Welcome to the October edition of the Orchard Clips newsletter.
Diriyah Season, a celebration of Saudi heritage and hospitality, starts next month and we’re showcasing our rich footage of this iconic Saudi historical site. We also invite you to revisit our Creative Hub, a space designed to spark ideas and streamline your search. Our latest blog post looks at why archive researchers are increasingly turning to specialist libraries. And finally, we highlight the annual Home Movie Day event in London, an opportunity for Londoners to revisit their old home movies, and to meet the Orchard Clips team.
We are always excited to share our latest footage with you, as well as deep dives within our archives. If you would like to discuss using our footage in your next project, or make use of our free research service, you can contact us for more details.
Read on to find out more…
Spotlight on Diriyah Season
Diriyah Season kicks off next month, celebrating Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage with cultural events, performances, and immersive experiences in this landmark location. Orchard Clips offers stunning footage of Diriyah’s historic architecture and some wonderful clips that capture the essence of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Whether you’re producing content for tourism or a documentary, our Diriyah collection is ready to support your storytelling. Explore Diriyah Footage.
Discover the Creative Hub
Since we launched The Creative Hub in March, it has grown to contain some of our most beautiful and eye-catching visuals. The Hub is a curated space designed for creatives looking for inspiration. With a variety of thematic collections, the Hub makes it easy to discover footage that fits your vision. Whether you’re working on a pitch or a brand film, the Creative Hub is your shortcut to standout visuals. Visit the Creative Hub.
On the Blog: The Value of Specialist Libraries
Our latest article explores why archive researchers are increasingly bypassing generic stock platforms in favour of specialist libraries like Orchard Clips. With deeper regional coverage, more comprehensive metadata, and access to offline archives, specialist libraries offer a more authentic and efficient research experience. Read it here.
London’s Home Movie Day – 25th October
To celebrate UNESCO World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, the Cinema Museum in London is hosting Home Movie Day. It is an opportunity for Londoners to bring their home movies for inspection by professional archivists, including Orchard Clips’ own Sanja Adamovic, alongside special archival screenings and plenty of tea and cake! Find out more.
