It’s a process: The former croupier taking a gamble to bring back film
Jordan Dautovic is launching a film processing facility in Melbourne, marking the first of its kind in Australia since 2013. He aims to cater to the increasing demand for shooting on celluloid, despite the dominance of digital projection. Dautovic's venture is supported by a significant piece of equipment previously owned by Peter Jackson.
- ▪Jordan Dautovic is opening Chroma Film Lab, a dedicated movie film processing facility in Melbourne.
- ▪This facility is the first in Australia since 2013, responding to a growing demand for shooting on celluloid.
- ▪Dautovic acquired a film processing machine that was previously used for Peter Jackson's films.
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