CineStill Film
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersLos Angeles, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
CineStill Film firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CineStill Film
- Legal name
- CineStill Film
- Website
- https://cinestillfilm.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CineStill Film industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Photographic Film and Chemistry
- NAICS
- Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing (325992)
- SIC
- Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Camera & Lens Retail (Photo Cameras, Lenses & Optical Accessories) (CRACAHAA)
Keywords
Where CineStill Film is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Los Angeles
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
CineStill Film business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Film Sales: Sale of proprietary CineStill film stocks (800T, 400Dynamic, 50Daylight, BwXX) and third-party films from Kodak, Ferrania, Ilford, and other manufacturers in various formats (35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10, 16mm, Super 8)
- Chemistry & Processing Supplies: Sale of film processing chemistry including developers, fixers, monobaths, and kits for C-41, E-6, and B&W processing, as well as processing equipment like tanks, processors, and temperature control systems
- Scanning & Finishing Equipment: Sale of camera scanning equipment including CS-LITE light sources, VALOI scanning kits, film holders, and software tools for digitizing analog film
- Camera & Accessories: Sale of cameras including disposable cameras, film cameras from Rollei, Pentax, and Kodak, plus accessories like filters, cases, and storage solutions
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Budget Film Options |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mid-Range Film & Chemistry |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Professional/Large Format Film |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Scanning Equipment |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium Cameras |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Free Software |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
CineStill Film product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CineStill Film develops, manufactures, and sells proprietary analog photographic film stocks (including 800T, 400Dynamic, 50Daylight, and BwXX), simplified home-processing chemistry kits (Cs41, Cs6, Df96, Cs2), camera scanning hardware (CS-LITE+ with SpectraCOLOR™), and free film-conversion software (CS Negative+ Convert Tools). The company also operates as a curated retailer/distributor of complementary analog photography products from partner manufacturers including KODAK, JOBO, ADOX, Ferrania, ILFORD, VALOI, and Ars-Imago, selling direct to consumers worldwide through its e-commerce storefront.
Product overview
CineStill Film operates as a curated analog photography marketplace offering a comprehensive portfolio of film products, chemistry, and scanning equipment. The core offering includes CineStill's proprietary film stocks (800T tungsten-balanced, 400Dynamic, 50Daylight, and BwXX black & white), alongside specialized chemistry kits (Cs41, Cs6, Df96, Cs2) for home film processing. The product ecosystem extends to camera scanning hardware including the CS-LITE+ with SpectraCOLOR™ technology, VALOI scanning kits, and JOBO processing equipment. Software offerings include CS Negative+ Convert Tools for Adobe Creative Cloud, featuring SpectraCOLOR™ color science. CineStill positions itself as a one-stop destination for analog photographers, distributing products from partner manufacturers including KODAK, ILFORD, ADOX, Ferrania, and JOBO International.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SpectraCOLOR: Color conversion technology developed by CineStill for film scanning and conversion
- CS Negative+ Convert Tools
- CS-LITE+
- Cs41
- Df96
- Cs6
- Cs2
- 800T
- 400Dynamic
- 50Daylight
Products and services
- 800Tungsten High Speed Color Negative Film Proprietary 800-speed tungsten-balanced color negative film for still photography, offering a distinctive halation effect around highlights. Targeted at analog photographers seeking tungsten-balanced motion picture aesthetics.
- 400Dynamic Versatile Color Negative Film Versatile CineStill color negative film with wide exposure latitude, designed for various lighting conditions and photography styles. Targeted at analog photographers seeking a flexible everyday film.
- 50Daylight Fine Grain Color Negative Film Fine grain ISO 50 color negative film optimized for daylight photography, offering exceptional image quality and color rendition. Targeted at analog photographers seeking high-resolution daylight results.
- BwXX Black and White Negative Film Black and white motion picture negative film adapted by CineStill for still photography, with a distinctive cinematic look and rich tonal range. Targeted at analog photographers seeking classic cinematic B&W aesthetics.
