Lockdown sure is a rollercoaster. Some days you want to do absolutely nothing and then other days you’re ready to dabble.
And one of the most simple hobbies you can pick up, tap into or keep going with is film photography. All you need is your point and shoot camera, a fresh battery and a new roll of film.
For all of us regular analogue enthusiasts, it’s been tough coming to terms with the fact that we can’t frequent our beloved film stores. But that doesn’t mean we can’t love them from afar, especially because they’re open right now. And their ready for business.
Read on to check out every Melbourne film store that’s currently accepting rolls via drop-off or mail-in. It’s time, get that lockdown film going!
FilmNeverDie
These legends are accepting rolls via drop off to their onsite vending machine, mail-in, or via any of their other three machines.
Check out their up to date list of vending machine locations which include the CBD, Windsor, Preston and Murrumbeena.
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Halide Supply
Based in Collingwood, these guys are accepting rolls via onsite drop-off or through their mailing system. To mail in your film to Halide, you’ll need to first fill out their online order form, ensuring that your name matches that of your form.
Hillvale
While Hillvale have a stack of dropbox locations across Melbourne, they won’t be attended until lockdown ends. Until then you do have other options: mail-in or drop-off to their Brunswick digs.
Ikigai
To get your film developed by these guys, you can either drop it off to their store, or mail-in. Before you do, make sure to fill out their online order form. Be sure to mail-in to their PO Box in Williamstown and not their store address.
Walkens House of Film
You’re in Fitzroy? These are your guys. They don’t have any off-site dropbox boxes, but they are accepting onsite drop-offs as well as mail-ins. Fill out the form here.
Elliots
The Malvern stalwarts are accepting film rolls via drop-off.
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