Shanghai Film Archive (SFA), established in December 1987, is located in the Shanghai Film Center. SFA’s major concern is with the collation, preservation, and utilization of archival materials, for Chinese and foreign films, scripts, and photos, etc. SFA resources contribute to current film productions, benefit educators, and promote cultural exchanges, during numerous academic symposia and conferences.

It has archived thousands of copies of feature films, scientific and educational films and cartoons produced by film studios in Shanghai since 1949. Other film copies were purchased or traded. The library also houses a great deal of written archival materials.

So far, SFA has hosted dozens of symposium, benefiting film and television professionals, as well as professors, students and laymen alike.