Film Rescue International™
Please only submit one order form per shipment. Normally within one business day after you submit your order form, we'll contact you by email with your order form in that email thread. Any corrections or clarifications can be made then. This email conversation becomes your work order. Do your best here but don't worry it's not perfect.
First Name *
Last Name *
Company
Email *
To avoid confusion, we strongly recommend using only one email address for all orders and correspondence.
Phone *
Alternate Phone
Shipping Address (include a business name if applicable) *
City *
State / Province *
Postal / Zip Code *
Country *
Payment
We'll send your invoice by email; it will include a secure payment gateway. At that point, you'll enter your payment details. You may pay with PayPal or Stripe (for Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover). Billing is in USD. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
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If this is a resale order, please include a PO# or client reference
First, check the box that pertains to the type of work you're sending us. You'll see a box with "I have read and understood the information..." for the service you've selected. If you understand how our service works and pricing, check the box. Then you'll be able to see and choose the options you want.
If you don't understand how we work or our pricing, click the link (at the end of the "I have read and understand" line) to the appropriate service page and review the details. If you still don't understand, please take a picture of what you're sending and email that to us at mail@filmrescue.com with your questions and we'll make sure you're well informed. Your confirmation of understanding is required to proceed with the order form.
If you have more than one type of work to send, you may need to scroll up / down the page in order to complete additional sections. Check the "I have read and understood..." box, and then pick the options you want.
* Select at least one service.
a) Old Photographic Film Processing with digitizingb) Old Movie Film Processing with digitizingc) Photographic Digitizing of film that already has visible images (film not in light protecting housing or packaging)d) Lasergraphics Movie Film Digitizing of film that already has visible images (film not in light protecting housing or packaging)e) Video Transferf) Audio Tape Transfer
More information
I have read and understood the information of the Old Photographic Film Processing page linked above
You must click this box to continue placing an order.
Number of Films *
Your Development Options: * 1. Develop my film the safest way possible into B&W negative (even if it is color film).
29.00 USD per film plus 2.25 USD per recognizable image - no image, no charge
The safest way to develop film in questionable condition is to process it into B&W. This approach preserves the more durable silver image, giving us the best chance of success. Once the B&W version has been digitized, there is an option to chemically redevelop the film into color through a process known as "film acceleration".
After reviewing your B&W results, feel free to contact us, and we can discuss whether pursuing film acceleration would be worthwhile for your specific case.
2. I can live with risk. Attempt to develop my film direct to color
29.00 USD per film plus 2.25 USD per recognizable image - No image 20.00 USD
Note: Not available for B&W films, Kodachrome or k- process films, Dynachrome or similar non-substantive films (color dye not built in).
Not advised:
for any pre 2001 Kodak Film, when Kodak revised their emulsion to last longer, undeveloped.
Not advised for any pre 2010 non Kodak branded film
Any APS, 110, disc or 126 cassette film. We have found that these formats (in general) haven't stood up well beyond their expiry date.
When developing film directly to color, we use a specialized high-contrast aerial film developer to recover as much of the original image as possible. However, the risk increases significantly with the film's age and storage conditions, particularly if it has been exposed to high temperatures.
By choosing this option, you waive our “no image, no charge” guarantee due to the higher risk involved, and positive results cannot be assured. A non-refundable fee of $20 per film will be charged prior to starting the work.
* RECOGNIZABLE IMAGE: Please see the FAQ page here for information regarding what we consider "recognizable".
* TURN AROUND TIME: Please see the Old Photographic Film Processing page here for information regarding our turn around time.
Film Return *
Once we complete our work and send you access to your online gallery of images, you need to contact us by email to let us know you want your film returned. At that point, knowing what is on your film, you can more easily make the decision if it is worthwhile paying the 20.00 USD (more in the case of large orders) return S&H fee. Keep in mind that these very expired lost and found films we're processing now, aren't necessarily stable in the same way as film that had been developed in a timely manner, so this is not a reliable archival record. You won't be able to exceed the quality of our scans by doing them yourself or an outside agency... further making film return unnecessary. The film has primarily only sentimental value.
If we don't hear from you about returning your film, after 6 months, it will be disposed of.
If you have also sent previously developed film to be scanned, we definitely encourage you to have us return these as they are your archival record. In this case your newly developed films will also be returned for you to keep or dispose of.
I understand this (you won't be able to submit the order form without this confirmation)
I have read and understood the information of the Old Movie Film Processing page linked above
The safest way to develop film in questionable condition is to process it into B&W. This approach preserves the more durable silver image, ensuring that the film's content is not lost. Once the B&W version has been digitized, there is an option to chemically redevelop the film into color through a process known as "film acceleration".
2. I can live with risk. Attempt to develop my film direct to color negative
Note: Not available for B&W films, Kodachrome or k- process films, Dynachrome or similar non-substantive films (color dye not built in)
When developing film directly to color, we use a specialized high-contrast aerial film developer to recover as much of the original image as possible. However, the risk increases significantly with the film's age and storage conditions, particularly if it has been exposed to high temperatures. This process is not recommended for color films that are more than 20 years expired.
I also have already-developed film reels that I can see pictures on and would like digitized *
No (please continue filling out this section)Yes (you're done with the old movie film processing section; please continue with the 'Movie Film Scanning' section. All choices you make there will also apply to the film we're developing for you)
Transfer Options *
Process and transfer
95.00 USD per 50' or less; 190.00 USD per 100' 16mm. The minimum charge is billed before processing, the balance when work is complete.
