We are looking for filmmakers and artists of all levels to create and upload short films of 2–3 minutes to the Internet Archive to help us celebrate Public Domain Day at our celebrations on January 24 & January 25, 2024! CONTEST GUIDELINES
Step into a time capsule of creativity on January 24, 2024, at the Internet Archive, as we celebrate the release of new cultural treasures into the public domain. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with period tunes, classic cocktails, and a cinematic journey into the past. These works, once bound by copyright restrictions, will […]
The mouse that became Mickey will finally be free of his corporate captivity as the copyright term of the 1928 animated Disney film, Steamboat Willie, expires along with that of thousands of other cultural works on the first day of 2024. Join us for a virtual celebration at 10am PT / 1pm ET on January […]
On January 1, 2025, creative works from 1929 and sound recordings from 1924 will enter the public domain in the US. Celebrate with us online on January 22nd! REGISTER NOW
On January 1, 2026, creative works from 1930 and sound recordings from 1925 will enter the public domain in the US. Celebrate with us online on January 21st! Participating organizations include Internet Archive, Creative Commons, Duke Law's Center for the Study of the Public Domain, Authors Alliance, and Public Knowledge. REGISTER NOW!
Join us for a red-carpet screening of Public Domain Day remixes inspired by films, books & other creative works in the public domain. REGISTER NOW!
Join us VIA LIVESTREAM at the Internet Archive for a glamorous night of film, fun, and public domain magic as we premiere the winning films and honorable mentions from this year’s Public Domain Day Film Remix Contest. REGISTER NOW!
