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Close-up of a film slate clapperboard representing the production decision between shooting on film or digital
Cinematography9 min read

Film vs. Digital in 2026: A Side-by-Side Cost Breakdown for a 12-Day Shoot

A full line-item cost comparison for a 12-day indie narrative feature shoot on 35mm film versus digital acquisition on an ARRI ALEXA 35, covering stock, processing, scanning, crew differentials, equipment, and delivery costs at 2026 pricing.

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35mm film reels stacked in a film canister beside a digital storage device illustrating film vs digital comparison
Post-Production14 min read

Film Reel vs. Digital: What the Footage-to-Runtime Math Tells Us About the End of Celluloid

Uses the film reel calculator to ground the economics of shooting on celluloid -- cost per foot, runtime, processing, scanning -- compared to equivalent digital workflows. An educational post with strong historical authority.

Film StockDigitalPost-Production