About the BFI National Archive

Established in 1935, the BFI National Archive is one of the largest film and television collections anywhere. Dating from the earliest days of film to the 21st century, it contains nearly a million titles. Using the latest preservation methods, we care for a variety of often obsolete formats so that future generations can enjoy their film heritage. We also respond to all research requests for archive materials.

What the archive contains

The BFI National Archive is a repository of an extraordinarily varied collection of film and television titles and associated material.

Acquisition

How we add to the archive is guided by the BFI collecting policy and conducted according to fixed archival procedures.

Care of the collections

How we look after the world’s richest and most significant collection of film and television.

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