- CS Negative+ Convert Tools Free Adobe Creative Cloud compatible software tools for converting scanned color negative film into digital images, incorporating CineStill's proprietary SpectraCOLOR™ color science. Targeted at analog photographers digitizing their negatives.
- CS-LITE+ SpectraCOLOR™ Camera Scanning Light Source Hardware light source for camera-based film scanning, the first product powered by CineStill's SpectraCOLOR™ technology. Engineered from the ground up to maximize color potential of negatives in camera scanning. Targeted at analog photographers building camera-scanning setups.
- Cs41 Color Simplified 2-Bath Kit Proprietary C-41 color processing kit that reduces the traditional 3-bath process to 2 baths for convenient home processing of color negative film. Targeted at home-processing analog photographers.
- Df96 Developer and Fix B&W Monobath Single-step solution that combines developer and fixer in one bath for processing 16+ different black and white films at home. Targeted at analog photographers seeking simplified home B&W processing.
- Cs6 Creative Slide 3-Bath Process Kit Three-bath process kit for color timing, chrome reversal, and E-6 compatible slide film, reducing the traditional 6-bath E-6 process to 3 baths while maintaining dynamic range. Targeted at home processors of slide/chrome film.
- Cs2 Cine Simplified ECN 2-Bath Kit Safe and consistent 2-bath kit for processing low-contrast motion picture color negatives for ECP scanning, a simplified alternative to traditional ECN-2 processing. Targeted at filmmakers and advanced home processors working with motion picture stocks.
- VALOI easy120 Film Scanning Kit Modular, affordable camera scanning system for 120 medium format film. Targeted at analog photographers who want to digitize medium format negatives using a camera-based setup.
- JOBO DUO Color + B&W Film Processing Kit Complete JOBO film processing kit for 35mm and 120 formats, including tanks, reels, and chemistry for color and black & white film processing. Targeted at home film processors building out darkroom equipment.
- °Cs Temperature Control System (TCS-1000) Immersion circulator thermostat for precise temperature control when mixing chemistry and processing film at home, ensuring consistent development results. Targeted at home film processors needing precise temperature management.
- Zero-Waste Disposable Camera, 35mm Eco-friendly disposable 35mm film camera designed to reduce waste, available in multiple colors including Iris, Meadow, Aspen, and Poppy. Targeted at entry-level film shooters and casual users.
Companies that use CineStill Film
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
CineStill Film technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
CineStill Film partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- KODAKcoreCineStill is an authorized reseller of Kodak film products including Portra, Ektar, Tri-X, T-Max, Ektachrome, and motion picture films (VISION3 series). They offer both retail products and Hollywood local pickup for motion picture film spools.
- JOBO InternationalcoreCineStill distributes JOBO film processing equipment including processors, developing tanks, film reels, and complete processing kits. JOBO is highlighted as keeping 'the analog world going round.'
- ADOX FotowerkeminorCineStill offers ADOX film products including Rodinal developer, Scala reversal film, HR-50, CHS 100 II, and various developers and chemistry.
- VALOIcoreCineStill is the primary distributor for VALOI camera scanning equipment including easy120, easy35, and 360 series scanning kits, film holders, and accessories.
- FILM FerraniaminorCineStill distributes Ferrania film products including P30, P33, and Orto 50 black and white films, representing the return of 'the film that made cinema history.'
- Ars-ImagominorCineStill offers Ars-Imago products including LAB-BOX daylight developing tanks, accessories, and film retrievers for analog photography.
- ILFORD PhotominorCineStill distributes Ilford black and white film products including HP5 Plus, Delta, and FP4 Plus, plus chemistry and accessories.
- Adobe Creative CloudcoreCineStill's CS Negative+ Convert Tools are designed for Adobe Creative Cloud, available as a free download, providing film conversion plugins for Photoshop and Lightroom.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
CineStill Film competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Adorama: Adorama is a broad photo retailer carrying film, cameras, and processing supplies alongside broader electronics and pro video gear. It overlaps with CineStill's e-commerce film and camera offering but lacks CineStill's analog-curation, Hollywood pickup, and proprietary film/emulsion position.
