This studio course is an introduction to 16mm filmmaking presenting basic skills of production including cinematography, editing, lighting, and sound recording. Through a series of assignments and projects, students will become familiar with the Bolex camera, hand-processing techniques, optical printing, camera-less filmmaking practices and editing methodologies. There will be weekly screenings of diverse forms of experimental 16mm films along with readings and writing assignments. Enrolled students and top 5 waitlist students who DO NOT attend the first class session risk losing their place on the class roster.