As we mark 25 years of Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive, we celebrate its role in preserving and sharing Northern Ireland’s moving-image heritage. Over a quarter of a century, the archive has grown into a resource used by communities, educators, researchers and creatives to explore the people, places and moments captured on film.  

Explore our 25 at 25  — a curated series of archive clips selected by contributors who have worked with or partnered with the archive over the years. Each clip highlights a moment from the collection and is accompanied by a short reflection explaining why it matters, offering multiple perspectives on Northern Ireland’s social, cultural and creative history.  

Explore the collection, revisit the moments, and discover how the Northern Ireland Screen Digital Film Archives continues to shape understanding and creativity, 25 years on.