Dragon Film film
Dragon Film is a small UK-based brand that hand-respools interesting, sometimes vintage or expired-style film stock under its own numbered series, aimed at photographers who enjoy an experimental, unpredictable look. Compare Dragon Film prices on Filmproof.
About Dragon Film
The Story of Dragon Film
Dragon Film is a low-profile UK-based operation, with little public information about its founders or exact founding date. What is clear from its products is the approach: Dragon Film re-spools a variety of interesting film stocks under its own numbered branding, rather than manufacturing anything itself. Sources vary between products, No.1 is described as manufactured in Ukraine, while No.2 draws on vintage East German stock, giving the range a genuinely varied, sometimes experimental character from one batch to the next.
Dragon Film's Camera Film Ranges
Dragon Film's core range is a numbered series of hand-spooled 35mm black and white films, running from No.I through at least No.VI, each a 24-exposure roll with its own characteristics and recommended exposure settings that can vary meaningfully between products. In late 2025, the brand introduced its first colour film, DragonFilm CI, rated at ISO 100 and pushable up to ISO 800. None of Dragon Film's products are DX-coded, so they aren't suited to fully automatic cameras that rely on DX detection.
Choosing the Right Dragon Film
Because specifications and character vary from one numbered release to the next, it's worth checking the specific recommended settings for whichever Dragon Film stock you pick up. These are best suited to photographers who enjoy a vintage, unpredictable look rather than consistent, repeatable results. Compare Dragon Film prices on Filmproof.