PolaCon 10
PolaCon's 10th Anniversary!
Date
Sunday
September 28, 2025
Time
Location
Join us September 25-28 in Denton & Dallas, Texas for three and a half days of instant film fun!
#PolaCon10 will be packed with 20+ demos, talks, Q&As, panel discussions, workshops, photowalks, live music, special surprises, and much more!
PolaCon takes place at multiple venues, read carefully!
Need a place to stay? We have a limited number of specially-priced hotel rooms available just for our attendees. You can view those by clicking here.
Whether you’re a beginner just starting your instant film journey, or an instant film aficionado, we’ve got something for you! Below is a tentative schedule. More details coming soon!
Thursday Sept. 25:
6pm-10pm: Meow Wolf Mixer
Catch some of DFW's best drag and burlesque performers on stage in the Neon Kingdom, and explore the mysteries of The Real Unreal! 21+.
Tickets available at Meow Wolf. Use promo code "POLACON" at checkout for 25% discount.
Friday Sept. 26:
- 10:00 AM: 14th Annual State Fair Of Texas PolaWalk
- All Afternoon: For those unable to make the State Fair Polawalk, we'll have arts & crafts workshops and family-friendly programming at Harvest House (331 E. Hickory, Denton, TX 76201)
- 1:00 PM: Instant Film 101 - ALL AGES, led by Alexas at Harvest House
- 2:00 PM: Make Your Own Photo Frame
- 3:00 PM: Emulsion Lifts, led by Renee Medina
- 4:00 PM: Mixed Media Station
- 6:00 PM - ???: We wrap up the first official day of PolaCon 10 at Rubber Gloves (411 E. Sycamore, Denton, 76201) with photo-friendly performances. 18+.
Saturday Sept. 27:
- 9:00 AM: Mural Walk, led by @evan_b_denton all over Downtown Denton. Meet at Jupiter House.
- 10:00 AM: Post Mural Walk Hangout, at Denton Camera Exchange
- 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Zines And Things Swap Meet at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios
- 12:00PM - 5:00 PM - Full slate of workshops and demos. See specifics below:
- 12:30 PM: Polaroid 101, led by Martin Souza in Workshop Zone 1: Patio
- 1:00 PM: Wearable Cyanotype (VIP ticket holders only), led by Alexas and Daniel in Workshop Zone 1: Patio
- 1:00 PM: Double Exposures, led by Will Malone in Workshop Zone 2: Main Room
- 1:30 PM: Large Scale Cyanotype (fabric), led by Amy Jasek in Workshop Zone 1: Patio
- 2:00 PM: Music Photography, led by Cassidy Rose in Workshop Zone 2: Main Room
- 2:00 PM: 8x10, led by Nick Collingwood in Workshop Zone 1: Patio
- 3:00 PM: Macro 5 SLR, led by Nick Mass in Workshop Zone 2: Main Room
- 3:30 PM: Transparencies, led by Pete Madden in Workshop Zone 1: Patio
- 4:00 PM: Artist Talk, led by Hannah Harbour in Workshop Zone 2: Main Room
- 5:00 PM: State of the Emulsion, led by IFS Board in Workshop Zone 1: Patio
- 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: David Lynch-inspired Party. 18+.
Sunday Sept. 28:
- 10:00 AM: Sunday Morning Hangout at Denton Camera Exchange
- 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: We kick off the final day of PolaCon 10 with Pam Brunch (delicious gourmet food you'll never forget), donuts (for those less adventurous eaters), and more workshops. Dan's Silverleaf (103 Industrial, Denton, TX, 76201).
- 12:30 PM: Instant Film Scanning, led by Steve Reeves at Dan's Silverleaf - Indoors
- 1:00 PM: Portraiture, led by Lou Noble at Dan's Silverleaf - Indoors
- 2:00 PM: Shooting Instant Film with Medium Format Cameras - Analogue Studio, led by Alin Tolea at Dan's Silverleaf - Indoors
- 2:30 PM: Magazine Talk, led by Instant Film Magazine at Dan's Silverleaf - Indoors
- 3:00 PM: Fun With Filters, led by IFS at Dan's Silverleaf - Indoors
- 4:00 PM: Think Outside The Frame, led by John Eric Munoz at Dan's Silverleaf - Indoors
- 5:00 PM: Artist Talk, led by Jordan Funk at Dan's Silverleaf - Indoors
- 7:00 PM - ???: Back at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios to close out PolaCon 10!
The schedule is subject to change, and we will have more details soon.
Follow @instantfilmsociety and @pola.con on Instagram and Facebook for more details as they develop. Stay tuned for schedule updates, presenter announcements, and more!
Art by @mattcliff88
