Spectra Film and Video

What Spectra Film and Video does

Spectra Film and Video is a North Hollywood, California-based specialty motion picture lab and supply company serving professional and independent filmmakers, music video producers, and archival projects. Its core offerings are organized into four integrated service lines: chemical film processing (ECN-2 color negative, E-6 Ektachrome, D-96 black & white negative, and D-94A black & white reversal) across 35mm, Super 35, 16mm, Super 16, Regular 8, Super 8, and Double Super 8 formats; full-resolution film scanning using a DFT Scanity true RGB 4K (4096x3112) system and Spirit Datacine SDC 2000 HD scanner with output to ProRes422, ProRes4444, and DPX; factory-direct Kodak film stock sales (Vision3 50D/200T/500T/250D, Ektachrome 100D, Tri-X, Verita 200D, Double-X 7222); and camera and equipment rentals (Canon Scoopic M 16mm, Elmo sound projectors, film editor-viewers, splicers). A custom V3-S dedicated 8mm gate enables true 1920-pixel Super 8/Regular 8 scans, and Lipsner-Smith CF7200 ultrasonic cleaning and multi-tier Da Vinci color correction complete the post-processing workflow. Marquee engagements include film processing for Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans and Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods, plus music video work for Phoebe Bridgers, Vampire Weekend, and Foy Vance.

The business operates on a per-foot, per-roll, and per-hour professional services pricing model with bundled package pricing. Processing is billed by linear foot with format-specific rates ($0.24-$0.40/ft for 16mm; $24-$29/roll for Super 8; $0.35-$0.40/ft for 35mm) and discounts of up to 27% when bundled with scanning; scanning is billed at $425-$525/hour with a half-hour minimum. Film packages range from $149.95 (Super 8 1-pack) to $5,639 (16mm 4,000ft package). Equipment rentals are daily-rate ($25-$250/day), and tape digitization for legacy formats runs $95-$195/hour. Distribution combines a walk-in retail counter in North Hollywood (Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm Pacific, with after-hours drop box) and a nationwide e-commerce store with cloud-based file delivery. Customers span professional filmmakers (primary segment), independent/student filmmakers, and film archive/historical preservation projects. The company is an official factory-direct Kodak distributor and partner with DFT, Lipsner-Smith, Hama, Tayloreel, ProGaff, and SanDisk. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or public-market activity are disclosed; headcount is in the 11-50 employee range.

Name

Spectra Film and Video

Legal name

Spectra Film and Video

Website

https://spectrafilmandvideo.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spectra Film and Video is a North Hollywood motion picture lab providing chemical film processing, true 4K and HD scanning, camera rentals, and factory-direct Kodak film stock distribution to professional, independent, and archival filmmakers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motion Picture Film Lab Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861), Services-Photofinishing Laboratories (7384)

akta.pro primary industry

Production Accounting & Business Affairs (Accounting, Legal Clearances) (MPADAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Video Camera & Production Gear Retail (Camcorders, Cinema Cameras, Rigs) (CRACAHAB), Cameras, Imaging & Drones Distribution (CRAOACAH)

Keywords

• Motion picture film processing
• Film scanning services
• Kodak film distribution
• Camera equipment rentals
• Film digitization lab

