Northern Ireland Screen
Introduction
Launched in the year 2000 and containing over 65 hours of moving image about Northern Ireland from 1897 to 2000, Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Film Archive (DFA) is a valuable and accessible resource for researchers, historians, students and anyone interested in moving image and the history of Northern Ireland.
The archive, which is frequently updated with new material, contains a wealth of images which have been collected from a wide variety of sources, including drama, animation, news items, documentaries, newsreels, amateur and actuality film. Moving images are held on a computer which allows easy access to the material. The contents can be navigated through selected highlights, a browse option or keyword search.
The DFA can be accessed from a number of sites across Northern Ireland , including the BBC's Community Bus. For a full listing of venues go to www.digitalfilmarchive.net/dfa
Photo Gallery
Stills from the Digital Film Archives
The Dough Boys
