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.
At the center of our work are two inseparable principles: Memory and Trust. We believe Memory is safeguarded through the protection of authentic historical media; and that Trust in media is required for the public to believe that what they see or hear is real and verifiable.
Founded in 2023, the APA represents over 650 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:
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