Welcome to the January newsletter.
We’re excited to start the new year with three updates from across the Orchard Clips community. First, we highlight our growing collection of Iranian footage which has become increasingly relevant in recent weeks. Second, we are proud to share our involvement in a major new feature film. Finally, we include our latest blog article on the role of archive footage in cultural preservation.
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…
Country Focus: Iran
Iranian footage is quickly becoming one of the most sought after collections in our archive. Spanning vibrant street life, traditional crafts and evocative historical scenes, to the recent protests, this material offers rich visual context for documentaries, cultural features, and academic research. If you are researching Iranian topics for upcoming productions, our team can support you with both online and offline material.
Orchard Clips Footage Featured in GIANT
Orchard Clips is honoured to have contributed footage to GIANT, the new film telling the true story of boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed and his mentor Brendan Ingle. Starring Pierce Brosnan and Amir El Masry, the film is now showing in cinemas across the UK. We’re proud that our footage supported the production team in bringing this powerful and emotional story to life.
On the Blog: Footage as Cultural Preservation
Our newest article explores how archive footage plays a vital role in preserving cultural heritage across the Middle East. From traditional crafts to festivals and community rituals, producers are using archival visuals to ensure that important stories are captured for future generations.
You can read the full article here.