Our believe
Serious film photographers need serious workflow tools.
The founders
Nick Frank
Nick Frank is a Munich-based professional photographer and former Creative Director with a background in advertising.
Since 2014, he has focused on industrial and architectural photography worldwide. His return to analog photography led to the idea for General Scan—built to bring modern speed and precision to film scanning.
Jan Hausmann
Jan Hausmann is a State-certified technician specialized in electrical engineering and father of two, with a strong passion for building and engineering technical systems.
At General Film Labs, he leads the development of electronics and software, turning ideas into reliable, functional solutions.
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