Process only without digitization
Full price regardless of the results; no discount if no image salvaged. 75.00 USD per 50' or less; 150.00 USD per 100' 16mm. The full price is billed before processing. Return s/h is billed when work is complete.
* Choose at least one video format. Choose both formats: add 10.00 per 50' or less.
Video format options *MPEG-4 (most universally compatible format)ProRes MOV (Mac native video format)
Once we complete our work and have delivered the files to you online, you need to contact us by email to let us know you want your film returned and/or a drive with your files on it sent to you . At that point, knowing what is on your film, you can more easily make the decision if it is worthwhile paying the 20.00 USD (more in the case of large orders) return S&H fee. Keep in mind that these very expired lost and found films we're processing now, aren't necessarily stable in the same way as film that had been developed in a timely manner so this is not a reliable archival record. You won't be able to view them on a projector. You won't be able to exceed the quality of our scans by doing them yourself or sending to another service provider. The film has primarily only sentimental value.
If you have also sent previously developed film to be scanned, we definitely encourage you to have us return these as they are your archival record. In this case your newly-developed films will also be returned for you to keep or dispose of.
Photographic Film Scanning | Disc Film Scanning
I have read and understood the information of the Photographic Film Scanning page or the Disc Film Scanning page linked above
Choose your scan level *
For more information about our various scan levels, please visit our Photographic Film Scanning or | Disc Film Scanning page.
If you have Disc Film, 110, 16mm spy or Minox, Bronze is your only option due limitations on how far we can zoom the scanner. Don't mistake this for lower quality. With these formats, a 12 megapixel file amounts to about 10 000 dpi input resolution, which is absolutely enormous for these tiny frames
Bronze scanSilver scanGold scan
Would you like a 16 bit TIFF file in addition to the included JPEG file? Yes, include a TIFF file (additional cost)
$0.15 per image. TIFF format is 16bit Adobe RGB, 12MP
Would you like us to provide a higher resolution scan? Yes, Supersize to 20 Megapixels (additional cost)
$0.50 per image
Not available for Disc Film, 110 or Minox
Would you like us to provide a higher resolution scan? Yes, Supersize to 50 Megapixels (additional cost)
$1.00 per image
Would you like us to overscan beyond the image area (the photo will have a black line around it) Yes, overscan the image (additional cost)
$0.25 per image
Your original film is a one-of-a-kind archival record and will be returned to you by default. If you prefer not to keep it, you may opt to have it disposed of.
I authorize destruction of my original film. I do not want it returned and understand it cannot be recovered.
Save $20.00 (higher on large orders and orders outside of Canada/USA) by declining return shipping and handling
⚠️ This action is permanent. Unreturned film will be disposed of after scanning, secure digital backup, and delivery
I have read and understood the information of the Video Transfer page linked above
Number of Items *
Select the video format *MOVMPEG4
Return options *Online file delivery and return my tapesPurchase a drive from Film Rescue and return my tapesOnline file delivery only – no additional charge. Dispose of my tapes. Nothing will be physically returned. (*Not available for extremely large files.)
* What do we consider extremely large files?
I have read and understood the information of the Audio Tape Transfer page linked above
Select the audio output format *MP3AIFFWAVFLAC (lossless audio, sampling rate of 44.1kHz)
Return options *Online file delivery and return my tapes (MP3 file format only)Purchase a drive from Film Rescue and return my tapes
I have read and understood the information of the Movie Film Scanning page linked above
For more information about our various scan levels, please visit our Movie Film Scanning page.
Bronze scan (0.40 / ft)Silver scan (0.58 / ft)Gold scan (0.68 / ft)
Choose your output resolution *2K4K (add .32 USD per foot)
Choose your file format *MPEG-4 (most universally compatible format)ProRes MOV (Mac native video format)Unmanipulated TIFF image sequence (add 0.30 USD per foot)
* Choose at least one video format. Add a second format (Mpeg-4 or MOV only): add 0.20/ft.
Hard drive optionsI wish to buy an appropriate sized drive from Film RescueI have already consulted with Film Rescue and will include my own drive
Return options: *
Online file delivery + return my film. (*Not available for extremely large files.)Physical return delivery (digital files on a drive + film)Dispose of my film
We recommend keeping your film, as it could serve as a valuable archive for your family in the future.
Additional Information or Instructions
Please see the FAQ page here for information regarding what is necessary before sending your film
US orders by mail: Film Rescue, PO Box 88, Westby, MT 59275-0088
* First Class mail over 10 ounces and/or thicker than ½ inch must be mailed at a USPS retail counter.
US orders by courier e.g Fedex: Film Rescue, 212 Main Street, Westby, MT 59275
* Include our telephone number on the label; 1-800-329-8988
Westby, Montana is a remote town and couriers will often arrive outside of business hours. Delivery may be delayed if you request a signature.
Canada and all others countries: Film Rescue, 500 Grand Ave, Box 428, Indian Head, Saskatchewan, S0G 2K0 (Canada) 1-306-695-2300
* Once you submit your order you'll receive a copy at the email address you provided. If you have access to a printer, please print a copy of the order form to send along with your film.
Otherwise, please include at least your name, email and phone number inside the package with your film; once your film arrives, we'll match it with the online order form you've submitted.
* A service must be selected before submitting an order.
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