Our Mission
Our mission is exclusively dedicated to supporting “Traditional Cinema Filmmakers” worldwide. Both professionals and students engaged in the craft of hands-on storytelling though sprocketed 16 or 35mm film. We provide and repair the tools required to view, cut, project, and transport the material.
In the forefront of our expertise comes Steenbeck repair and restoration, many of the machines in use now are upwards of 40 years old and running strong. Warranteed used machines represent the majority of Steenbeck sales at a fraction of the price of new ones. Difficult to find Steenbeck parts have been stockpiled to assure upkeep for the years to come. Steenbeck rentals are a ideal choice for gentle previewing and preparation of archival film collections for storage or transfer to video. We also provide support for KEM and Moviola editing equipment.
Our prompt on-site repair service Nationwide is provided by Dwight Cody whose factory training and 40+ years in practice assures dependable results. His early experience in servicing the New England area has resulted in the ability to anticipate and prepare for the unexpected, second to none. He currently maintains over 200 machines from coast-to-coast and extending into the Deep South and the Great Lakes regions. Specializing in Preventative Maintenance Contracts for Independents, Universities, and Archival collectors such as the Library of Congress where minimum downtime and precision is critical.
We maintain a select inventory of dependable equipment including Steenbeck flatbeds, Power rewinds, Magnetic audio film recorders and Moviola upright editing machines. Accessories such as Guillotine splicers, Moviscop viewers, Hollywood rewinds, and Eiki projectors are ready for delivery. Other complimentary services useful to film production are 16mm edge numbering, audio and film/video transferring services.