Entertainment and media archives

Iron Mountain Entertainment Services (IMES) partners with you to preserve, access, and monetise your archival media content

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Entertainment services – security, access, technological expertise – now and into the future

When a film studio, a worldwide media company, or a prestigious academic institution wants to protect and preserve its legacy, Iron Mountain Entertainment Services is the clear choice.

Whether it’s Paramount Pictures or countless other leading media companies and institutions, they turn to Iron Mountain to protect their most critical assets - and make them accessible for future generations.

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Our team cares for your media as if it was our own

At IMES, we help creators and organisations protect and activate their media archives, but that’s only the beginning. We act as caretakers and custodians of your irreplaceable media. A precious record of a moment in time, a historical snapshot, a once-in-a-lifetime memory, preserved for family and fans for generations to come.

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Preserve

How can you keep your media assets secure, accessible, and relevant while staying ahead of hardware and software obsolescence?

IMES provides comprehensive media preservation services, from transport and storage to cataloging and restoration, ensuring your media assets’ continued security and playability.

Access

How can you ensure your archived media assets are accessible and searchable in a digital format, regardless of their original form?

IMES specialises in the digitisation of all media formats, including those dating back nearly 100 years. Rest assured your media assets can be transformed into digital files and organised with comprehensive metadata allowing fast, searchable access to your files from anywhere in the world.

Monetise

How can you efficiently monetise your digital content, ensuring a maximum return on your archival investment?

IMES’ digital archive solutions offer the answer to monetisation. From ultra-secure offline storage for unreleased content to a highly customisable media asset management (MAM) platform allowing collaborative workflows and online distribution, IMES is your partner for archive monetisation.

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IMES is responsible for the preservation and digitisation of more than 100 million assets worldwide
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IMES collaborates with more than 1,400 global clients
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IMES makes significant contributions to the success of our clients, including more than 50 who have been nominated and/or won awards
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IMES has an arsenal of vintage playback equipment that can read 99% of all formats ever created

Our team is made up of entertainment industry veterans who truly love what they do. From our studio engineers to our project managers to our archivists to our leadership team—every single IMES team member takes pride in helping to protect our collective cultural heritage.

Lance PodellSenior Vice President, General Manager, Iron Mountain, Moonachie, NJ

I’ve worked with other archive houses, and they’re all great. But Iron Mountain probably has the most capabilities. If you’ve got something weird, you take it to them.

Aly ParkerSupervising Producer, “The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”

There are many companies that have the capability to digitise older tapes, but we knew we needed the best partner to help us restore and care for the Sun Records collection. IMES has the history of success, the experts, the facilities, and the unique processes that ensured the successful preservation of these fragile, priceless assets.

Donna GreccoVice President of Creative and Assets, Primary Wave Music

Ensuring the security of your archive... now and in the future.

An archive is a legacy. The safety and preservation of these often-priceless materials cannot be left to chance. Iron Mountain Entertainment Services has industry-leading archive, storage, chain-of-custody processes and preservation facilities that can ensure the complete protection of your assets. Our secure vaults, leading-edge security practices, and technological infrastructure allow us to develop a custom solution for every client – and provide an unparalleled level of safety and peace of mind.

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Why IMES?

IMES is your trusted partner to safeguard and activate your media archives. We offer unparalleled expertise, innovative solutions, and robust security measures to protect, preserve, and promote your precious media assets. Whether it’s physical storage, digitisation, or asset management, our comprehensive suite of services meets every need. With IMES, you gain peace of mind and confidence in the enduring value of your archives, empowering you to focus on creating more of the content the world loves.

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Frequently asked questions

Explore our frequently asked questions to find out more about how we work to secure your legacy, handle your assets, and provide the top-tier service you require.

What kind of media does IMES specialise in preserving?

IMES specialises in preserving a wide range of media types, including film, audio, video, photographs, documents, and 3D objects. Our preservation services extend to both analog and digital formats.

How does the digitisation process work at IMES?

We use state-of-the-art equipment to create high-quality digital preservation copies of your assets. Once digitised, your assets can be securely stored and easily accessible for future use, or returned to you for safekeeping.

Can I access my assets if they are stored with IMES?

Absolutely! For digital assets, we provide you with an easy-to-use platform that allows you to access and manage digitised assets anytime, anywhere. For physical assets stored in our secure facilities, access can be arranged per your requirements.

How does IMES support monetisation of my content?

Along with preservation, IMES also offers services to activate and monetise your media archives. We help you explore opportunities for tokenisation, licensing, distribution, and other revenue-generating activities, maximising the value of your preserved content.

How can I get started with IMES?

Getting started with IMES is simple. Just reach out and one of our team members will be in touch with you to discuss your needs and how we can assist.