MWArchival

Led by an Emmy-nominated producer and PGA member, our company brings a Producer’s mindset to every archival and research project. We don’t just find content—we shape story, manage complexity, and deliver at the highest standard.

We collaborate closely with Directors, Producers and Editors to understand story goals and identify archival materials that enhance and support the narrative. Our work is led by a trained historian and Asian Americanist, with a research background in digital media activism, and oral histories. This foundation ensures a thoughtful and context-driven approach to archival storytelling.

We locate and evaluate archival content that brings stories to life, working across major archives, private collections, and online platforms. With archival contacts spanning over 20 years, our team excels at uncovering hard-to-find footage—including original sources behind YouTube clips or digitized material needing clearance for film use.

We digitize a wide range of legacy media—tapes, film, photos, and documents—using professional-grade equipment to ensure high-quality transfers. All materials are carefully handled with the option to be returned in archival-safe packaging suited to their format, preserving both the content and its physical integrity.

Once content is sourced, we handle all logging and metadata tracking to ensure every asset is organized, searchable, and production-ready. Our team standardizes formats, labels footage accurately, and works closely with editors and post teams to integrate archival material seamlessly into the existing workflow.

We prepare final assets for distribution by ensuring all archival materials meet legal, technical, and creative standards. This includes confirming final rights & clearances, delivering high-resolution masters, and providing complete source information and rights documentation. so your project is cleared and ready to be seen.

Our expert team is available for individual project consulting as well as personal archival management.