Headquarters

HQ city

North Hollywood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Film Processing Services: Chemical film processing for various formats including 35mm, Super 35, 16mm, Super 16, Regular 8, and Super 8. Services include ECN-2 Color Negative, E-6 Ektachrome, D-94A Black & White Reversal, and D-96 Black & White Negative processing. Billed per foot of film or per roll with discounted rates for bundled scanning services.
2. Film Scanning Services: High-resolution film digitization using Scanity (2K/4K) and Spirit HD scanners. Services billed per hour with multi-tier pricing based on resolution and color correction requirements. Additional fees for sound upgrades and file vaulting.
3. Film Sales: Direct sales of Kodak motion picture film stocks including Vision3 color negative films (50D, 250D, 200T, 500T), Ektachrome 100D reversal film, Tri-X black & white reversal, and specialty films. Factory direct distributor offering fresh, refrigerated inventory with bundle discounts when combined with processing.
4. Equipment Rentals: Rental of film cameras and equipment including Canon Scoopic M 16mm, Elmo 16mm sound projectors, Super 8/Regular 8 editors, and film splicers. Daily rental rates.
5. Film Supplies and Accessories: Sale of production supplies including ProGaff tape, camera slates, changing bags, film leaders, editing supplies, X-ray protection bags, and storage media. Product warehouse distribution for Kodak, Hama, Tayloreel, and other manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Spectra Film and Video is a motion picture film lab and supply company offering chemical film processing (ECN-2, E-6, D-94A, D-96 across 8mm to 35mm formats), full-resolution film scanning using Scanity 4K and Spirit HD Datacine scanners, factory-fresh Kodak film stock sales, camera and equipment rentals, digital tape digitization, and film production accessories. The company serves professional filmmakers, independent cinematographers, production companies, students, and archival projects from its North Hollywood facility with walk-in counter service, an e-commerce store, and nationwide shipping.

Product overview

Spectra Film and Video is a motion picture film processing, scanning, and supply company offering a comprehensive suite of services for filmmakers. The core offerings include film processing (ECN-2 color negative, E-6 Ektachrome, D-96 black & white negative, and D-94A black & white reversal) across 35mm, 16mm, Super 8, Regular 8, and Double Super 8 formats; full resolution film scanning using DFT Scanity 4K and Spirit HD datacine systems outputting to ProRes and DPX formats; and factory-fresh Kodak film stock sales in various formats. The company also provides all-inclusive film packages bundling film, processing, and scanning; digital tape capture services for legacy formats; camera and equipment rentals; and proprietary accessories including camera slates, film changing bags, and set supplies. Cloud-based file delivery and remote server access complement the digital workflow services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Film Processing Services Chemical motion picture film processing for 35mm, Super 35, 16mm, Super 16, Regular 8, and Super 8 formats, including ECN-2 Color Negative, E-6 Ektachrome, D-94A Black & White Reversal, and D-96 Black & White Negative processing. Billed per foot or per roll with discounted rates when bundled with scanning services.
• Film Scanning Services Full resolution film digitization using DFT Scanity (true RGB 4K up to 4096x3112) and Spirit SDC 2000 Datacine (HD 1920x1080) scanners. Outputs to ProRes422, ProRes4444, and DPX with multi-tier color correction. Billed per hour with half-hour minimums.
• Kodak Film Stock Sales Direct sales of factory-fresh, refrigerated Kodak motion picture film stocks including Vision3 color negative (50D, 250D, 200T, 500T), Ektachrome 100D color reversal, Tri-X black & white reversal, Verita 200D, and Double-X 7222 in Super 8, 16mm, and Regular 8 formats.
• Camera & Equipment Rentals Daily rental service for film equipment including Canon Scoopic M 16mm camera, Elmo 16mm and Super 8mm sound projectors, Super 8/Regular 8 editor-viewers, and Ciro/Guillotine Super 8 film splicers.
• Digital Tape Capture Digitization service for legacy tape formats including Hi-8, Digital 8, Video 8, and MiniDV, outputting to DVD MPEG-2 or editable Quicktime .mov files. Billed per hour at 1:1 ratio with half-hour minimum.
• Client Cloud Server Access Hyper-fast on-site server providing remote access to downloadable editable film transfer files from anywhere in the world, priced at $1.00 per gigabyte with $50 minimum.
• Kodak 16mm All-Inclusive Film Packages All-inclusive bundles combining Kodak 16mm film, premium processing, film assembly, ultrasonic cleaning, and full resolution 2K Scanity or HD Spirit scanning at discounted rates (up to 27% savings). Available in 100ft, 400ft, 800ft, 2000ft, and 4000ft sizes.
• Kodak Super 8 All-Inclusive Film Packages All-inclusive bundles combining Kodak Super 8 film, premium processing, film assembly, ultrasonic cleaning, and full resolution 2K Scanity or HD Spirit scanning. Available in 1-Pack ($149.95), 4-Pack ($569), 6-Pack, 8-Pack, 12-Pack, and 24-Pack configurations.
