Film Licensing

Archive Film Collection

Historical film footage available for licensing from participating archive repositories.

Featured Collection

National Film Archive

Primary source reels, restored newsreels, and mid-20th century educational documentaries curated for professional film production and broadcast distribution.

Number of Items 1,250 digitised films
Date Range 1910 – 1990
Formats Available

Example License Documents

Documents and templates to help you understand the licensing process and rights clearance workflows.

Example Content Available

See examples of archive material that can be licensed under this framework.

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How Licensing Works

  • 1
    Find archival content
  • 2
    Select your intended use
  • 3
    Calculate cost for that use
  • 4
    Sign license agreement
  • 5
    Receive licensed material
  • 6
    Ongoing management of licenses in your account