Film Ferrania represents Italian excellence in the world of film. It all began decades ago when Ferrania emerged as one of the leading producers of photographic and cinematographic film.
Our films became synonymous with quality and style, capturing the imagination of directors, photographers, and artists from around the world. From that moment on, the name "Ferrania" became a symbol of excellence in the analog film industry. Italian masters of the mid-20th century, such as Pier Paolo Pasolini, Vittorio De Sica, Roberto Rossellini, and Federico Fellini, created many of their most iconic films on P30 stock.
Today, the Ferrania research and development team continuously works on the development of new films capable of capturing the imagination of artists, photographers, and filmmakers worldwide.

Film Ferrania is the unrivaled pioneer in introducing a completely new range of black and white films. Our film is born with its own distinct character, which can be subtly manipulated during printing. Ferrania film is not a generic commodity that can be swapped with others. With its high silver content, our film possesses the incredible capability to capture an abundance of information, granting the opportunity, during development and printing, to reveal intricate details that would otherwise fade into obscurity—especially in the depths of shadows.

THE HISTORY OF FILM FERRANIA

1882

An explosives factory was built on the banks of the Bormida River in the village of Cairo Montenotte in the Liguria region of Italy.

1938

FILM Ferrania reaches a major milestone when the number of staff hits 500, and factory space totals 90,000 square meters.

1948

Vittorio De Sica’s Italian neorealist drama filmThe Bicycle Thiefis released, beginning a long-running relationship between Ferrania and Italian film masters like Fellini, Rossellini, Pasolini and many (most) others.

1964

Ferrania was a highly respected company, and a major presence in Europe. 3M came calling from America, and grew Ferrania into the third largest film manufacturerin the world.

2008

The iPhone is invented, redefining photography forever and eliminating 90% of the market for film. Ferrania was too big (in factory size) and too small (in brand name) to survive.

2012

Nicola Baldini and Marco Pagni visit the shuttered Ferrania campus and discover the potential for a sustainable future for analogue film.

2014

"100 More Years of Analog Film" Kickstarter campaign raises funds from 5500+ members of the photography and film community. The money rescues key equipment from the scrap pile for future use.

2017

"Handmade" production techniques result in the first product release, Ferrania P30 Alpha. The response from the film community is overwhelmingly positive.

2018

With the entry of the new partner Silvio Pignone, a comprehensive reconfiguration of the equipment was undertaken to ensure consistent production and quality over time. The research activities received a fresh boost with the introduction of modern measuring machines, etc.

2022

The substantial investments finally put the Ferrania team in a position to achieve a stable and reliable production state, enabling full-time production of black and white films.