Est. 2026 · Los Angeles, CA
The Music Video Foundation archives, preserves, and promotes the music video — one of the most vital creative formats of the last half-century. We digitize endangered tapes, build a lasting public archive, and champion the directors, artists, and crews who made them.
Our Mission
01 — Archive
We collect, catalog, and digitize music video recordings — from broadcast masters to VHS home recordings — and make them freely accessible to researchers, fans, and future generations.
02 — Preserve
Magnetic tape degrades. Formats become obsolete. Our preservation lab digitizes endangered recordings before they disappear, working with estates, labels, broadcasters, and individual collectors.
03 — Promote
Through screenings, publications, and partnerships, we argue for the music video's place in cultural history — and connect audiences to the artists and directors who defined it.
The Archive
Newly digitized and catalogued recordings from our preservation efforts. The full archive is searchable by artist, director, year, and format.
News & Updates
Events
We host screenings, talks, and preservation workshops. All events are open to the public unless noted.
Support the Foundation
Magnetic tape doesn't last forever. Every donation funds digitization equipment, tape acquisition, and the preservation of music videos that would otherwise be lost. The Music Video Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — your donation is tax-deductible.