[Frameworks] would you send unexposed film by us mail to europe?

[Roshanak Elmendorf]

Hi Isaac,
When you use FedEx do you( is it necessary to) mention unexposed film and do you request special handling?

On Feb 1, 2014, at 10:06 AM, Isaac Brooks <isaacbrooks22 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Moira, 
> 
> I've received and sent both unexposed and exposed film quite a few times through the mail, more usually domestically as opposed to overseas, but I have never once had a problem with either x-rays or handling. I think both Francisco and Marco are in good practice however, as they're encouraging you to protect your materials from the inconsistent stuff that happens from one place to another. 
> 
> That said, I have had film go through the x ray machines at airport security a lot, and practically all the film I have received is the mail, or, I am willing to bet, was mailed at some point. Regarding the service used, I'd actually trust FedEx over USPS + another postal service ANY day of the week. Better tracking, better handling, less multiple carriers, faster, but certainly a bit more $. But not worse in terms of handling or reliable delivery. Just insure it for the max. 
> 
> I say perhaps mail some, and bring some with you personally. If anyone's traveling with you, beg them to bring some too. Bring a dummy can/roll to show airport people what you are carrying. Also, have a plan to protect your exposed stock even more, as that's the priceless entity. I'd say that's your bigger issue actually, unless you'll be processing somewhere over there. Good luck, 
> 
> Isaac
> 
> On Saturday, February 1, 2014, Marco Poloni <mar.poloni at gmail.com> wrote:
> i would never ever send unexposed film through the mail. it's against
> all safety rules in filmmaking practice. how would you really know
> it's not going to be exposed to x-rays, even if you're told so by the
> people at the counter? how do they know what the guys at some remote
> airport or facility really do? not to mention mishandling, as
> Francisco points out.
> Marco
> 
> On 31 January 2014 21:12, Francisco Torres <fjtorrespr at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Maybe by a courier service, never through fedex or HDL.... I have heard
> > horror stories of missing film. X rays may be a minor risk compared to
> > misplaced negative.
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 3:29 PM, ev petrol <epetrol2 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> hey folks
> >> wondering if it's safe to use the US postal service (in terms of x-rays &
> >> the like) for sending unexposed film from the US to Ireland ...? Any advice?
> >> thanks! Moira
> >>
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