FILM & SOUND ARCHIVING SERVICES

The ultimate protection for priceless assets

Iron Mountain’s secure, technologically advanced preservation solutions for archiving film and sound elements provide the ultimate protection against the harmful impact of harsh environmental conditions. With electronically monitored climate control for maintaining temperature and humidity levels, our above-ground and underground vaults provide the safest possible physical environment for preserving your film and sound elements.

Our services offer:

• Superior preservation vaults engineered for entertainment assets
• Services that fully comply with industry standards for protection and preservation
• Customized and private vaults, available for specialized needs

Standards-compliant preservation

All our facilities meet or exceed standards set by key industry bodies including the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), Image Permanence Institute (IPI), Technology Council of Motion Pictures and Television (TCMPT), Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA), and National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS).

Rock-solid protection

Featuring concrete and steel construction, Iron Mountain facilities are equipped with closed-circuit cameras, physical intrusion alarms, and magnetic-stripe key card access systems. Fire suppression systems use two-stage pre-action, dry pipe technology to protect film and sound assets from moisture. A full range of climate conditions are available – all the way to 35 degrees Fahrenheit and 25 percent humidity.