How to Buy Film Reels

Film reels are what bring big blockbusters to a theater near you. Even with the onset of digital photography and video, most movie theatres still use 16 mm film projectors and film reels. Some people use old film reels for home decorating and others find them a great thing to collect. Whether you are a collector or movie maker, here is how you can find film reels.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Look for local film production companies in your area. Talk to them and find out what vendors supply their company.

2. Check online for film reel suppliers offering bulk rates for large orders. These film supply companies give great rates for regular customers.

3. Try stock footage companies if you're looking for film reels of certain images you need for a project or marketing purposes. Although many companies only offer digital stock films and photos, some companies still have a wide selection of stock film reel footage available.

4. Consider looking for vendors of used film reels and tins for decorations, gifts for collectors or interesting party favor ideas. Used and empty film tins and reels make great theme décor for the movie buff or movie-themed party.

5. Use vintage movie dealers to find a variety of movie memorabilia including film reels. If you need equipment to run a vintage movie projector, vintage movie dealers are the way to go.

Tips & Warnings

• Know what size and type of movie reels you need for your project or projector before buying. Most film reels come in 16 mm or 32 mm size.