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The PFA film and video collection includes over 10,000 works, with strengths in Japanese feature films, Soviet silent cinema, international animation, American avant-garde and independent works, and classic international features. Contact the PFA Library at (510) 642-1437 to arrange research screenings of films and videos in the collection.
Screening facilities include a ten-seat screening room for 16mm, 8mm, video, laserdisc, and DVD formats; projectionists are provided for 16mm and 8mm films, while videotapes, laserdiscs, and DVDs are screened on a monitor. A flatbed viewing table is also available for closer analysis of 16mm films. For 35mm, there is a flatbed viewing table in another room, which can accommodate no more than two people. Screenings take place on site only, during the normal library operating hours of Monday through Thursday, 1 to 5 p.m.
To find out whether a particular film or video is part of the collection, search the PFA Film and Video Collection database. See the PFA Collection page for a more in-depth description of the collection.
Screening Fees
UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff: $10 per feature film, or up to two hours of short works. The fee covers up to three individuals; groups of four or more will be charged an extra $5 per person.
BAM/PFA members: $15 per feature film, or up to two hours of short works. The fee covers up to three individuals; groups of four or more will be charged an extra $5 per person.
Other users: $25 per feature film, or up to two hours of short works. The fee covers up to three individuals; groups of four or more will be charged an extra $5 per person.
Classes: A $45 fee is charged for classes. Please keep in mind that due to fire code regulations, our screening room can only accommodate up to ten visitors.
Advance Notice Required
All screening appointments must be made at least two weeks before the date of the screening, to allow PFA staff sufficient time to retrieve the film from the vaults and prepare it for viewing.
