The Northamptonshire Film Archive Trust is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers dedicated to the preservation of cine film and equipment. We are formal members of the Northamptonshire Heritage Forum.

The Trust has in the region of 5,000 reels of film in its collection both professional and amateur and of all gauges. It has a particular interest in the collection of film depicting events in Northamptonshire and the surrounding counties and is frequently called upon by television companies seeking specific footage for inclusion in documentaries or news reports.  

We have recently moved into a unit in the courtyard at The Chester House Estate, where we are currently open most Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The unit is divided into two areas, in one area we maintain our equipment and catalogue our films, the other is where we have created a display  of home movie equipment through the ages.

If you are interested in volunteering to help the trust continue its work or if you just want to find out more about the history of home movies and look at our display, please come and visit us.

We would, however, recommend calling us first as we may be out screening a presentation to a local group.

Like books in a library that need to be read, the Trust believes film is meant to be seen. As a self-funded charity organisation and, as a means of financial support, we arrange visits to educational, historical and heritage groups across the county.

Since 2023 we have been  presenting screenings at the  Chester House estate.

We are pleased to accept the donation of unwanted film to our archive and can provide a conversion service to preserve film on DVD or other digital media. Find more information here.