Activities include, but are not limited to, a survey of moving pictures of northern New England; preserving and safeguarding film and videotape through restoration, duplication, and climate-controlled storage; the creation of educational programs through screenings and exhibitions on-site and in touring programs; assistance to members of the public, scholars and students at all levels, and members of the film and video production community.

• Northeast Historic Film (NHF) is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization founded in 1986.
• NHF has a large and growing collection of unique moving-image materials relating to the history and culture of northern New England.
• The organization is recognized for working with a community of citizens locally, regionally, and throughout North America, who care for this historical resource and are committed to developing its use and support.
• In 2003 Northeast Historic Film opened a Conservation Center to extend the life of its film and video collections by providing temperature- and humidity-controlled storage in a secure facility. Space in the Conservation Center is also occupied by the collections of Archival Storage Consortium partners, and is also available for rent by organizations and individuals.