About AGFA

AGFA exists to save genre films and get them back on screens: in theaters, at home, and for generations to come.

Formed in 2009, the American Genre Film Archive is the world’s largest 501(c)(3) non-profit genre film archive and distributor. We’re a small team of dedicated, passionate movie fanatics who believe that genre films can change the world.

What we do

• In theatersWe handle over 4,000 bookings a year for theaters, festivals, and micro-cinemas around the world, on DCP and 35mm.
• At homeWe release dozens of films on Blu-ray each year, rescued from the vaults and loaded with special features.
• For generations to comeOur Austin archive protects more than 6,000 35mm film prints, with an in-house 4K scanner to preserve them.

What your support makes possible

AGFA runs on the support of people who love genre movies as much as we do. Your donation goes directly into our work: preserving our collection, supporting the staff who keep it running, acquiring movies before they disappear, and scanning more film prints to screen all over the planet.

What’s next

With your help, here’s what we’re building toward:

1. A storage upgradeBetter facilities to protect our 6,000+ prints for decades to come.
2. A bigger teamNew staff to help us increase the scope of AGFA’s mission and get more films out into the world.
3. 15–25 new scans a yearScanning and preserving 15 to 25 35mm prints from the archive every year.

Ways to support

• DonateGive once, or become a monthly supporter. Monthly gifts give us steady footing to plan ahead.
• Book a filmEvery booking keeps the archive running. Browse the theatrical catalog.
• Take one homePick up an AGFA Blu-ray from the home video catalog.
• Get involvedWant to lend a hand or partner with us? Send us a note.