On this page you’ll find information on how you can take part in sharing, supporting and enriching London’s historic moving image collections.
Upcoming events
An Introduction to Identification and Handling of Archive Film & Video
Tuesday 20 October 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Huntley Room, The London Archives, 40 Northampton Rd, London, EC1R 0HB
Learn how to identify and handle archive film and video in this practical workshop, run by London’s Screen Archives.
This workshop is designed for anyone looking to gain or enhance their skills in working with archive film and video. Participants will learn the core elements of film and video identification, how to handle legacy formats safely, and what to look for when caring for moving image material.
Spaces are limited, please book your ticket here.
Screenings and archive packages
London’s Screen Archives can come to you with a bespoke programme of classic home movies, silent-era newsreels and stunning amateur footage, all specially curated to delight your audience. In the past we’ve worked with the London Museum, Chocolate Films, the Thames Festival Trust, and a wide range of schools, museums and libraries to curate archive packages that awe and inspire. Get in touch to find out more.
Donating films
From professional productions to amateur home movies, London’s Screen Archives considers all moving image precious and we want to work with you to preserve it. If you have a collection of films or even just a single tape or digital file that you think may be of interest, please complete this form and we will get back to you. Even if your donation does not fit the network’s collection policy, in many cases we will be able to provide you with advice on what to do next.
We particularly welcome donations from diverse communities and can offer free digitisation as part of our Undocumented project – click here for more
LSA moving image donation form
Cataloguing
Join our gang of online cataloguers. On any film’s record page on this site you can add information to our records or provide a more in-depth catalogue entry by clicking the
icon. All entries are reviewed before publication; you’ll find a selection of films where we need your help on our LocalEyes page.
Job Opportunities and Volunteering
All job opportunities with London’s Screen Archives are advertised on the Film London Job Opportunities page. Any jobs, volunteering, and training opportunities will be announced in our monthly newsletter.