NAME
Japanese: Eiga Hozon Kyokai
English: Film Preservation Society
Acronym: FPS *It originates from the unit of projection speed, fps (frames per second).
LOGO
This logo, which always appears at the start of a film we restored, represents a motion picture film roll. It was designed by Ryuichi Tateno, a type designer/calligrapher. It looks as if either a film is about to be rolled properly for preservation, or a tight film roll is to be wound out to have life blown in.
MEMBERSHIP
We have 30 members/supporters, as of March, 2007
HISTORY
2001.9.25 Grassroots group “StickyFilms” is formed to disseminate information concerning film preservation.
2005.1.11 To further develop the practice of film preservation, “FPS” is established.
2006.10.11 Tokyo Metropolitan Government grants NPO status to “FPS”.
FPS’ ACTIVITIES
When it comes to film preservation, Japan lags far behind western countries. (What is FIlm Preservation?). It’s easy to blame the government for slow reactions, or the attitude of the film companies, but we think of this as our own assignment, and we try our utmost to change the attitude of society in this particular field through the following activities.
- Discovery, Research, Restoration and Screenings of lost films
- Hold events to promote the importance of film preservation
- Provide Consultation and Support about preservation of motion picture films and their good use
- Display useful information to get to know or learn about film preservation
Digging up films sleeping in various places among personal possessions, in companies or public spaces, and carry out inspection, repair and research and show the restored print at festivals or screenings or on DVD release.
Promote and run a variety of events and workshops to spread and advance the idea of film preservation, such as Home Movie Day.
We welcome questions about preservation from people or groups with film collections. We take on telecine (video transfer) or inspection for those who have films but no projection equipment, and concerning films which are not used, we investigate new ways of making good use of them from a different perspective such as history and regional culture and try to provide opportunities for them to be shown.
Through the website and other media, we will introduce the latest news of film preservation, which is hard to access in Japan. Also, we can provide advice for people who are trying to study film preservation overseas.
In addition, even though FPS might hold films temporarily for research and restoration, we never collect any films for commercial purposes. Also, we promise to safeguard the private information of our members, supporters and film owners. In order to achieve our stated objective to save our films, we conduct our activities with a responsible attitude.
OFFICE
5-17-3 Sendagi Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0022 JAPAN map TEL/FAX 03-3823-7633 E-mail info@filmpres.org