
North
West Film Archive
Manchester
Metropolitan University
Minshull House
47-49 Chorlton Street
Manchester
M1 3EU
Tel: 0161-247 3097
Fax: 0161-247 3098
Minicom: 0161-247 6536
Website: www.nwfa.mmu.ac.uk
Email: n.w.filmarchive@mmu.ac.uk
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The North
West Film Archive (NWFA) is a public regional collection which
holds over 26,500 reels of film and videotape from early 'animated
pictures' to contemporary productions. The experiences and interests
of North West people are vividly captured in both professional
and amateur footage - a powerful record of modern urban society
in moving pictures. The NWFA collection includes cinema newsreels,
documentaries, educational and training films, travelogues, advertising
and promotional material, corporate videos and regional television
programmes - alongside hundreds of films shot by local families
and enthusiasts. Thanks to the support of over 1,000 depositors,
the NWFA has established a collection which is both regionally
specific and internationally significant. Local residents and
groups can take advantage of the NWFA's free research, viewing
and loan services, while subsidised fees apply to arts, heritage
and library partners within the region. The NWFA is committed
to developing audiences, with screenings held in railway stations,
hospitals, shopping centres, bingo halls, residential homes and
remand centres. Television and media producers benefit from a
comprehensive access services at competitive rates. The NWFA is
a registered charity and is a part of the Manchester Metropolitan
University where a world class permanent home has been created.
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