TRI THIS: Five Rolls. One Vision.

TRI THIS : Five Rolls, One Vision

TRI THIS: FIVE ROLLS, ONE VISION

What is TRI THIS?

TRI THIS is a community film photography project built around a simple challenge: Five rolls. One vision.

Earlier this year, I was fortunate enough to receive a substantial quantity of Kodak Tri-X 400 in 120 format after being named a finalist in Film Photographer of the Year 2026.

Tri-X is one of my favourite films. It's the stock I reach for most often, and it has played a huge part in many of the photographs I've created over the last few years. I could quite easily keep every box for myself. Instead, I'd like to share some of it with other photographers who are passionate about creating meaningful work on film. And the beauty of this film is : it can be used for anything, anywhere, anytime! So it is perfect to throw into the hands of a random selection of willing photographers and say "Hey, see what you can curate with this!".

Film photography remains a wonderfully creative corner of the photographic world. Its popularity continues to grow, particularly amongst younger photographers discovering analogue photography for the first time. At the same time, the cost of film continues to rise, making it increasingly difficult for many photographers to pursue personal projects. This project is my small way of giving something back.

Ten UK photographers will each receive one box of Kodak Tri-X 400 (five rolls of 120 - not 35mm!), completely free of charge, including postage. In return, I want to see what happens when talented photographers commit themselves to a single idea.

If you're outside the UK, I'd hate to risk the film being damaged by X-Ray etc, so I am afraid it is for UK photographers only except for those who want to take part anyway, using their own film. Lets see who shows interest.

The Challenge

The brief is simple: Create a cohesive body of work using the five rolls provided.

Your subject matter is entirely up to you. Portraiture. Landscape. Documentary. Architecture. Still life. Street photography. Your dog. Your cat. Your favourite green beans.

What matters isn't the subject especially. What matters is the intention. I want to see photographers commit to an idea and explore it properly. Rather than producing a collection of unrelated photographs, the goal is to create a small body of work that feels connected by a single vision, similar to my Vampirique Project, which spanned 1 year, 6 shoots, and dozens of rolls of film.

TRI THIS isn't about technical perfection.

It isn't about follower counts.

It isn't about expensive cameras.

It's about taking five rolls of film and pursuing one idea with purpose.

What's Required?

If selected, participants will be asked to:

Use the five rolls provided to create a cohesive project around a single theme or idea.
Submit a minimum of five final images from the project for inclusion in the final showcase.
Complete the project and submit images by 20th September 2026.
Participate in occasional project updates and group discussion throughout the project period.
Agree that selected images may be featured as part of the final TRI THIS project reveal.

Please only apply if you genuinely intend to take part. The aim is to create something enjoyable and rewarding for everyone involved.

Who Can Apply?

Anyone.

Whether you've been shooting film for twenty years or twenty weeks, I'd love to hear your idea.

Professional photographers are welcome.

Hobbyists are welcome.

Students are welcome.

Photographers with 100 followers are welcome.

Photographers with 100,000 followers are welcome.

Your application will not be judged on popularity, social media presence, professional status, or industry connections.

Instead, I'll be looking for photographers who have an idea they're excited about and a genuine desire to create something interesting. I'm far more interested in your vision than your follower count.

How Will Participants Be Selected?

There are only ten places available, so unfortunately not everyone can be selected.

Applications will be judged on a combination of:

The strength of the proposed idea.
The enthusiasm and thought behind the application.
The applicant's willingness to embrace the spirit of the project.
The potential for the project to result in an interesting and cohesive body of work.

There is no formula.

There are no points.

There are no hidden criteria.

I'm simply looking for ten photographers who are excited to create something meaningful.

Timeline

Applications Close: 20th July 2026

Successful Applicants Announced: Late July 2026

Film Dispatched: Late July 2026

Project Submission Deadline: 20th September 2026

Winner Announced: Late September 2026

What Can You Win?

Every successful applicant receives:

One box of Kodak Tri-X 400 (120 format).
Inclusion in the TRI THIS project showcase.
The opportunity to be part of a community of photographers working towards a shared creative goal.

In addition, one overall winner will then receive:

An additional box of Kodak Tri-X 400, to use as they like.

And thanks to the generosity of Phil Lynam at The Boardroom Studio, UK-based participants will optionally also have the opportunity to compete for:

A weekday morning or afternoon studio hire session at The Boardroom Studio, worth £110 (the studio is in Derby, UK).

I'm also exploring the possibility of a project showcase, meet-up, exhibition, or social gathering once the project concludes. Nothing is confirmed yet, but if enough interest exists, I'd love to bring people together to celebrate the work produced.

...And 20% Off Development!

But wait...there is more! As of 25th June 2026, thanks to a kind offer of further support from Dodo Film Lab, they are also offering the selected participants with 20% off development and scanning of 120 black and white film with a special code, specifically for this project. That code will be sent to the selected participants, after the closing date. So you could get a chunk of cash off your development and digitisation phase, as well! Thank you Dodo Film Lab! Giver them a follow on the ole Insta if you are a film photographer.

Ready to Apply?

If the idea of receiving five rolls of Tri-X and turning them into something you're genuinely proud of sounds appealing, I'd love to hear from you.

Tell me about your idea.

Tell me why you'd like to be involved.

And most importantly...

Show me your vision.

The form is below to apply...

1 Week in - Update:

3 Week - Update:

1 MONTH- Update:

As of 20th July, Applications are Closed!

True to my word, I let the submission process run to the 20th July, and now applications are closed. I've received dozens of great applications and now have to choose a top 10 to receive the free packs of 5 rolls of Kodak Tri-X 400. I'll be reading through them over the next few days and then send e-mails to the fortunate 10! Along with a request for their postal address. So watch this space...

As of 24th July, Participants Selected!

So I notified the applicants who are part of the project a couple of days ago. Most have already replied with their details and I have sent the film packs off to them today, Friday 24th July 2026, complete with a little flyer insert to make it feel more special!

I hope the boxes of film will arrive in the next couple of days. I am genuinely sad about the fact I cant send to the international applicants. There's been a few applicants to TRI THIS, and 4 of which I have asked to take part. But it is just incredibly expensive and more to the point, it comes with too much risk to post film internationally as a regular domestic shipper. I could end up paying around £15 or £20 to post a single box to, say, Australia, and it would take a week or two arrive and will likely go through at least one or several powerful x-ray machines on the way, and end up ruined. So a £60 box of film and £20 of postage generates nothing of use. That's why I am so happy to have these applicants in the project who are taking part anyway, using their own film and their own expense, to just be part of the collective project. Thank you! That makes it really special.