The Death of Polaroid Film
As if we need more proof that film photography is dying. According to an article today in the Boston Globe, Polaroid announced that they are shutting two Massachusetts facilities and laying off 150 workers. "The Norwood plant is shutting down, and we will soon be winding down activities at the Waltham facility as well," said Kyle MacDonald, senior vice president of Polaroid's instant photography business segment.The Norwood and Waltham plants make large-format films used by professional photographers and artists. These plants are slated for closure later this year and plans to make only enough film to last into next year.