- Kodak (Eastman Kodak): Kodak is the dominant manufacturer of motion picture and still film stocks (Portra, Ektar, Tri-X, VISION3) and CineStill's most important supplier. Kodak competes at the brand level across nearly every CineStill product category while relying on CineStill as an authorized digital channel and Hollywood pickup point.
- B&H Photo Video: B&H is a broad incumbent photo/video retailer that competes with CineStill on film stock, cameras, chemistry, and scanning gear with a much larger catalog, though it does not specialize in analog workflow or curate for the analog renaissance segment the way CineStill does.
- ILFORD Photo: ILFORD is a large established analog film and paper manufacturer (HP5 Plus, Delta, FP4 Plus) that CineStill also resells. It serves overlapping black & white and color negative markets through its own distribution, making it both a partner and an incumbent competitor in the same retail category.
Direct peers
- Lomography: Lomography is a direct peer offering proprietary analog films (Color Negative 400, Lady Grey), specialty cameras, and chemistry kits aimed at the same hobbyist and creative photographer segment that CineStill serves. Both operate as curated analog brands with strong community marketing and global e-commerce distribution.
- JOBO International: JOBO manufactures film processing equipment (processors, tanks, including the SilverBase Expert Sheet Film Processor) that competes directly with CineStill's chemistry and temperature control offerings. CineStill is JOBO's primary U.S. distributor, making them simultaneously core partners and adjacent competitors in lab equipment.
- Freestyle Photo Supply: Freestyle is a long-established analog photography distributor that resells Kodak, Ilford, and other film brands plus processing chemistry. It competes with CineStill directly for the same analog photographer customer via online storefront and curated marketplace approach.
Emerging players
- Ars-Imago: Ars-Imago makes the LAB-BOX daylight developing tank and related processing accessories for home film developers, overlapping directly with CineStill's processing equipment and chemistry offerings. It is both a partner (distributed by CineStill) and a niche competitor in the home-processing workflow.
- FILM Ferrania: FILM Ferrania is an emerging analog film manufacturer that revived Italy's historic Ferrania production to make P30 and P33 black-and-white films, plus Orto 50. It targets the same specialty film enthusiast customer as CineStill and is also distributed through CineStill's marketplace.
- ADOX Fotowerke: ADOX is a revived European analog film manufacturer producing specialty films (CHS 100 II, HR-50), developers (Rodinal), and Scala reversal film that competes in the same boutique film market; CineStill is an ADOX distributor, so they are both peer brands and channel partners.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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CineStill Film funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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CineStill Film M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about CineStill Film
What does CineStill Film do?
CineStill Film develops, manufactures, and sells proprietary analog photographic film stocks (including 800T, 400Dynamic, 50Daylight, and BwXX), simplified home-processing chemistry kits (Cs41, Cs6, Df96, Cs2), camera scanning hardware (CS-LITE+ with SpectraCOLOR™), and free film-conversion software (CS Negative+ Convert Tools). The company also operates as a curated retailer/distributor of complementary analog photography products from partner manufacturers including KODAK, JOBO, ADOX, Ferrania, ILFORD, VALOI, and Ars-Imago, selling direct to consumers worldwide through its e-commerce storefront.
Is CineStill Film a public or private company?
CineStill Film is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was CineStill Film founded?
CineStill Film was founded in 2013. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is CineStill Film based?
CineStill Film is headquartered in Los Angeles, United States, in the North America region.
How does CineStill Film make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Film Sales are the primary driver. The others are chemistry & Processing Supplies, scanning & Finishing Equipment and camera & Accessories.
Who are CineStill Film's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Adorama, Kodak (Eastman Kodak), B&H Photo Video and ILFORD Photo. Direct peers are Lomography, JOBO International and Freestyle Photo Supply. Emerging players are Ars-Imago, FILM Ferrania and ADOX Fotowerke.
Does CineStill Film have an API?
No public API is recorded for CineStill Film.
What industry is CineStill Film in?
CineStill Film's product category is Photographic Film and Chemistry. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACAHAA, Camera & Lens Retail (Photo Cameras, Lenses & Optical Accessories). Its NAICS code is 325992 and its SIC code is 3861.