The George Eastman Museum and the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) are proud to announce the public launch of  Film Atlas, a new, freely accessible online resource documenting the history of film as a physical medium. Now live to the general public for the first time at  www.filmatlas.com, this encyclopedic platform brings together high-resolution visuals and newly commissioned essays by international experts to explore the formats, processes, and technologies that have shaped cinema from the 1890s to today.

Designed as both a scholarly tool and an accessible visual archive, Film Atlas invites users to explore over 1,000 images and 125 essays in its initial release. The resource is interactive, allowing readers to zoom in on detailed scans of film stocks, compare technologies side by side, and trace the evolution of moving image formats across geographies and decades.

When complete, Film Atlas will include documentation of over 650 film formats, soundtracks, and color and 3D processes, each accompanied by essays authored by more than 200 contributors from over 25 countries. The project is expected to continue growing over the next decade, with regular updates and newly added materials.

The core Film Atlas team consists of James Layton, Crystal Kui and Margaux Chalançon. Many Domitor members have contributed as authors.