Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

• We are an institution active in the field of cinema, we have a study center, a movie theater and a film collection. How could we become a FIAF member ?
• What are the possible affiliation categories?
• Our company does not conform to the definition of Member or Associate. Is there another way of supporting FIAF's activities and be informed about them ?
• We would like to know about the archival world. Could you please give us some information about preservation, documentation, cataloguing and access practices ?
• I would like to purchase several of your publications. What are their prices and shipment fees ?
• I have found some old films in the attic and in the basement of our house. What should I do with them ?
• We have an important family collection that includes books, periodicals, manuscripts, still photographs and would like to make some room in our house. Where could we deposit such materials ?
• I have an interesting collection of cinema objects (old cameras, manuscripts, still photos, some films, books, periodicals…) and would like to sell it. Do you know somebody who could buy my collection ?
• My parents have worked in a film in the 30's. How can I get a copy of that film ?
• We are representing our national film production Institute. How can we organize national film programming in cinematheques and festivals around the world ?

FAQ: We are an institution active in the field of cinema, we have a study center, a movie theater and a film collection. How could we become a FIAF member ?

A: Please verify if your institution is eligible for affiliation with FIAF, and refer to the Membership Information section, where you will find all the information you need, as well as a printable admission questionnaire.

FAQ: What are the possible affiliation categories?

A: There are two categories of affiliation with FIAF: Members and Associates. In any case, Members and Associates are non-for-profit associations. For definition of Members and Associates, refer to the Membership Information section.

FAQ: Our company does not conform to the definition of Member or Associate. Is there another way of supporting FIAF's activities and be informed about them ?

A: Your company might join FIAF as a FIAF subscriber. See definition of FIAF subscriber in the Membership Information section.

FAQ: We would like to know about the archival world. Could you please give us some information about preservation, documentation, cataloguing and access practices ?

A: As a first step, we suggest you to look into our FIAF bookshop. Most of the subjects that interest you have been treated in our publications. Refer to the Publication section/FIAF bookshop.

FAQ: I would like to purchase several of your publications. What are their prices and shipment fees ?

A: Please refer to our Publication section/FIAF bookshop.

FAQ: I have found some old films in the attic and in the basement of our house. What should I do with them ?

A: Some of that material could be interesting from a film-history point of view, but might be in danger of decay. We therefore suggest you to contact the closest FIAF Film Archive. Refer to FIAF Directory.

FAQ: We have an important family collection that includes books, periodicals, manuscripts, still photographs and would like to make some room in our house. Where could we deposit such materials ?

A: We suggest you to contact the closest FIAF Film Archive. Refer to FIAF Directory. And ask for the documentation officer. You might also contact the Head of the "FIAF Documentation and Cataloguing Commission".

FAQ: I have an interesting collection of cinema objects (old cameras, manuscripts, still photos, some films, books, periodicals…) and would like to sell it. Do you know somebody who could buy my collection ?

A: In any case, we suggest you to contact a FIAF Archive (see FIAF Directory). Our colleagues could be interested in one or another of the object of your collection. He could also be helpful in valuating your collection and orienting you towards a possible buyer.

FAQ: My parents have worked in a film in the 30's. How can I get a copy of that film ?

A: Please contact the closest FIAF Film Archive (Refer to FIAF Directory) and specify what kind of copy you require. There are technical, historical, copyright implications that are to be discussed with our colleagues.

FAQS: We are representing our national film production Institute. How can we organize national film programming in cinematheques and festivals around the world ?

A: As a first step, we recommend you to contact our FIAF Affiliate(s) in your country. Itinerant programs might be organized in cooperation with our Programming and Access to Collection Commission. (refer to the Programming and Access to Collection Commission section)