Preserving the Past…..Protecting the Future

A blockbuster movie. A popular song. A hit TV show from a bygone era.

Your archive of original recordings whether film, video, or audio contain irreplaceable content, this could include the history of a major film studio or record label, a snapshot of history, or the record of a well-loved performer's career.

However more than half the motion pictures made before the mid-twentieth century have been lost irretrievably. Their cultural, historical & financial value is gone forever, simply because they were either preserved improperly or not protected at all.

Iron Mountain is the world's most trusted partner for preserving priceless entertainment assets, offering comprehensive solutions that address our clients' requirements for optimal protection, preservation, metadata management, and content retrieval.

Safeguarding media assets

Iron Mountain has been securing entertainment assets for more than 50 years, working directly with many of the major motion picture studios, television production companies, recording studios, and advertising agencies.

As a multi billion-dollar enterprise with an international footprint, unmatched resources and a clear leadership position in the industry we are uniquely qualified to provide world-class entertainment companies with what they need most: peace of mind.

From analogue to digital - addressing an evolving business model

As the preservation and storage of film & tape elements continues to evolve from an analogue to a digital model, many industry professionals are justifiably concerned about safeguarding those assets on media that will stand the test of time.

Iron Mountain continues to lead the industry in preserving both analogue and digital entertainment elements. Providing sophisticated climate controlled facilities in all major UK regions Iron Mountain can tailor an archiving solution to meet any requirement from geographical separation of masters to a deep storage underground solution.

Keeping pace with the industry

Through active participation in major industry associations - including FOCAL, AMIA, SMPTE - and rigorous adherence to industry archival standards, Iron Mountain is qualified to provide exemplary service and innovative products to our distinguished clientele.

As new technologies evolve within the Film & Sound industry Iron Mountain will continue to develop our products and offering to ensure we maintain our position at the forefront of the industry while always ensuring that your invaluable assets are preserved and protected for the future.

Download the Iron Mountain Film & Sound Archiving Services brochure