LaborBerlin is a self-organized DIY analog film lab in Berlin.

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  • Summer Screening

      LaborBerlin presents its annual Summer Screening on August 17. Join us for an evening of new films and performances by our members. For this edition, we’re also happy to have with us Bernd Brehmer from Werkstattkino, who will present in our garden a program of Scopitones, 16mm jukebox films from the 1950’s and 60’s.…

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  • DIFFRAKTION #8

    scroll down for English LaborBerlin eV presents: DIFFRAKTION # 8 at CLCLR, 10th February 2018 / Admission 7pm, beginning at 7:30 pm Following the success of the international symposium on the current situation of analogue film culture “Film in the Present Tense”, LaborBerlin eV is proud to present the eighth edition DIFFRAKTION. On Saturday, February 10,…

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  • Film in the Present Tense – Photos

    A big thank you to everyone that attended, organized and participated in FILM IN THE PRESENT TENSE! It was a wonderful event. We’re happy to see so much interest in the well being of analog film. We’re eager to continue the discussion. Thanks for making our community stronger!

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  • Film in the Present Tense

    In spite of claims of its obsolescence, analog film is still alive. It continues to exist as an inimitable artistic medium, put to use in myriad forms around the world. Nonetheless, in the context of our ever-expanding digital landscape, analog film faces new challenges that have forced it into a process of deep transformation. What…

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  • Alternative Emulsions

    Alternative Emulsions

    Date: September 23 – 24, 2017 Workshop: 10am – 5pm (both days) Location: LaborBerlin, Prinzenallee 58, 13359 Berlin This workshop is open to non-LaborBerlin members. Participation is limited and pre-registration is required. To register for the workshop please send an email to Workshop fee for non-members: 50 € A hands-on workshop that concentrates on…

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  • Analog Workshop

    Analog Workshop

    Date: August 18 – 23, 2017 Location: LaborBerlin, Arsenal, Silent Green, Kornmanufaktur LaborBerlin is proud to announce a new, comprehensive film workshop in collaboration with Arsenal – Institute für Film und Videokunst. The more we are dedicated to preserving, rediscovering, and revitalizing archival films, the more we have to make sure that there is enough…

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