How to deposit films

We’re always keen to hear from anyone who has film or video made in or about Yorkshire, whether amateur or professional. Your films can be deposited temporarily at YFA so we can inspect them and make good recommendations for the care of your collection. Once we’ve inspected them for content and condition, we’ll get back in touch:

• If the films are of interest to YFA, we’ll discuss an Acquisition Agreement which sets out terms and conditions. This allows you to agree the terms under which we care for your films. It doesn’t automatically mean any change of ownership or copyright, but we do ask your permission to use the films as part of our ongoing charitable education and community services, once we’ve undertaken preservation work. We’ll also offer you a DVD copy of up to one hour of your footage, free of charge.
• If the films aren’t relevant to our collection, we’ll either return them to you, or, with your permission, offer them to another film archive.

For further advice, contact us by phone, email, or by completing an online form.