Archival Footage Licensing
CFA collections contain historical footage that is unique and often can be found nowhere else. Much is representative of the Midwest, but we hold footage from all of North America and around the world. When you license our films, you also contribute to the preservation of our collective culture and history.
Review our policies
Before you get in touch, please review our Archival Stock Footage Policy.
Make an inquiry or place your order
Begin by filling out this form.
Be sure to include an abstract of the film/project that is being created and a description of the type of footage you are looking for.
Search our archival footage
Our online catalog is available here.
Please note that not all of our collections have been digitized, and that not all of the films in our collections are available for licensing.
If you are looking for something specific, please contact us to inquire.
Please note that not all of our collections have been digitized, and that not all of the films in our collections are available for licensing.
If you are looking for something specific, please contact us to inquire.
Our licensing clients include
ABC
BBC
Chicago Sun-Times
Florentine Films / Ken Burns
Guggenheim
ITV
Landmarks Illinois
Media Process Group
National Museum of Mexican Art
NFL Enterprises
NHK Japan Broadcasting
Pentimenti Productions
Royal Institute of British Architects
Vox
WGN
WTTW
