Nazlı Dinçel’s films engage themes of disruption, arousal, immigration, trauma, and the body, for an afternoon exploring the physical properties of 16mm celluloid film. Participants will learn how to manipulate the physical surface, color, and texture of both found footage and clear 16mm film strips with direct hands-on techniques and in a supportive and collaborative environment be given time to create on their own. A variety of techniques and tools will be employed, from scratching or typing directly into the film emulsion to punching holes and even sewing through the film, in addition to adding color with inks and marker. This type of cameraless filmmaking (or direct animation) is a meditative process for filmmaker Dinçel in which the analog film becomes a sort of metaphor for the body. Participants are encouraged to come ready to experiment.