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The Archive offers a variety of access services to users
in the public, academic and commercial sectors. PUBLIC ACCESSLocal residents and groups can take advantage of the NWFA's free research, viewing and loan services. Users may be researching their family history, planning a social event, creating a community display, or simply interested in finding out more about the region's heritage through moving images. Film shows are presented around the region during the year. The educational and learning potential of the Archive's collections is widely recognised - from the availability of dedicated resource packs for classroom use in primary and secondary schools, to special screenings for 'Over 50s' clubs and the University of the 3rd Age. NWFA footage is used to illustrate and illuminate exhibitions in museums, galleries and libraries. Subsidised fees apply to arts, heritage and library partners in the region - please call us to discuss your needs. HIGHER EDUCATIONThe NWFA collections support academic teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines. Manchester Metropolitan University staff and students benefit from priority access services including free reference, viewing and video loans. These free services are also extended to students at the Granada Centre For Visual Anthropology (University of Manchester) and University of Salford's MA Documentary & Features Production (up to 3 titles maximum). Media production students at other North West higher education institutions can also benefit from these services at no charge if shooting original contemporary North West footage of interest to the NWFA. Modest service charges apply to all other higher education users - please call us to discuss your needs. RESEARCHERS OF 20TH CENTURY BRITISH
HISTORY IMPORTANT: A notice period of three
weeks is required to secure the availability of
material. COMMERCIAL SECTORThe Archive has over twenty years' experience in providing a commercial service to television companies both in the UK and abroad. North West Film Archive footage has appeared in hundreds of broadcasts, including Arena, People's Century, The Second World War In Colour, I Love the 70s, A Family Century, Blue Peter, This Morning, Songs Of Praise, Panorama and The South Bank Show, as well as regional news programmes in the North West, Granada Tonight and North West Tonight. Non-broadcast enquiries (corporate videos, home use videos and CD-Roms) also welcome. Rates card available on request to n.w.filmarchive@mmu.ac.uk
The North West Film Archive is a part of the Library Service of the Manchester Metropolitan University. This document is maintained by Marion
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