Abstract: A pliable film holder for large format photographic film includes a relatively pliable, flat film retainer for fixedly yet removably holding a sheet of large format film. The retainer has a window behind which the film is disposed. A relatively pliable, sheet-like slide member completely covers the window when disposed in a first position with respect to the film retainer and uncovers the window to expose the sheet of film to incident light when disposed in a second position. The film retainer and slide member have cooperating guides for guiding the slide member as it is moved with respect to the film retainer. In a second embodiment the pliable film holder includes a relatively pliable, flat film retainer which has a back and a front, the window being in the front.