Collection Policy

The National Film Archive of Iceland collects Icelandic films, as well as co-productions between Icelandic and foreign parties, and foreign films shot in Iceland, along with promotional material, photographs, and other related sources. In addition, the National Film Archive of Iceland collects equipment for filmmaking and film screenings. The archive collects and monitors legal deposit radio and film material in accordance with the law on legal deposit for archives. The collection of films and artifacts is based on academic and professional grounds. The collection reflects the archive's mission and is the foundation for outreach and research. The collection of the Film Archive shall provide inspiration for study and creation and promote research in filmmaking. The core of the collection policy of the National Film Archive of Iceland is the history and development of filmmaking in Iceland, reflecting Icelandic film heritage.

Goal

• Emphasis is placed on the collection, preservation, and documentation of Icelandic film heritage.
• Emphasis is placed on research and the collection of sources related to Icelandic films.
• Following up on the law on legal deposit for libraries.
• That film production and projection equipment is maintained.
• To make an ever-growing portion of the collection visible to the public on islandafilmu.is and kvikmyndasafn.avista.dev
• The motion picture collection will be maintained, in part, through targeted digitization and film restoration.
• May the collection be a source of learning, research, and discussion.
• Professionalism and ambition characterize the museum's internal work.