Cinefile online database contains scanned images of reviews, press kits, film festival and repertory theater program notes, newspaper articles, and other ephemera.  Some documents are restricted due to copyright and require a free account for access. In the top right corner of the page, a login link will allow you to connect (or set up) your free Cinefile account. Read about CineFiles accounts, our privacy policy, and more.  

Cinefile Search Tips

• Submit a keywords search using the search toolbar or click on "Advanced Search" 
• Search filters can be found on the left side of the page, definitely explore "Document Type" to see the range of BAMPFA's digitized materials. 
• Be sure to limit the date range. Click on Document: publication year and enter the beginning and end date. 

Search collections based on 'Document: type' and 'Document: publication year': 

• press kits (limited to date range 1924-1968, filtered in chronological order)
• distributors materials (limited to date range 1924-1968, filtered in chronological order)
• exhibitor manuals (limited to date range 1920-1968 but more results for 1940s onward, filtered in chronological order)
• program notes  (limited to date range 1924-1968 but more results for 1950s-1960s, filtered in chronological order)
• booklet (limited to date range 1924-1968 but more results for 1950s-1960s, filtered in alphabetical order)