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== Vision ==  
== Vision ==  
* Celluloid film development lab  
* Celluloid film development lab  
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** Multiple film projectors
** Multiple film projectors
** Many more devices to enable celluloid film production  
** Many more devices to enable celluloid film production  
** Multiple film enlargers


== Resources provided to show films at the omni ==
== Resources provided to show films at the omni ==
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== Collective Members ==
== Collective Members ==
* ~ 10 people
* ~ 10 people
1. Tooth
* 1. Tooth
2. Zach Iannazzi
* 2. Zach Iannazzi
3. Tatiana Luboviski-Acosta
* 3. Tatiana Luboviski-Acosta
4. Matt Christiansen
* 4. Matt Christiansen
5. Linda Scobie
* 5. Linda Scobie
6. Mark Wilson
* 6. Mark Wilson
7. Mary Helena Clark
* 7. Mary Helena Clark
8. Jason Wade
* 8. Jason Wade
9. Isaac Sherman
* 9. Isaac Sherman
* 10. Lauren Oconnor
* 11. Chloe Minervini
* 12. David Keenan


== Financial Contribution to OOC ==
== Financial Contribution to OOC ==
* $600 to start.
* $500 to start.
* BH was originally offered free space by OOC to incubate their community resource  
* BH was originally offered free space by OOC to incubate their community resource  
* Will contribute more $ as project / membership grows [fill in]
* Will contribute more $ as project / membership grows


== Floorplan ==  
== Floorplan ==  
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== Form questions ==
== Form questions ==
1. Mission statement
=== 1. Mission statement ===
What do you do? What happens in the world because you exist? (1-3 sentences)
What do you do? What happens in the world because you exist? (1-3 sentences)


* By creating an artist-run film lab and workspace/screening space we will be enabling a large community of people working in photochemical celluloid filmmaking (motion picture and still photography) a unique resource to bring their work through all stages of creation, production, and exhibition in a encouraging community atmosphere. The importance of this is manifold in that it would be the only entity of it's kind in the western united states, and that it will also be part of a growing community of small artist-run labs worldwide that are providing the ability to work in format that is being forcibly rarified towards extinction due only to the dictates of industrial capitalism which no longer see the medium as profitable. By reclaiming the modes of celluloid production from this rapidly crumbling industry we will not only be both keeping the art form alive and accessible but we will also be providing a space to make works outside of the artistic, ideological, and financial compromises inherent in a commercial market. 
By creating an artist-run film lab and workspace/screening space we will be enabling a large community of people working in photochemical celluloid filmmaking (motion picture and still photography), a unique resource, to bring their work through all stages of creation, production, and exhibition in a encouraging community atmosphere.  


2. Origin and group history
=== 2. Origin and group history ===
How did you start? What have you done? (1-3 sentences)
=== How did you start? What have you done? (1-3 sentences) ===


3. Participation in the Omni
Black hole history, natural sympathy with b+w photography group, sees the need for a community space
The importance of this is manifold in that it would be the only entity of it's kind in the western united states, and that it will also be part of a growing community of small artist-run labs worldwide that are providing the ability to work in format that is being forcibly rarified towards extinction due only to the dictates of industrial capitalism which no longer see the medium as profitable. By reclaiming the modes of celluloid production from this rapidly crumbling industry we will not only be both keeping the art form alive and accessible but we will also be providing a space to make works outside of the artistic, ideological, and financial compromises inherent in a commercial market. 
 
=== 3. Participation in the Omni ===
Why are you interested in becoming a member? How does your group intend to use the space? What are your needs? (less than 5 sentences)
Why are you interested in becoming a member? How does your group intend to use the space? What are your needs? (less than 5 sentences)


4. Group finances and paying rent
We see the Omni project as an important entity of resistance and community and it seems the perfect place to get involved! Our group intends to use two spaces in the basement to set up a wet chemical lab and a dry work space. We also intend to outfit the ballroom and disco room for various sized screenings, (and would like to set up a projection booth if approved) for community and event use. Exhibition is an important way to promote education and also provide funding for our collective and the Omni costs at large. By outfitting common spaces for cinematic presentation, we will be transforming them into a greater community asset for the film collective as well as the Omni.
 
=== 4. Group finances and paying rent ===
What does your group do to support itself financially? What is your best plan for contributing your potential share of rent to the Omni? (less than 5 sentences)
What does your group do to support itself financially? What is your best plan for contributing your potential share of rent to the Omni? (less than 5 sentences)


5. Dedicated space
We can commit to $500 in rent while we are developing our spaces. We recognize that this is an expensive building and want to do everything possible to contribute as much as possible and will keep finances transparent. Our collective members will pay a monthly fee to cover rent costs, with future plan that as more people join, we can contribute more. We also want exhibitions and screenings to contribute to rent costs and raising money for the Omni. We plan to have a multi-tiered membership engagement/payment model.
 
