The Arc

Arctic World Archive

Piql, based in Norway and established in 2002 with a purpose of developing a unique machine for analog film. The product, known as the Cinevator revolutionized the method of how the movie industry produced films. In addition to preservation and presenting images and sound, film is a unique medium to preserve irreplaceable information. With this in mind, Piql went further to focus on data preservation using film reels. Piql has developed a technology to transfer digital images and data to a photosensitive 35mm film since establishment in 2002. The film reels can usually store information up to 500 years, and up to 2000 years when stored in optimal conditions. Piql works with a point of departure of developing something greater than themselves. The technology developed by Piql can contribute to securing world heritage with a safer and more unique technology than priorly seen. Therefore, Piql has already secured art institutions and authorities as their customers. In addition to further developing this data preservation center, Piql is aiming to create a visitor center down the road. It will be a center for arctic preservation, it will also have a wider focus than Piql’s business.