Dr. Daniel Tilgner: Film heritage needs future :: Future needs film heritage

For 25 years, Cube-Tec has worked closely with audiovisual archives around the world.

Together, we develop concepts and technologies that help preserve large archival collections for generations to come. Every day, we see just how vital the work of archives is in safeguarding our cultural heritage.

We collaborate with archives across the globe, but also with institutions close to home, such as the Landesfilmarchiv Bremen (SKB).

Film archives make history tangible. They allow us to experience the past in a unique and powerful way. This shared passion for preserving historical films is what connects us.

At the same time, many film archives are facing significant challenges. Technical systems are aging, valuable expertise is gradually being lost, and traditional workflows are reaching their limits. Preserving audiovisual collections for the long term requires continuous investment and sustainable support.

Dr. Daniel Tilgner of the Landesfilmarchiv Bremen (SKB) describes the value of historical films this way:

Every film reel contains something truly special and unique: it preserves light captured from the past. It reveals countless details about the lives and world of people—and in our case, the people of Bremen—from times long gone."

Those who preserve films are not simply preserving images; they are safeguarding memories, identity, and history for future generations.
Greater visibility for film archives also means greater public awareness of the cultural value they protect every single day.
Help us shine a light on this important work!

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