ECN-2 is the standard cinema film development process designed for motion picture films:

• Kodak Vision3 series films (50D, 250D, 200T, 500T)
• CineStill films (50D, 800T) - modified cinema films without Remjet layer
• Other professional cinema films with ECN-2 marking

ECN-2 films produce negative images with a special cinematographic color palette and a wide dynamic range.

Remjet (Removable Jet Black) is a black carbon layer on the back of cinema films:

• Protects film from light reflection in camera mechanisms
• Prevents halo effects in cinema projection
• Must be removed before development
• If not removed - damages chemistry and process

BFS is the only place in the Baltics offering complete Remjet removal using a specialized process.

Vision3 films are professional cinema films with unique properties:

• Wider color gamut and dynamic range
• Special color palette tonality (cinematographic look)
• Greater sensitivity to exposure precision
• Optimized for cinema projection and digital processing
• Remjet carbon layer on the back

The result is an authentic 'film look' with rich colors and smooth tonal transitions.

Yes! CineStill films are modified Vision3 films:

• CineStill 50D - from Vision3 50D (without Remjet)
• CineStill 800T - from Vision3 500T + special processing
• No Remjet removal required
• Can be developed in both C41 and ECN-2 processes
• The ECN-2 process produces more authentic cinema colors

We recommend the ECN-2 process for better cinematographic results.

We develop ECN-2 films twice per week, usually on Mondays and Thursdays. This is related to the following:

• The chemistry costs for ECN-2 are higher
• The Remjet removal process is complex
• A sufficient amount of films needs to be amassed

The turnaround time is 2-4 business days. For larger projects or urgent cases, please contact us individually.

We develop only 135 (35mm) ECN-2 films:

• Kodak Vision3, all 35mm versions
• CineStill 50D and 800T
• Other 35mm ECN-2 films on request

We do not develop: 120 cinema films (not available), 16mm and Super 8 films (no appropriate equipment), 65mm or other professional formats.

All 35mm ECN-2 development services include complete Remjet removal.

Yes, Push/Pull processing is available for ECN-2 films with the following limitations:

• Push: up to +2 EV (increases contrast and richness)
• Pull: up to -2 EV (reduces contrast and softens tones)
• The color shift is minimal compared to E6
• Maintains a cinematographic look

Vision3 films are quite tolerant to exposure errors; Push/Pull helps in creative projects.

ECN-2 development costs more than C41 for the following reasons:

• ECN-2 chemistry is 4-5 times more expensive
• The Remjet removal process requires additional time and materials
• A specialized process with precise temperature control (38°C)
• Unique service in the Baltics

On the other hand, the result is an authentic 'film look' with cinematographic quality that cannot be achieved otherwise.

No, the base price €5.90 is only for development with Remjet removal. We offer packages:

• Standard package: €9.90 - development + Remjet removal + scanning + index print
• High quality package: €10.90 - high quality scanning
• Cinematographic package: €24.90 - maximum quality scanning

All the packages include complete Remjet removal. For detailed information about cinema film scanning see our scanning section.

Developed ECN-2 films are:

• Carefully cleaned of all carbon particles
• Dried in special dust-free environment
• Can be placed in archival quality sleeves

The films can be collected at our store or delivered. Store films in a cool, dry place for optimal preservation. Remjet removal means that the films are ready for immediate scanning without carbon problems.