Association of Moving Image Archivists

Association of Moving Image Archivists is a professional organization dedicated to the preservation and conservation of moving images, such as film, video, and digital media. The organization was founded in 1991 by a group of archivists from institutions like the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, and Museum of Modern Art. The Association of Moving Image Archivists works closely with other organizations, including the International Federation of Film Archives and the Society of American Archivists, to promote the preservation of audiovisual heritage. Members of the organization have worked on projects with institutions like the British Film Institute, Cinémathèque française, and Deutsche Kinemathek.

● History

The Association of Moving Image Archivists was established in 1991 as a response to the growing need for professionals to preserve and conserve moving images. The organization's early years were marked by collaborations with institutions like the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, American Film Institute, and National Film Registry. The Association of Moving Image Archivists has also worked with film archives like the Cinémathèque royale de Belgique, EYE Film Institute Netherlands, and Filmoteca Española. In 2000, the organization launched its first conference in New York City, which featured speakers from institutions like the Museum of Modern Art, New York Public Library, and Brooklyn Academy of Music. The Association of Moving Image Archivists has also partnered with organizations like the Society for Cinema and Media Studies, University Film and Video Association, and Orphan Film Symposium.

● Organization

The Association of Moving Image Archivists is governed by a board of directors composed of professionals from institutions like the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, and Getty Research Institute. The organization has committees focused on areas like preservation, conservation, and access. The Association of Moving Image Archivists also has sections dedicated to specific topics, such as film archives, video preservation, and digital media. Members of the organization have worked with institutions like the British Library, National Library of Australia, and Bibliothèque nationale de France. The Association of Moving Image Archivists is a member of the International Council on Archives and has partnerships with organizations like the Society of American Archivists, Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, and Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference.

● Membership

The Association of Moving Image Archivists has a diverse membership of professionals from institutions like the Museum of Modern Art, National Gallery of Art, and Smithsonian Institution. Members include archivists, curators, conservators, and technicians from film archives, museums, and libraries. The organization also has members from universities like University of California, Los Angeles, New York University, and University of Texas at Austin. Members of the Association of Moving Image Archivists have worked on projects with institutions like the Cinémathèque française, Deutsche Kinemathek, and British Film Institute. The organization offers professional development opportunities, including workshops and conferences, in collaboration with institutions like the International Federation of Film Archives, Society of American Archivists, and Orphan Film Symposium.

● Activities

The Association of Moving Image Archivists engages in a range of activities, including preservation and conservation of moving images. The organization offers guidelines and standards for the preservation of film, video, and digital media. The Association of Moving Image Archivists also provides training and professional development opportunities for its members, in collaboration with institutions like the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, and Museum of Modern Art. The organization has partnered with institutions like the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, American Film Institute, and National Film Registry to promote the preservation of audiovisual heritage. Members of the Association of Moving Image Archivists have worked on projects with institutions like the Cinémathèque royale de Belgique, EYE Film Institute Netherlands, and Filmoteca Española.

● Awards_and_Honors

The Association of Moving Image Archivists presents several awards to recognize excellence in the preservation and conservation of moving images. The organization's awards include the Silver Light Award, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of film preservation. The Association of Moving Image Archivists also presents the Katherine Kovacs Award for outstanding scholarship in the field of film studies. The organization has partnered with institutions like the Society for Cinema and Media Studies, University Film and Video Association, and Orphan Film Symposium to promote film scholarship and preservation. Members of the Association of Moving Image Archivists have received awards from institutions like the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, and Institute of Museum and Library Services.

● Publications

The Association of Moving Image Archivists publishes several publications, including the Journal of Film Preservation, which features articles and research on the preservation and conservation of moving images. The organization also publishes guidelines and standards for the preservation of film, video, and digital media. The Association of Moving Image Archivists has partnered with institutions like the International Federation of Film Archives, Society of American Archivists, and Orphan Film Symposium to publish books and journals on film preservation and scholarship. Members of the organization have published articles in journals like Film History, Cinema Journal, and Journal of Film and Video. The Association of Moving Image Archivists also publishes a newsletter that features news and updates on the organization's activities, in collaboration with institutions like the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, and Museum of Modern Art. Category:Film archives