• File Vaulting Storage 30-day secure file vaulting for completed film transfer files at $25 minimum (10 cents per GB beyond 250GB). File recovery available at $300 minimum without active vaulting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 27% savings on film packages when bundled with processing and scanning vs. individual purchases
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KodakcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial factory direct distributor of Kodak motion picture film products including Vision3 color negative stocks (50D, 250D, 200T, 500T), Ektachrome 100D reversal film, and Tri-X black & white films. All film is factory fresh and refrigerated at Kodak-recommended 55 degrees to maintain quality.
• DFT Film (Digital Film Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of the DFT Scanity scanner, described as the world's best film scanner. Spectra uses Scanity equipment for true RGB 4K scanning services. DFT Scanity is used exclusively by the best labs for high-end commercial content.
• HamaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFactory direct distributor for Hama motion picture equipment and accessories including film splicers and supplies.
• TayloreelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFactory direct distributor for Tayloreel motion picture equipment and accessories.
• Lipsner-SmithcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of the CF7200 ultrasonic film cleaning system used by Spectra for professional film cleaning services. The CF7200 provides full immersion cleaning with warm solvent bath, ultrasonic agitation and gentle buffing.
• Richard Photo LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop-tier still film lab recommended for still photography services not offered by Spectra. Provides E-6, C-41, and B&W on-site services. Referenced as 'Top Tier' in Spectra's referral list.
• Ghetto Film School - LAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit film education organization selected by Spectra as highly recommended. Funded by Spike Lee and other celebrities, offering free education in shooting 16mm projects for artists under 35.
• ProGaffminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of ProGaff premium gaff tape, a leading brand since 1977. Spectra distributes ProGaff tape for use on film sets and in theaters.
• SanDiskminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of USB flash drives and SSDs for digital file storage and delivery. Spectra offers SanDisk drives as recommended media for file transfers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colorlab: Maryland-based motion picture film processing lab offering 16mm and 35mm processing and scanning. Comparable niche film lab serving independent filmmakers and archives.
• Pro8mm: Specializes in Super 8 and 16mm film processing and scanning for consumer and semi-pro markets. Comparable to Spectra's indie/Super 8 customer segment with bundled processing and scanning packages.
• DuArt Media Services: Historic New York-based film processing and post-production lab serving feature films, television, and corporate clients. Comparable analog film processing and digital intermediate services, though geographically separate.
• FotoKem: Long-established Burbank-based motion picture lab offering film processing, scanning, and post-production services. Directly competes with Spectra for LA-based professional filmmakers and provides overlapping analog scanning services.
• Cinelab: Full-service motion picture film lab serving Hollywood, New York, and Atlanta. Provides chemical processing (color and B&W) and high-resolution scanning for feature films, television, and commercials — direct competitor in the same niche.

Broad incumbents

• ARRI: Major manufacturer of professional film and digital cinema cameras, lenses, and lighting. Comparable as the underlying equipment ecosystem Spectra serves, though ARRI is a manufacturer rather than a service provider.
• B&H Photo Video: Large-scale electronics and film equipment retailer with deep filmmaker customer base. Overlaps with Spectra's equipment/supplies retail and rental offerings, though B&H serves a much broader catalog.
• Technicolor Post-Production: Globally scaled post-production and visual effects major offering film scanning, color grading, and VFX as part of a much broader service portfolio. Represents the scaled end of the same market Spectra operates in.

Others

• Kodak (Eastman Kodak): Primary manufacturer of motion picture film stocks that Spectra distributes and processes. Indirect vertical relationship — Kodak supplies Spectra's film inventory and depends on labs like Spectra for processing/scanning of its motion picture film customers.

Emerging players

• D4Darious / D4 Darkroom: Smaller boutique film processing lab offering still and motion picture film development. Comparable indie/analog film service orientation with overlapping customer base of analog enthusiasts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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