The Asian Film Archive (AFA) is a charity that focuses on culturally important works by independent Asian filmmakers. It preserves Asia's rich film heritage in a permanent collection and promotes a wider critical appreciation of Asia's cinematic works through initiating programmes like screenings and talks. More than just a repository of film and tape, AFA aspires to be a hub for the film community, contributing to culture, scholarship and industry. The Archive’s collection includes works by some of Asia's renowned filmmakers like Lino Brocka, Hussain Haniff, U-Wei Hajisaari, Eric Khoo and Mike de Leon. The Archive was the 2007 winner of the New Non-Profit Initiative Award presented by the National Volunteers and Philanthropy Centre (Singapore), which recognises organisations for their originality, sustainability, impact, and best practices. We are an affiliate of the prestigious International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) and a member of the Southeast Asia-Pacific Audiovisual Archives Association (SEAPAVAA). On 1 January 2014, the Archive became a subsidiary of the National Library Board in continuing its mission to preserve and share the film heritage of Asia, and to inspire greater appreciation for film, its art and industry.
