straight 8 began in london in 1999. it’s now a global filmmaking challenge every filmmaker should try…

can you make a great film on just one roll of super 8mm?
with no re-takes, no editing, no grade, no post-production at all
you make all your final visuals only with each pull of your camera's trigger
you can’t cheat because we process your film for you
you even make your soundtrack ‘blind’ and we line it up to the first frame of picture
the first time even you see your own film is when the audience does, if it's good enough to be selected*

straight 8 is open to anyone anywhere who’s brave enough to try it

if you have a straight 8 in you, we want to see it

click the competitions link in our menu to see what you can take part in now, and the watch link for your inspiration and entertainment

straight 8

* shootout is our format for up to 20 creative companies, and every film gets screened - no matter how it comes out. find out all about shootout here