ARTFEED — Contemporary Art Intelligence

Fränk Home Film Processor Automates Motion Picture Development

other · 2026-07-31

Fränk, a new home film processor tailored for Super 8, Double 8, and 16mm film, has been introduced by Vintage Visual in partnership with Arno Peever. This innovative device automates essential film development processes such as agitation, timing, and temperature control, while requiring manual film loading and chemical handling. It accommodates both black-and-white and color processes, including C-41, E-6, ECN-2, and ECP-2E, utilizing a motorized reel with an integrated temperature sensor for automatic adjustments. Launched on Indiegogo on July 31, 2026, Fränk achieved its funding target of $37,806 in just 7 minutes and 13 seconds, with early-bird prices starting at $1,061 for the processor. Additionally, Vintage Visual unveiled Fränkie, a manual developing tank designed for affordability. The processor, measuring 6.4 × 14.6 × 13 inches and weighing 10.6 pounds, features two 18650 lithium-ion batteries, USB-C charging, and an IP56 rating, along with a two-year warranty.

Key facts

  • Fränk is a home film processor for Super 8, Double 8, and 16mm film.
  • It automates agitation, timing, and temperature compensation.
  • Supports black-and-white, C-41, E-6, ECN-2, and ECP-2E processes.
  • Uses a motor-driven reel system and built-in temperature sensor.
  • Reduces chemistry requirements to approximately one liter.
  • Launched on Indiegogo on July 31, 2026, and reached funding goal in 7 minutes 13 seconds.
  • Early-bird prices: $1,061 for processor, $294 for reel and tank.
  • Designed and manufactured in Estonia.
  • Fränkie is a manual daylight developing tank using the same reel system.
  • Based on technology from Vintage Visual's AGO Film Processor.
  • Prototype testing showed density variation between log 0.01 and 0.02.
  • Dimensions: 6.4 × 14.6 × 13 inches; weight: 10.6 pounds.
  • Uses two 18650 lithium-ion batteries, charges via USB-C, IP56 rating, two-year warranty.

Entities

Artists

  • Arno Peever

Institutions

  • Vintage Visual
  • Indiegogo
  • PetaPixel

Locations

  • Estonia

Sources