
IMAX film negative, Los Angeles, California.
The documentary Side by Side investigates the history, process and workflow of both digital and photochemical film creation. Remember, for almost one hundred years there was only one way to make a movie — with film.
Sidy by Side, a new documentary produced by Keanu Reeves, takes an in-depth look at this revolution. Through interviews with directors, cinematographers, film students, producers, technologies, editors, and exhibitors, Sidy by Side examines all aspects of filmmaking — from capture to edit, visual effects to color correction, distribution to archive. At this moment when digital and photochemical filmmaking coexist, Sidy by Side explores what has been gained, what is lost, and what the future might bring. ❚