single cartridge shooting

Super 8 is a unique format in that you've a fixed length of recording medium, in a tamper proof container, that is easily accessible for a relatively small investment. The single cartridge film festivals grew up out of a desire to tell a story on a single cartridge of film, shooting it in order, with no edits - a totally different kind of film challenge - one that makes the most of Super 8's attributes.

Usually, the first time the filmmaker will see it is at a public screening with or without a recorded or live soundtrack - as you can imagine, there are nerves all round!

Recognising the rise of these festival phenomena, we've assembled a range of handy hits, tips and advice to make your shoot run more smoothly. The challenge of shooting your film, shot by shot, with only in camera edits and assembling a seperate soundtrack, can be daunting - but with some simple planning and a bit of forthought the results can be truly stunning.

The possibilities are endless with just a Super 8mm camera and a single cartridge of film, so, if you want to learn more, read on...

straight 8 on Channel 4

Whilst the tensions rose in Cannes for the 2008 straight 8 screenings, Channel 4 ran four of the films in their 3 Minute Wonder slot. We've got those films on the podcast...
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Single cartridge anatomy

After a particularly stressful single cartridge shoot we decided to analyse what we did to try and learn a few lessons. Read one...
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The Other Half

Nick Scott's amazing straight 8 film illustrates just what's possible with some technical know how, ingenuity and a whole load of filmmaking confidence!
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straight 8 on DVD

The best of the best in 2008 from the world's biggest single cartridge Super 8 film festival, on one handy DVD!
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