Arcdive

We source diverse and compelling archival media (including film & video footage, audio, images and text). •We help you legally licence archive material for use in your project. We help you access free archival media. •We do factual research to help develop content. Whether you are looking for background on a historical event for a script you are writing, news report audio for a podcast you are producing or vintage film footage for your advertisement or documentary, Arcdive helps you tell your story. With experience across podcasting, online publishing and film & television production, Arcdive provides Research Services for anyone who produces content. Services: Finding From historical film footage to contemporary images and audio, Arcdive sources content with a focus on unique material and cost savings on licence fees. We suggest options, provide alternatives and take the legwork out of finding that perfect ‘needle in a haystack’. Making it legal Tracking down rights holders; obtaining copyright clearances and negotiating licence fees. This stuff can be complicated and time consuming. But with expertise and a network of relationships with content providers worldwide, Arcdive takes the hard work out of clearances so you can focus on creating. Deep dive From true crime case timelines to government records, Arcdive offers a range of informational research to enrich your content. We help you uncover the historical background of a subject, grabbing the details while you work on the big picture. Advice Wherever you are in the production process, Arcdive can provide general advice on the use of archival content. Interested in using archive material but not sure where to start? We can provide tips tailored to your schedule and budget. Visit for more information. Have a research need you don’t see here? Reach out, we’d love to hear about your project and see how we can help. email: info@arcdive.com Banner/background image by Daria Durand.