[Frameworks] getting through airport x-ray

[John Woods]

Where is "over there"? Cuba? My advice is don't worry about it. Just take the film in your carry on.

I've had film zapped from trips to Mexico with no problems. Last summer, I traveled from Canada to U.S. to Peru to Boliva and back again with 35mm Tri-X (400asa). There were several internal flights in Peru so the film was x-rayed over 10 times with no ill effects. As my Spanish is very weak I didn't bother trying mention I was carrying film. There was never any question about the film or inspection.




________________________________
 From: Peter Hofstad <ifififmag at gmail.com>
To: frameworks at jonasmekasfilms.com 
Sent: Monday, September 2, 2013 2:19:17 PM
Subject: [Frameworks] getting through airport x-ray
 


Hey all, 

I'm traveling internationally with a bolex and 16mm film at the end of this month. Any advice you have about getting through airport security/customs intact would be appreciated. 


Specifically I'm worried about the x-ray machines/ light exposure on the film.Once I shoot over there, what's the best way to bring it back? Would it be safer to mail it back the states?


Thanks, 

Peter W. Hofstad

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