The Film Photography Project began about five years as a
bi-weekly internet radio show, The Film Photography Podcast.
A staff of volunteers headed up by Michael Rasso produce a
bi-weekly show (what show) aimed at informing, engaging and inspiring film
photographers around the world.
Since its inception the FPP has gained a lot of interest and
has built a community of photographers that are interested in film photography
and offers opportunities to share their creative output, experiences and
passion for film photography.
The FPP also does something else that is quite
remarkable. Listeners send in equipment
they either come across or no longer require and the FPP re-distributes camera,
lenses and other sundries to anyone with a genuine interest in film photography
and wishes to have a go. Recently, the
FPP donated 15 film cameras and 150 rolls of film to a project in Africa. In addition to this they have also supported projects
in high schools with the gift of cameras and film.
Michael and the team also organise Walking Workshops that like-minded
people can book to attend and head out with the team to take photographs. Many of these are in the US where FPP is
based but they have been known to venture over here! The hope is that one day they would like to
return (maybe to the North, this time lady and gents!).
Over recent years the FPP has grown to include its own store
that sells film cameras and supplies at very reasonable rates and excellent service.
One thing is guaranteed, the enthusiasm for shooting film
(and Tim Tams) shines through each and every show.
The fortnightly podcast can be downloaded from iTunes or the
FPP website.
Photographs from the team and its listeners can be found in
its flickr group.
The new show is out today and is well worth a listen. Well done FPP keep up the good work!!!
After a couple of days off for Half-Term we return to business as usual!