 99.9% stopped with the conversion of the industry to digital. At this point about the only option your friend has is to acquire prints from OTHER people's collections.

The studios really aren't worried much anymore. The paranoia over 35mm film collecting is all but over at this point.

Posted by Pete Richards (Member # 2203) on September 05, 2013, 11:36 PM:

Good to know that it isn't as crazy as it used to be [Smile]

I'll check out the Reel Deals and the 35m forums. I'll have to check out the NZ scene as well!

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on September 06, 2013, 01:09 AM:

You can find 35 mm trailers and ads on Ebay.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on September 06, 2013, 03:25 AM:

35mm trailers are available on UK eBay. This is a well known seller.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/MOVIE-SHOP-HEAVEN/35MM-FILM-/_i.html?_fsub=647070013&_sid=48877043&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on September 06, 2013, 03:40 AM:

Hello Pete. I my own cranky way I feel we have a duty to preserve as many 35mm projectors and films as possible with the Cinema melt down to digital which was why when given the opportunity to upgrade my 35 to a Cinema machine I took the moment with both hands. Similarly many old style shall we say Cinemas are being preserved and more recently the Mary Shelly Theatre in Dorset is also seeing a move to preserve its heritage which sadly all the multiplexes achieved upon closure were to throw Kinotons in skips along with irreplaceable equipment.

These days film finding is a relatively easy process due to the Internut, sorry Internet and particularly ebay has relaxed its 35mm sales listing which I’m guessing is partly due to fair trading and thankfully this opens up a whole new area for 35mm collecting. As with many on this particular forum it’s a good way to finally get to meet other collectors and break away from being on your own with the hobby. Likewise the 35mm Forum will fascinate you I am sure.
Carry on projecting!

Posted by Vidar Olavesen (Member # 3354) on September 06, 2013, 06:16 AM:

Maurice, that's mainly trailers, ain't it?

Ask the seller for a list, I believe you might get more on that list. And he's a great seller, done deals with him on Super 8, 16mm and 35mm

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on September 06, 2013, 12:09 PM:

Good to hear from you Brad. Always in the background, but rarely heard from. All the best!

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on September 07, 2013, 04:06 AM:

Here are some 35mm films on the current eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/35mm-movie-feature

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on September 08, 2013, 12:36 PM:

I have a nice Std 8 film, called '35mm projectors', it is a collection of some dozen or so machines from the estate of Don Malkames from Yonkers NY - Particular details go into the technical aspect, etc - A fascinating history - Not sure if Don is still around nor his collection - Yet, another fine Blackhawk release - Shorty

UBB.classic^TM 6.3.1.2