Reuters Screenocean Make Film History Challenge 2025
Discover the six films shortlisted for this year's online showcase
New Takes on the Reuters Screenocean Archive
Given access to over a million historic clips in the Reuters Screenocean Collection, six filmmakers have been shortlisted for their inventive films that bring archival footage into conversation with the present. The Make Film History Challenge, in partnership with Sheffield DocFest, invited new and emerging creatives to reinterpret moments from global history, from early newsreels to the digital age, through a contemporary lens. These shortlisted works showcase the boundless potential of archive film as a medium for new ideas, voices, and perspectives.
The Shortlist
Discover the six films shortlisted for this year's online showcase
Q&A with Helen Walker, Reuters Archive Manager
From opening up historic footage to emerging filmmakers to safeguarding decades of visual journalism, Helen Walker discusses how Reuters is rethinking archive access and reinforcing the value of trusted content in a fast-changing digital landscape.
