Since its inception in 1990, The Film Foundation (TFF) has helped restore and preserve more than , safeguarding cinematic history for future generations. Founded by Martin Scorsese and a board of legendary directors—including Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola, and Christopher Nolan—the foundation works with archives and studios to rescue deteriorating masterpieces from the "ravages of time". The Mission: Why Restoration Matters
Film restoration is often described as "removing a cataract" from a movie, allowing its original clarity, color, and sound to shine through once again. The work is urgent because: films restored by the film foundation
Early film stock (nitrate) is highly unstable and can literally explode or decompose into dust. Since its inception in 1990, The Film Foundation
Acetate-based "safety" film is prone to chemical decay that smells like vinegar and eventually destroys the image. Notable Films Restored by The Film Foundation The work is urgent because: Early film stock
Preserved to maintain the grit and atmosphere of the horror classic.
A high-profile partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery for its 100th anniversary. Sergio Leone Restored by Cineteca di Bologna with TFF support. Giant George Stevens
Many color negatives from the mid-20th century have become weak, leading to rapidly fading prints.
