16mm and 35mm two-projector changeover system allowing the projection of the majority of prints in circulation and the training of projectionists

Roughly one hundred seats; spacious enough for performances

For the public to congregate and discuss films over a drink; can also be used for pedagogical activities and as an exhibition space

16mm/35mm processors for negative (camera originals) and positive (projection prints) in color and black and white, machine for washing prints after subtitling, film cleaning machine 

For preparing development baths

Hand processing, flat printing, photographic enlargers

Inspection and handling of film elements on light tables and editing tables, rewinds, negative cutting, synchronizers, refrigerators for unexposed film

To strike 16mm and 35mm sound prints

Optical printing (effects, speed modifications, superimpositions, format changes involving Super 8, 16mm, 35mm)

16mm/35mm overhead camera, kinescope (video to film)

For creating 16mm and 35mm optical soundtracks

Film elements and portable projectors

Parts for machine maintenance and storage of extra machines

For working with electronic boards and the maintenance of cameras and portable projectors

Repair and production of mechanical parts via turning, milling, 3D printing, etc.

For everyday maintenance of the space, storage of tools and raw materials

Workspace, technical documentation

Conference room, kitchen for the team and filmmakers working at the lab

Laser subtitling of 16mm and 35mm projection prints

Navire Argo’s collection of 16mm and 35mm films (from the Cinémathèque Française and private collections)

Archives of the organization L’Abominable going back to 1996

Film to digital transfers, workstations for digital editing and color grading

For editing 16mm and 35mm film

Camera and post-production equipment

To host filmmakers who have travelled long distances to work at the lab