(For the original Italian version, see here) By Diego Cavallotti – Laboratory La Camera Ottica, University of Udine It is now public knowledge: the preservation of amateur cinema – and of small gauge films in general – is a growing field, concerned with the discovery and valorisation of local cinema Read more…
(For the English translation, see here) di Diego Cavallotti – Laboratorio La Camera Ottica, Università degli Studi di Udine È ormai un affare di pubblico dominio: la preservazione degli archivi filmici amatoriali – e, più in generale, dei film a passo ridotto – si configura come un campo le cui Read more…
Activating the Archive, a four—day gathering at the EYE Filmmuseum in Amsterdam, drew a flock of international scholars, filmmakers, students and professionals to pose questions, test answers, and find inspiration as well as each other. An opportunity to reflect deeply on the role of image collections in preserving—and creating—cultural memory. Read more…
In this first post, we would like to question the truthfulness of this representation and look at its underlying rationale. Our intention is thereby to open up a space to discuss future opportunities for the film archiving community: how come a profession that takes pride in preserving the medium of movement has come to adopt such a static identity? More importantly, what can we do to make sure that the field always remains in motion, advancing at society’s pace?