Develop a Super 8 film
Handcrafted development of Super 8 / double 8 / 16mm films in Brussels
Have you found an old Super 8 or Double 8 film and are looking to bring it back to life? Do you have a short film project in Super 8? That's great, because the Studio Baxton, in Brussels, develops your super 8 reels (even expired ones!) and their digitisation in 2K or 4K.
At Baxton Studio, your images are treated with the utmost care, in black & white or colour, depending on the type of film.
📦 Easy shipping from all over Belgium and Europe.
At the address : Studio Baxton, place de la vieille halle aux blés 29, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium.
Closure of the service between 10 August and 20 September for colour negative films.
Super 8 film development
Studio Baxton develops your films Super 8 and Double 8 in black & white or colour, as well as 16mm (black and white only) taking into account the technical characteristics of your film stock:
- Film developmentKodak Vision3 colour (50D, 200T, 500T) and Kahl (NC19/ NC22/ NC24/ NC26) in negative,the digital file is indeed in positive..
- Film developmentKodak Tri-x black and white in positive:the film can be projected.
- Recent or expired films: we also process expired films, with particular care for Kodachrome (black & white processing only).
- Customized services: development only, development with 2K or 4K scanning, simple scanning or telecine, according to your needs.
- Shipping from Belgium and Europe: simple, fast, with return on USB key or hard drive if you wish.
- Deadline: approximately 3 weeks
Super 8 / Double 8 development prices
Recent color film | Expired film / BW | |
Development only | 53€ | 63€ |
Dev + scan 2K (film 15m) | 68€ | 78€ |
Dev + scan 4K (film 15m) | 78€ | 88€ |
👉 Ektachrome / UT18: cross-processing only (negative).
👉 Tri-X BW : positive development (possibility of projection).
👉 Kodachrome 40 / Agfa Moviechrome: Development in black and white.
👉 CT18 : more development possible.
Digitisation of Super 8 / Double 8 / 16mm reels
We digitise all types of Super 8, Double 8 and 16mm filmsin colour and black and white, recent or old.
Scanning only 2K with color calibration | €1.5/m |
Scanning only 4K with color calibration | €2/m |
Scan tele cinema | €1/m |
Sortie vidéo Apple ProRes 422
Digitisation options:
Example of a scan with visible perforation :
Example of a scan without visible perforation :
16mm film development
16mm film development prices (30m) - black and white only
Dev only (film 30m) | 88€ |
Dev + scan 4K (film 30m) | 108€ |
How to prepare your film before sending it?
To ensure everything goes smoothly with the development of your Super 8 film, here are our recommendations before sending it by mail:
Check your movie
Identify the format (Super 8, Double 8, 16 mm), the type (recent, expired, Kodachrome…) and its general condition.
Also check that you can see "Exposed" on the visible part of the film; if you don't see it, your film is not finished!
Prepare your packaging
Pack it in a rigid cardboard box or protective packaging to prevent any damage during transport.
We are desperately waiting for fiber optic internet!
We cannot send you a 4K scan via link, the file is far too large.
Add a USB flash drive or external hard drive to your package. We can also offer you a brand new USB flash drive for €10, which we will add to the quote.
Attach your instructions
Pssst, little tip🤫
This is extremely important for quick processing because we receive a lot of films by mail!
-> Add your full contact details
->the type of service desired (development only, with 2K/4K scanning),
->the speed at which you filmed
->if you want the perforations to be visible in the scan.
Send your parcel
We recommend sending a package with a tracking number to our address:
Studio Baxton,
Place de la Vieille Halle aux Blés 29, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.
Upon receipt of your package, we will contact you by email to confirm the option you prefer and send you a payment link.
We have brand new Super 8 films in our online shop!
FAQ about Super 8 film development
The price depends on the type of film and the services chosen:
- Color development only: from €45 for recent film (15m), €55 for black and white or expired film.
- Scan-based film processing: expect to pay €60 for 2K and €70 for 4K for recent color films. Expired and black and white films require manual processing (additional €10).
- Options: cross-processing for Ektachrome/UT18 developments.
Yes, we develop expired and Kodachrome films, but we do it by hand.
Expired film requires more delicate handling and can produce less predictable results: loss of contrast, color shift, damaged areas.
For Kodachrome, development is done only in black and white, because the color process no longer exists in the laboratory.
Kodachrome films can no longer be developed in color: the specific process (K-14) has not been offered by any laboratory for years.
At Studio Baxton, we offer a black and white processing service that preserves images with a high-contrast result. This type of development requires special care to minimize defects related to the age of the film.
Yes, but with caution: damaged film (breaks, torn perforations, irregular winding) can be developed, but the result will depend on the actual condition of the film.
At Studio Baxton, we take the time to examine each film before processing to limit the risks: depending on the damage, some images may be lost or deteriorated during the process.
Turnaround times vary depending on the period and workload: generally allow 4 to 6 weeks between receiving the film and returning the digital files or developed film.
⚠️ We always communicate estimated delivery times upon receipt, and certain periods (e.g. maintenance, holidays) may result in a longer delay.
Where can you find us to drop off your Super 8 film?
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–19:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–19:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–19:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–19:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–19:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–19:00 |
| Sunday | 14:00–18:00 |
A question about our Super 8 development
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