FilmNeverDie.com

Name

FilmNeverDie.com

Legal name

Customizable Commerce Pty Ltd

Website

https://filmneverdie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Photography Lab & Retail

NAICS

Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42341), Photofinishing (81292), Photofinishing Laboratories (except One-Hour) (812921)

SIC

Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861), Services-Photofinishing Laboratories (7384)

akta.pro primary industry

Camera & Lens Retail (Photo Cameras, Lenses & Optical Accessories) (CRACAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Photo & Video Output Devices (Printers, Portable Photo Printers, Photo Frames) (CRACAPAL), Lenses & Optical Accessories (Lenses, Filters, Adapters, Teleconverters) (CRACAPAF)

Keywords

• Film photography retail
• Analog camera sales
• Film processing lab
• Film development services
• Photography workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Retail (Cameras, Film, Accessories): Online sales of film cameras (SLR, rangefinder, point-and-shoot, Polaroid, disposable), 35mm/120/110/instant film, accessories, and FilmNeverDie branded merchandise (tote bags, camera straps). Sold via Shopify storefront with multi-currency support.
2. Film Development & Scanning Services: Core lab services processing C-41, B&W, E-6, and ECN-2 films in 35mm and 120 formats. Services include dev+scan, dev-only, rush processing, and push/pull. Scans delivered via Dropbox link. Negatives returned or archived.
3. Workshops & Education: Black & White Developing Class — one-day workshop held Sundays at the CBD store. Participants shoot, develop, and scan a roll of B&W film. Also scanner hire service for self-scanning.
4. Proprietary Hardware (Nana Camera & Film): Own-brand Nana Camera (award-winning reusable 35mm point-and-shoot) and FilmNeverDie branded films (IRO 400, Zombie 400 collaboration with Mr. Negative). Vertical integration into hardware manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FilmNeverDie operates an online and physical store in Melbourne selling analog cameras (SLR, rangefinder, point-and-shoot, Polaroid, disposable), film stocks (35mm, 120, 110, instant, Super 8), and accessories. The company runs a professional in-house film processing lab using FujiFilm Frontier equipment, offering C-41, B&W, E-6, and ECN-2 development and scanning. Additional offerings include own-brand hardware (Nana Camera, IRO 400 film, Zombie 400 collaboration), photography workshops, scanner hire, mail-in processing, and vending machine/dropbox access across Australia.

Product overview

FilmNeverDie is a Melbourne-based film photography retailer and lab offering a comprehensive portfolio of film photography products and services. The core offering includes own-brand cameras (Nana 35mm Film Camera), third-party film stocks (Kodak Portra 400, Kodak Ultramax 400, Ilford HP5 Plus, Fujifilm 200), collaborative films (FilmNeverDie x Mr. Negative), and accessories. Lab services include in-house film developing and scanning using FujiFilm Frontier equipment, supporting C-41, B&W, E-6, and ECN-2 processes in 35mm and 120 formats. Additional services include mail-in processing, vending machines and dropbox locations across Australia, scanner hire, and educational workshops such as the Black & White Developing Class. The company operates a retail store in Melbourne CBD and serves customers nationally through its e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nana 35mm Film Camera Award-winning reusable 35mm point-and-shoot camera with premium metal body, motorized film advance/rewind, aspherical coated lens, built-in flash with red-eye reduction, AA battery powered, and 2-year manufacturer warranty. Designed for beginners and enthusiasts entering film photography.
• Kodak Snapic A1 35mm Film Camera Full-frame 35mm film camera with 3-element glass lens, auto-load/advance/rewind, 2-zone focus, multiple exposure mode, and built-in flash with red-eye reduction, powered by 2x AAA batteries. Available as a bundle with film and develop & scan service.
• Kodak Portra 400 Colour Negative Film (35mm, 36 exp.)
• Kodak Ultramax 400 Colour Negative Film (35mm, 36 exp.)
• Ilford HP5 Plus 400 B&W Film (35mm)
• Fujifilm 200 Colour Negative Film (35mm, 36 exp.)
• FilmNeverDie IRO 400 Colour Negative Film (35mm, 36 exp.)
• FilmNeverDie x Mr. Negative Zombie 400 Film (35mm, 36 exp.)

