In this installment of WINDING THROUGH, Vinegar Syndrome Film Archivist Oscar Becher unveils the hidden complexities of digitally preserving STORY OF A JUNKIE from 16mm Original Negative AB Roll. Learn more about the history of 16mm, delve into the process of editing on film, and get your fix of archival insider info! https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage/products/story-of-a-junkie | Vinegar Syndrome

In our second installment of film format-specific videos, Vinegar Syndrome Film Archivist Oscar breaks down the element from which THE PLAYGIRLS AND THE VAMPIRE was scanned and restored, a 35mm Fine Grain Master Positive. Find out what separates a Fine Grain Master from other elements, get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of work done by Vinegar Syndrome restoration artists, and sink your teeth into how we find the best-surviving film elements to bring to your screens. | Vinegar Syndrome

Thank you, everyone, for making 2025 a banner year for Vinegar Syndrome! We couldn't be more excited about the New Year and can't wait to celebrate our 13th birthday with Subscriber Week 2026. Here's a quick message from VS Co-Founders Ralph Stevens and Ryan Emerson, along with Brandon Upson (Scanning & Restoration Artist / Iconoscope), Justin LaLiberty (Operations Director at OCN / Cinématographe), and Steven Morowitz (Operations Director at Mélusine / Distribpix Inc.), each sharing some news r