As part of the 28th MFFAF, an international roundtable titled “Problems of Storing Audiovisual Documents” was held
As part of the business program of the 28th Moscow International Festival of Archival Films, an international roundtable on the topic “Problems of Storing Audiovisual Documents” was held on the territory of the Gosfilmofond of Russia.
The meeting brought together leading industry experts: representatives of national film archives and relevant institutions from Serbia, Armenia, Iraq, and other countries took part in the forum.
The participants discussed modern technologies for storing audiovisual documents, issues related to interdepartmental and international cooperation, and also exchanged practical experience in preserving rare film reels.
Denis Aksenov, Director General of the Gosfilmofond of Russia, opening the roundtable session, emphasized the strategic importance of uniting the efforts of the world’s film archives:
“Preserving and restoring the world’s cinematic heritage is a common task that knows no boundaries.” Today, when technology makes it possible to save films that seemed irretrievably lost, international professional dialogue and the exchange of experience are becoming critically important. Holding such a roundtable at our venue confirms the status of the State Film Fund of Russia as an authoritative global center for film studies. We are glad to welcome colleagues from Serbia, Armenia, Iraq and other countries who share our commitment to preserving the historical memory of humanity.”
The discussion was also attended by Anastasia Voznesenskaya, Director of the Analytical Department of the State Film Fund of Russia, and Rimma Moiseeva, Advisor to the Director of the Analytical Department.
Speaking to her colleagues, Anastasia Voznesenskaya spoke about the technological aspects of the archive’s work:
“Working with rare and damaged films requires not only deep historical knowledge but also the implementation of advanced digital tools. Each successfully restored film is the result of our team’s painstaking work, which makes it possible to bring lost masterpieces back to the big screen in their original quality.”
In turn, Rimma Moiseeva, an Honored Archivist of Russia, drew attention to the importance of analytical support and educational work by archives:
“Archival work today goes far beyond the simple storage of films. It is in‑depth analytical work aimed at understanding the film heritage and integrating it into the modern cultural and educational space. Exchanging experience with foreign colleagues allows us to find new effective formats for engaging with the audience.”
The international roundtable became a key event in the festival’s business programme, outlining new vectors for partnership and joint initiatives among the world’s leading film archives.
The meeting brought together leading industry experts: representatives of national film archives and relevant institutions from Serbia, Armenia, Iraq, and other countries took part in the forum.
The participants discussed modern technologies for storing audiovisual documents, issues related to interdepartmental and international cooperation, and also exchanged practical experience in preserving rare film reels.
Denis Aksenov, Director General of the Gosfilmofond of Russia, opening the roundtable session, emphasized the strategic importance of uniting the efforts of the world’s film archives:
“Preserving and restoring the world’s cinematic heritage is a common task that knows no boundaries.” Today, when technology makes it possible to save films that seemed irretrievably lost, international professional dialogue and the exchange of experience are becoming critically important. Holding such a roundtable at our venue confirms the status of the State Film Fund of Russia as an authoritative global center for film studies. We are glad to welcome colleagues from Serbia, Armenia, Iraq and other countries who share our commitment to preserving the historical memory of humanity.”
The discussion was also attended by Anastasia Voznesenskaya, Director of the Analytical Department of the State Film Fund of Russia, and Rimma Moiseeva, Advisor to the Director of the Analytical Department.
Speaking to her colleagues, Anastasia Voznesenskaya spoke about the technological aspects of the archive’s work:
“Working with rare and damaged films requires not only deep historical knowledge but also the implementation of advanced digital tools. Each successfully restored film is the result of our team’s painstaking work, which makes it possible to bring lost masterpieces back to the big screen in their original quality.”
In turn, Rimma Moiseeva, an Honored Archivist of Russia, drew attention to the importance of analytical support and educational work by archives:
“Archival work today goes far beyond the simple storage of films. It is in‑depth analytical work aimed at understanding the film heritage and integrating it into the modern cultural and educational space. Exchanging experience with foreign colleagues allows us to find new effective formats for engaging with the audience.”
The international roundtable became a key event in the festival’s business programme, outlining new vectors for partnership and joint initiatives among the world’s leading film archives.