Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Archive & historical material · Core

Archive

Also called: archival collection

ELI5

Existing photographs, recordings, documents or footage used as source material.

Used in conversation

“Let’s explain how the archive will work in practice during filming.”

Definition

A collection of historical records, footage, audio, photographs, documents or objects preserved for reference or use.

Here “Archive” means: A collection of historical records, footage, audio, photographs, documents or objects preserved for reference or use.

Pitch context

Use this in nonfiction pitches to separate what is known, accessible, ethical and structurally repeatable.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Connected terms

Sources & evidence · 8

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.