2026 Call for Submissions for Archival Screening night

2026 Northwest Archivists Annual MIPoPS Archival Screening Night

June 25, 2026 @ 7 p.m.

Collins Memorial Library at the University of Puget Sound

Moving Image Preservation of Puget Sound (MIPoPS) will host the seventh annual NWA Archival Screening Night this year at the Northwest Archivists 2026 meeting. Please join us for an evening of entertainment and awareness for archival moving images, with a screening of film and video recordings from archival collections. 

The in-person event will be hosted at the Collins Memorial Library, University of Puget Sound, on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 7:00 pm.

Theme

Inspired by the conference theme “Grit and Memory: Preserving the Stories That Built Our Communities,” we invite submissions that capture moments of perseverance, resilience, and determination in the Pacific Northwest. We’re especially interested in moving images that show how individuals and communities face challenges, adapt, and continue to build the places they call home or work towards a common goal.

These stories might appear in many forms: oral histories reflecting on difficult moments or turning points; news footage documenting protests, labor struggles, or community organizing; home movies capturing everyday determination and care; musical performances or cultural events that bring people together; documentaries or experimental films that explore resilience in creative ways; or even striking b-roll of people at work—on the water, in forests, on construction sites, in kitchens, studios, classrooms, or streets.

In addition to celebrating perseverance, we also welcome works that question the idea of “grit” itself. Are there moments when communities challenge unfair barriers rather than simply endure them? How do people work together to change the conditions around them?

Any type of moving image will be accepted to create an inclusive showcase of videotape and film materials that demonstrate the diverse moving history of the Northwest. Everyone is invited (and strongly encouraged) to submit! Some priority will be given to first-time applicants and works that speak to the Tacoma region or the conference theme.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:59pm PST

Submission Requirements

Duration

Submissions should be no longer than 3-5 minutes. If you don’t have time to trim a file before submitting, please note the timecodes for the portion you would like to be considered. Multiple submissions are encouraged. Please submit separate forms for each submission.

Metadata

Please complete the online form to submit content from your institution for consideration. Submissions must include the following details:

• Your name

• The name of your institution as it should be printed in the program

• The title as it should be printed in the program

• The creator(s) of the content

• The year of creation/copyright/publication (if known)

• The original format

• A short description of each piece (2 to 3 sentences max.)

Format

Submissions must be available in a digital format that is suitable for projection or playback over a sound system. Both digitized or born-digital content is acceptable. A low-resolution version is preferred for submission in order to review and plan the programming, but please plan to send us a high-res version for the night of the screening. Submission links can be private (internal or external file-sharing platform) or public (YouTube, Vimeo, Internet Archive, etc.). Please contact us if you have any issues adding a link to the submission form. 

Rights

The event will be free and open to all conference attendees. The contributing archive must have the rights or permission of the rights holder(s) to present the material and is responsible for confirming those rights. MIPoPS will delete all copies of materials provided following the event. MIPoPS will claim no rights or ownership over any material. MIPoPS will not use the material for any purposes outside of projection at this one-time event unless explicit permission has been given by the submitting archive.

How To Submit

Please complete the online form to submit content from your institution for consideration. You will be required to include a link to your video via a public or private online platform. Submissions will be accepted until Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm PST. Notifications of acceptance/rejection will be sent out by Friday, May 8, 2026. You will be able to revise your submission until the deadline. 

Contact Us

Any questions or concerns can be directed to MIPoPS staff.