The Archival Producers Alliance’s mission is to promote the value, use, protection, and preservation of authentic archival materials; and to elevate and amplify the role of archival producers within non-fiction media. 

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Archival media, often the lifeblood of documentaries, is currently facing a triple threat: from generative AI, from the federal administration, and from corporate consolidation. APA serves as a nexus — connecting filmmakers, archivists, technologists, first amendment advocates, and educators — to ensure that storytelling remains a credible force for public understanding and civic participation.

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Founded in 2023, the APA represents over 700 archival producers  from across the US and internationally. We are using our unique collective knowledge to influence policy and affect change within the industry through three areas:

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• Creating tools & best practices for GenAI use in nonfiction media & audiovisual archives

• Developing methods for Local TV News Preservation

• Offering professional development for, and advocacy on behalf of Archival Producers