The National Film Archive of Iceland and the Icelandic Film Centre have been working over the past year to make the handover of films a joint process for both institutions.
Until now, filmmakers who have received grants from the Film Fund have been required to deliver certain materials to the Film Center in order to have their grants paid out, and also to submit more extensive materials in accordance with the law on deposit obligations to the National Film Archive of Iceland. To simplify the process and facilitate submissions, the two institutions have agreed on a joint submission system, and the first submissions under this new arrangement are now underway. We hope this arrangement will be beneficial for filmmakers and enhance efficiency in the collection of films for long-term preservation.