=== 5. Dedicated space ===
If your group would like some dedicated space at the Omni, what square footage and what features are you looking for? Which specific rooms do you feel might be suitable? (1-3 sentences)
If your group would like some dedicated space at the Omni, what square footage and what features are you looking for? Which specific rooms do you feel might be suitable? (1-3 sentences)


6. Other contributions to the Omni
Two spaces in the basement on the east and west sides, keeping wet and dry rooms separate. Please see floor plan for details.  
This question should inspire some imagination. We are exploring ideas to pay rent and purchase the building in the long-term. The basic plan is for each group paying a share of rent. Potential plans include groups sharing profit from their activities, producing Omni events, and booking other events. What is the best-case scenario for using the Omni space to further support your group? (less than 5 sentences)


7. Additional
=== 6. Additional ===
Is there any other information that you think would be useful for us to know about your group? (as many sentences as you like)
Is there any other information that you think would be useful for us to know about your group? (as many sentences as you like)
Our collective is a group with vastly different skills to share and trade. We represent a wide breadth of knowledge and through workshops and educational events, can share these skills and talents and promote arts in our community.

Revision as of 21:46, 8 November 2014

Vision

  • Celluloid film development lab
  • Communal workspace
  • Film screenings and workshops


Lab / Machines provided to the community:

    • 1x film processor
    • 1x contact printer
    • 1x optical printer
    • 1x flatbed editor
    • 1x sync machine
    • Multiple Rewinds
    • Splicers
    • Multiple film projectors
    • Many more devices to enable celluloid film production
    • Multiple film enlargers

Resources provided to show films at the omni

    • 1x Xenon 16mm film projector (very bright :)
    • Digital HD video projector
    • Some equipment augment existing sound system

Screenings

  • Can bring screenings of filmmakers & films to the space

Collective Members

  • ~ 10 people
  • 1. Tooth
  • 2. Zach Iannazzi
  • 3. Tatiana Luboviski-Acosta
  • 4. Matt Christiansen
  • 5. Linda Scobie
  • 6. Mark Wilson
  • 7. Mary Helena Clark
  • 8. Jason Wade
  • 9. Isaac Sherman
  • 10. Lauren Oconnor
  • 11. Chloe Minervini
  • 12. David Keenan

Financial Contribution to OOC

  • $500 to start.
  • BH was originally offered free space by OOC to incubate their community resource
  • Will contribute more $ as project / membership grows

Floorplan

  • Proposed use


Form questions

1. Mission statement

What do you do? What happens in the world because you exist? (1-3 sentences)

By creating an artist-run film lab and workspace/screening space we will be enabling a large community of people working in photochemical celluloid filmmaking (motion picture and still photography), a unique resource, to bring their work through all stages of creation, production, and exhibition in a encouraging community atmosphere.

2. Origin and group history

How did you start? What have you done? (1-3 sentences)

Black hole history, natural sympathy with b+w photography group, sees the need for a community space The importance of this is manifold in that it would be the only entity of it's kind in the western united states, and that it will also be part of a growing community of small artist-run labs worldwide that are providing the ability to work in format that is being forcibly rarified towards extinction due only to the dictates of industrial capitalism which no longer see the medium as profitable. By reclaiming the modes of celluloid production from this rapidly crumbling industry we will not only be both keeping the art form alive and accessible but we will also be providing a space to make works outside of the artistic, ideological, and financial compromises inherent in a commercial market.

3. Participation in the Omni

Why are you interested in becoming a member? How does your group intend to use the space? What are your needs? (less than 5 sentences)

We see the Omni project as an important entity of resistance and community and it seems the perfect place to get involved! Our group intends to use two spaces in the basement to set up a wet chemical lab and a dry work space. We also intend to outfit the ballroom and disco room for various sized screenings, (and would like to set up a projection booth if approved) for community and event use. Exhibition is an important way to promote education and also provide funding for our collective and the Omni costs at large. By outfitting common spaces for cinematic presentation, we will be transforming them into a greater community asset for the film collective as well as the Omni.

4. Group finances and paying rent

What does your group do to support itself financially? What is your best plan for contributing your potential share of rent to the Omni? (less than 5 sentences)

We can commit to $500 in rent while we are developing our spaces. We recognize that this is an expensive building and want to do everything possible to contribute as much as possible and will keep finances transparent. Our collective members will pay a monthly fee to cover rent costs, with future plan that as more people join, we can contribute more. We also want exhibitions and screenings to contribute to rent costs and raising money for the Omni. We plan to have a multi-tiered membership engagement/payment model.

5. Dedicated space

If your group would like some dedicated space at the Omni, what square footage and what features are you looking for? Which specific rooms do you feel might be suitable? (1-3 sentences)

Two spaces in the basement on the east and west sides, keeping wet and dry rooms separate. Please see floor plan for details.

6. Additional

Is there any other information that you think would be useful for us to know about your group? (as many sentences as you like)

Our collective is a group with vastly different skills to share and trade. We represent a wide breadth of knowledge and through workshops and educational events, can share these skills and talents and promote arts in our community.