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Created by the U.S. Congress to Preserve America’s Film Heritage April 30, 2004 Dr. James H. Billington The Librarian of Congress Washington, D.C. 20540-1000 Dear Dr. Billington: In accordance with Public Law 104-285 (Title II), The National Film Preservation Foundation Act of 1996, I submit to the U.S. Congress the 2003 Report of the National Film Preservation Foundation. It gives me great pleasure to review our accomplishments in carrying out this Congressional mandate. Since commencing service to the archival community in 1997, we have helped save 630 historically and culturally significant films from 98 institutions across 34 states and the District of Columbia. We have produced The Film Preservation Guide: The Basics for Archives, Libraries, and Museums, the first such publication designed specifically for regional preservationists, and have pioneered in presenting archival films on widely distributed DVDs and on American television. Unseen for decades, motion pictures preserved through our programs are now extensively used in study and exhibition. There is still much to do. This year Congress will consider the reauthorization of our federal grant programs. Increased funding will enable us to expand service to the nation’s archives, libraries, and museums and do more toward saving America’s film heritage for future generations. The film preservation community appreciates your efforts to make the case for increased federal investment. We are deeply grateful for your leadership. Space does not permit my acknowledging all those supporting our efforts in 2003, but I would like to single out several organizations that have played an especially significant role: the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, The Film Foundation, Twentieth Century Fox, the Creative Artists Agency, MGM, and the Hollywood talent guilds. This report shows what can be accomplished when the film industry, foundations, committed citizens, and the federal government work together. Sincerely, Roger L. Mayer Chair, Board of Directors, National Film Preservation Foundation President and COO, Turner Entertainment Company
REPORT TO THE U.S. CONGRESS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2003 Contents 2 3 5 6 8 10 11 Film Preservation: The Federal Role Preservation Grants Avant-Garde Masters New Preservation Guides More Treasures from American Film Archives The Community of Support Appendixes One: Films Preserved Through the NFPF Two: Financial Statements Three: Contributors Cover image: Francis Ford in Thomas Ince’s Western The Invaders (1912). This early feature, preserved by the Library of Congress, is among the 50 films presented in the NFPF’s forthcoming DVD set, More Treasures from American Film Archives, 1894–1931. Who We Are The National Film Preservation Foundation (NFPF) is the independent, nonprofit organization created by the U.S. Congress to help save America’s film heritage. Working with archives and others who appreciate film, the NFPF supports activities that save films for future generations, improve film access for education and exhibition, and increase public commitment to preserving film as a cultural resource, art form, and historical record. Established in 1996, the NFPF is the charitable affiliate of the National Film Preservation Board of the Library of Congress.
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