Association of Moving Image Archivists

The Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) will expand its Pathways Fellowship program, which supports paid internships in combination with mentorship and professional development training to forge pathways into the media preservation field for people from groups historically underrepresented in the profession. These groups include BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and those who are disabled, neurodivergent and/or have a chronic illness; those with intersectional identities and diverse perspectives, work experiences, lifestyles and cultures; and those entering the field without traditional graduate education. The goal is to permanently transform the landscape of the field to better reflect the communities it serves. The next phase of this work will build upon the foundation of the program, using lessons learned from the first cohort to refine and expand the program, add dynamic new tools, and provide additional scaffolding as these new professionals emerge into the media preservation field.