Comments on: Got any old 8mm film reels or photo slides you want to get rid of?

By: Recycling Electronics

Recycling Electronics — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:02:54 +0000

Before disposing or repuposing the old film it may be worth checking the content. It’s possible there might be some unique content that might be usefull to a library or musium.

If you are certain that the footage has no historical purpose then separate out any metal as it can always be recast. The film itself is problematic as it’s usually combustable, and contains many chemicals that restrict it’s effective repurposing.

By: Ian McCartney

Ian McCartney — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:04:28 +0000

I have approx 50 400ft reels of super 8 cine film of various holidays in the UK in the 60′s & 70′s if anyone would like them.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:18:53 +0000

If anybody has any 35mm movie film or photographic slides I would love them for a college project.
email me at amy_rolo@hotmail.com
or you could post them to 2 Weaver Avenue, Shevington Park, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 4YU
Since im a poor student i cant pay for postage [I would love to pay for it but simply cannot afford to :( ], but if you send me your address or email address i’d happily send you some pictures of how i used your slides or film :)
thanks

By: nigel self

nigel self — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:39:40 +0000

I would like to say a big thanks to all those folk who have sent me some slides, they are great so if you have any more please send them to me at [address deleted].

EDITED by louisa: Nigel has asked me to remove his details – they’ve moved offices. Thanks for all the offers over the years!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:33:18 +0000

Dear John, Please come back to me suerobbking@gmail.com regarding videos etc.

By: nigel self

nigel self — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:46:42 +0000

Hi Providence can you send them to me at [address deleted]
Mnay thanks………………Nigel

EDITED by louisa: Nigel has asked me to remove his details – they no longer need videos/tapes. Thanks for all the offers over the years!

By: providence

providence — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:40:28 +0000

Hi there I have a lot of old 8mm that I want to give away…..please let me know the best way to send it…and they will be yours. awesome 70′s and 80′s fotage of San Diego California

By: nigel self

nigel self — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:38:52 +0000

Hi gang we now want any unwanted films on 8mm or super 8 for showing at day centres and at community film shows any types/subject as in cartoon,or old comedy ones or?
we recently for example received some very nice old British films showing some sports events as in football and boxing matches that type of thing ………we would also still like any old holiday or family films you may still have.

Please call me on [number deleted].
Nigel

EDITED by louisa: Nigel has asked me to remove his details. Thanks for all the offers over the years!

By: John Pring

John Pring — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:18:12 +0000

I’ve started a MEDIA RECYCLING PROJECT in Oxfordshire because I’ve got quite a few tapes I’ve recorded over the years and I don’t want to put them into the Landfill or PAY to have them recycled – so if you live in or around Oxfordshire… drop me an e-mail! OR we can collect if you’ve got enough tapes (Within a reasonable distance or course!)

We are collecting all types of “Media” – Video & Audio tapes, Computer disks, Floppy disks, cds, dvds, reel to reel, 8mm, records, etc. to be recycled. We erase the tapes (Degauss), strip them down to separate the different types of plastics, shred them then sell the plastic to companies to make new items!

Any profit we make we will be giving back to the community

John Pring
Coordinator
Media Recycling Project

By: Jokin

Jokin — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:25:52 +0000

I´ve seen in a spanish web how someone created a lamp with old photo slides or films. I liked the light through the slides holes!

The link: http://www.basurillas.org/lampara-de-pelicula/

By: Lady Enza

Lady Enza — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:01:14 +0000

Wendy Russell from She’s So Crafty (HGTV) created bases and pots withthis side of film. Removing the film from the reel roll up (in the same flat shape as it was on the reel).

Use double sided tape to stick the end down

Holding the film with you finger tips carefully push the film outward near the centre. The further you are from the exact center the wider will be the diameter of the bottom of your finished bowl or vase.

Shellac the inside and out. This is not a waterproof or food safe final product.