17 Reflective Evaluation Study Lost Analogue project Figure 4 Perceived innovation in collaborative / joint filming and rehearsal processes Source: LOST ANALOGUE project , project evaluation survey, 2024 W ORKING WITH ANALOGUE FILM TECHNIQUE F ILMMAKERS E XPERIENCES PARTICIPANTS REFLECTIONS ON ANALOGUE FILMMAKING AND INNOVATION For many young filmmakers, the opportunity to work with analogue technology was the projects most significant innovation. Almost unanimously, they emphasised how using celluloid, rather than digital, demanded a new mindset, bringing both creative constraints and opportunities. As one participant explained, The use of celluloid was new... the sketch film nature of the project was also unfamiliar territory for me. Others noted how the limited film stock necessitated precision and discipline, contrasting simply with the more forgiving nature of digital workflows . On the one hand, it taugh t us moderation and precision... we didnt have an infinite amount of raw material, observed one participant. Another remarked, Working with finite resources... you had to be very careful about the scope. The projects hands - on and largely self - directed approach was also appreciated, as participants managed all stages of production while still receiving guidance as needed: It was hands - on, we could try everything on our own, we organised and planned the shoots ourselves, but we always got help when we asked for it. This experience led to a deeper appreciation of film as a medium, with some noting how 10 13 2 2 5 6 0 5 10 15 20 The filming / rehearsals gave me a completely new perspective The filming / rehearsals were innovative in many ways There were innovative elements in the filming / rehearsals, but not in all areas There were only a few new elements in the filming / rehearsals, mostly similar to a traditional creative process Filmmakers Musicians