About This Program
Established by the National Film Preservation Act of 1988, the National Film Preservation Board works to ensure the survival, conservation and increased public availability of America's film heritage, including: advising the Librarian on its recommendations for annual selections to the National Film Registry, apprising the Librarian of changing trends and policies in the field of film preservation, and counseling the Librarian on ongoing implementation of the National Film Preservation Plan.
“A Decentralized Model: The United States of America (Politics and the Road to Preserving a National Film Heritage),” by Susan Oxtoby Journal of Film Preservation #96 (April 2017 issue), Courtesy International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF)
Film Registry
The National Film Registry selects 25 films each year showcasing the range and diversity of American film heritage to increase awareness for its preservation.
Preservation Research
Featuring the first comprehensive look at American film preservation. Information was gathered through hundreds of interviews and library research, as well as public testimony and written statements from over 100 organizations and individuals.
Resources
Here you can find useful information about film related resources in the world, film education, film careers, film preservation jobs and other legal resources.