Quantifiable outcome

• C-41 film processing: 3 business days average turnaround
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Your Local Film LabminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 March 2020Your Local Film Lab in Brisbane (1A/24 O'Connell St, West End, QLD) serves as a partner drop-off location for FilmNeverDie's film processing services. Equipped with 24/7 outside access box for customer convenience. Represents FilmNeverDie's regional expansion beyond Melbourne.
• Flight.labsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 March 2020Flight.labs in Adelaide (188 Franklin Street, SA 5000) serves as a partner drop-off location for FilmNeverDie film processing. Open Fri–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–3pm. Ballarat location flagged as upcoming expansion.
• Stupid VintageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 March 2020Stupid Vintage shop in Windsor (1/40 Green St, VIC) hosts a FilmNeverDie vending machine (Vendy) and drop-off box, operating within shop hours. Combines vintage goods retail with film services.
• AREPA DAYSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 March 2020AREPA DAYS in Preston (25 Preston St, VIC 3072) operates a 24/7 FilmNeverDie drop-off box only. No Vendy at this location. Represents the most accessible partner option with round-the-clock availability.
• Todo Good CoffeeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 March 2020Todo Good Coffee in Northcote (1A Timmins St, VIC 3070) offers a FilmNeverDie drop-off box for film processing, targeting the inner-north Melbourne film photography community.
• House of DarwinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHouse of Darwin in Darwin City (5/35 Cavenagh St, NT 0800) is listed as a partner drop-off location for FilmNeverDie film services, open 10am–5:30pm. Represents FilmNeverDie's first Northern Territory presence.
• Mr. NegativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilmNeverDie collaborated with Mr. Negative to create the Zombie 400 film — a special desaturated-colour, pronounced-grain film. Sold exclusively through FilmNeverDie as a co-branded specialty film product.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationFilmNeverDie's e-commerce store is hosted on Shopify Inc. Shopify provides the online e-commerce platform enabling sales of products and services, payment processing, and international shipping. Shopify stores customer data on secure servers with PCI-DSS compliance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Darkroom: US-based mail-order film development lab and camera/film retailer offering C-41, B&W, and E-6 processing with scanning. Directly comparable to FilmNeverDie's core lab services plus camera and film e-commerce retail.
• Richard Photo Lab: US-based premium film lab offering C-41, B&W, and E-6 development with high-resolution scanning for professional and enthusiast photographers. Comparable to FilmNeverDie's professional-grade lab services for serious film photographers.
• Lomography: Austrian company designing, manufacturing, and selling analog cameras and film with a strong community-led model including global retail stores and ambassador programs. Closely comparable to FilmNeverDie's hybrid analog retail, film sales, own-brand products, and community-event-driven brand building.
• Dwayne's Photo: One of the longest continuously operating film processing labs in the US, offering mail-in development and printing for C-41, B&W, and E-6. Comparable to FilmNeverDie's heritage lab-services model and analog processing capability.
• Blue Moon Camera and Machine: US-based hybrid retailer and film lab in Portland offering new and used cameras, in-house film development, workshops, and community events. Directly comparable to FilmNeverDie's combined retail, lab, and education model.
• Carmencita Film Lab: US-based boutique film lab specializing in C-41, B&W, and E-6 processing with a strong community focus and event-driven brand. Comparable to FilmNeverDie's lab services and community-led positioning.
• Northcoast Photographic Services: US-based mail-order film lab offering C-41, B&W, E-6, and ECN-2 development with scanning and archiving. Directly comparable to FilmNeverDie's multi-format lab services and mail-in processing model.

Broad incumbents

• KEH Camera: US-based large-scale retailer specializing in used and vintage cameras and photographic equipment, with a broader catalog than niche analog shops. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the camera and photographic equipment retail space where FilmNeverDie also operates.
• Adorama: US-based large multi-channel retailer of new and used cameras, film, and photographic equipment, with nationwide shipping. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping camera and film retail, though not specializing in analog or community-led services.
• B&H Photo Video: US-based large retailer of cameras, film, and a wide range of photographic and electronic equipment, including analog film and processing supplies. Comparable as a broad incumbent where FilmNeverDie competes in film and camera retail, though at vastly different scale and breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Film-Never-Die
• Facebookfacebook.com/FilmNeverDie
• Instagraminstagram.com/filmneverdie
• TikToktiktok.com/@filmneverdielab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/filmneverdie

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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