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Donate to The Celluloid Collective

Fuel the Future of Film

We're building something special—an analog hub that gives back.

At The Celluloid Collective, our mission is to keep film photography and filmmaking alive, accessible, and thriving. That means putting gear into the hands of people who need it, offering affordable resources, and creating a home for analog in a digital-first world.

This only works with community support. That's where you come in.

What Your Donation Supports

Your donated cameras, gear, film, or funds help us:

  • Fix up and rehome vintage cameras at affordable prices

  • Fund our community space and darkroom in New York

  • Host free or low-cost workshops and events for photographers and filmmakers of all levels

  • Provide film and gear to schools, students, and artists who need it

  • Develop resources and tutorials that make analog film less intimidating and more accessible

  • Keep rare and discontinued film formats in circulation

We're not here to hoard donations—we're here to redistribute them in ways that matter.

Where the Gear Goes

We lovingly repair and test many of the cameras we receive. Some are donated to schools or community programs. Others are sold at affordable prices in our shop—giving people access to gear that might otherwise be out of reach.

Every sale helps fund this mission. That includes film giveaways, community programming, educational content, and building out our analog workspace.

We'll always use donations with purpose—and when we sell, it's to keep the cycle going.

What You Can Donate

We accept:

  • Working and broken film cameras (35mm, medium format, large format)

  • Motion picture gear

  • Film stock (fresh, expired, or short-dated)

  • Lenses, meters, accessories

  • Darkroom gear

  • Financial contributions (every dollar counts)

If you're unsure if we can take something, just shoot us a message at info@tccfilm.com.

How to Donate

Gear Donations: Ship to: The Celluloid Collective Attn: Donations [Your Address Here] Brooklyn, NY [ZIP]

Please include a note with your name and email so we can say thank you—and share where your donation ends up.

Monetary Support: [PayPal / Stripe / Other donation link here]

We are not a501(c)(3) status. Donations are not tax-deductible, but every bit goes directly back into the community.

Be Part of the Movement

We believe film should be for everyone—not just those who can afford $30 rolls or rare cameras. With your help, we're changing that.

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