Analogue Film Lab

Mount Studio—an incubator for experimental and reflective artistic practice—proudly presents the Analogue Film Developing Darkroom Lab, a dedicated space for hands-on photographic exploration, located within the creative environment of the Eastman Atelier.

Founded by artist and photographer Lojithan Ram, Mount Studio is a multi-functional art space, home to a working artist’s studio and personal archiving museum. While it once hosted a wide range of art programs, Mount Studio now focuses exclusively on photography and vintage printmaking workshops, held both in the studio and at external venues.

This new darkroom is more than a technical facility—it exists within the living energy of the artist’s studio, where artistic processes unfold daily. It’s a space where film photography is not just revived but deeply lived, offering a slower, more intentional approach to image-making.

Whether you are an experienced photographer or a curious beginner, this darkroom welcomes you to engage with analogue methods at your own pace.

Black & white and colour film developing

High-resolution film scanning

Sri Lanka’s lowest film developing rates

To accommodate transport and courier costs from regional collection points to our Colombo studio, the development charges will vary by location:

Western Province (Colombo & suburbs)

Standard Delivery (7 days): LKR 3,500 per film
Speed Delivery (3 days): LKR 5,900 per film

Other Provinces (Central, Southern, Northern, Eastern, etc.)

Standard Delivery (10 days): LKR 4,500 per film
Speed Delivery (5 days): LKR 6,500 per film

By appointment only – Special sessions available for those wishing to hand-develop their film

This intimate lab invites a community of artists, photographers, and film lovers to gather, learn, and create together. It is both a celebration of the past and a bold step into the evolving narrative of analogue photography in Sri Lanka

To get your negatives developed, please follow the instructions below 

1. Visit one of the nearest locations to drop your film(s) into the Mount Studio film drop box.

Our film drop box is now available in several locations across the island: Mount Studio in Maharagama, the Barefoot in Colombo 03,  Art'o'Son Studio Gallery in Galle Fort and Wild & the Sage in Unawatuna.

2. Scan the QR code on the envelope and fill in the information.

3. Make the payment via bank transfer and attach the slip to the Google form, including the envelope number and drop-off location(Account information is available in the Google form).

4. For more information on film development, feel free to reach out at +94781047921 | +94112850721

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