Our Work
The full life of a film's survival
From tracing a lost print to celebrating a restored masterpiece on the big screen, our programmes cover every stage of preservation.
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Film Recovery
Locating lost, forgotten and endangered Nigerian films held in private collections, vaults and archives at home and abroad.
Our recovery teams trace surviving prints, negatives and elements across the world, negotiating access and repatriation so endangered works can be saved before they are lost forever.
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Film Restoration
Returning damaged and deteriorating films to their original brilliance through photochemical and digital restoration.
Frame by frame, we repair torn celluloid, correct colour and remove decades of dust and scratches, honouring the intent of the original filmmakers.
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Digitization
Creating high-resolution digital masters that safeguard films and make them accessible for generations to come.
We scan analogue elements at archival resolution, producing preservation masters and access copies that protect against physical decay.
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Research & Documentation
Building the definitive record of Nigerian cinema through scholarship, cataloguing and oral history.
Our researchers document filmographies, production histories and the testimonies of pioneers, creating a living archive of knowledge.
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Education
Training the next generation of archivists and sharing Nigeria's film heritage with schools, universities and the public.
Through workshops, publications and public programmes we cultivate the skills and appreciation needed to sustain film preservation.
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Heritage Film Festival
Celebrating recovered and restored films through an annual festival honouring the pioneers of African cinema.
Our festival brings restored classics back to the big screen, connecting audiences, scholars and filmmakers across generations.
Learn moreEvery effort begins with support
Join us in preserving Nigeria's cinematic heritage for the generations to come.