Government studio for government-produced films, videos, and audio recordings
The Successor to Lookout Mountain Studio: The National Audiovisual Center (NAC) After the closure of Lookout Mountain Studio in 1998, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) established the National Audiovisual Center (NAC) in 1999 to serve as the central repository for the government's audiovisual holdings. The NAC assumed responsibility for preserving and providing access to a vast collection of government-produced films, videos, and audio recordings, including those previously housed at Lookout Mountain. The NAC plays a crucial role in ensuring the preservation and accessibility of these important historical and cultural resources. The center's extensive collection includes: Over 2 million reels of film 450,000 videotapes 500,000 audio recordings 1.2 million photographs These materials document a wide range of government activities, from military operations and scientific research to public education and cultural events. The NAC makes these materials availa