MPA Auctions Are Coming
A new way to collect from one of the world’s largest movie poster archives.
We’re finalizing the details on how MPA auctions will work — fair pricing, transparent provenance, and proceeds that fund the preservation of cinematic history. Be the first to know when bidding opens.
What MPA Auctions Will Be
Curated, Not Cluttered
Each season we’ll release a hand-selected group of lots from the MPA collection — posters, lobby cards, stills, and ephemera that earn their place by rarity, condition, or historical importance.
Honest Provenance
Every lot will include condition notes, dimensions, and what we know — and don’t know — about its history. No exaggerated grades. No padded descriptions.
Funding Preservation
Every dollar from MPA auctions funds the digitization and care of the archive. When you bid, you’re not just collecting — you’re protecting film history.
How Bidding Will Work
Browse Free
Look at every lot without an account. No signup required just to explore.
Register & Add Payment
When you’re ready to bid, create a free account and add a card or PayPal on file.
Place Your Bid
Enter the maximum you’re willing to pay. Our system bids the minimum on your behalf.
Win & Pay
Winners are invoiced automatically and shipped within 5 business days.
Final auction mechanics — bid increments, anti-sniping window, reserve handling — will be announced before launch.
Be First to Know When Bidding Opens
Join the MPA Auction Waitlist and you’ll be notified the moment our first lots go live. We’ll also send a preview of upcoming items so you can plan your bidding. No spam — just auction news.
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While You Wait — Search 15,311 Films
Our Repository documents over 15,000 film titles spanning a century of cinema. Search by title, decade, or category — and ask our archivists about anything you find.
