Poll Suggestion: Fastest National Film Registry Entry

Each year, we begin the National Film Registry process anew and start from scratch. So if you voted for a film one year but it was not selected, that vote does not carry over to the next year. Films released in 2009 are now eligible for Registry consideration. To give you a few ideas, below are some fairly well-known films not yet selected to the Registry. You may vote for any of these films (one vote per film) or for others not mentioned on the list below. But please do vote: films that receive the most support each year are given special consideration during the process by members of the National Film Preservation Board.

What is the National Film Registry?

It is a list of films deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" that are recommended for preservation by those holding the best elements for that film, be it motion picture studios, the Library of Congress and other archives, or filmmakers. These films are not selected as the 'best' American films of all time, but rather as works of enduring importance to American culture. They reflect who we are as a people and as a nation. ...

Who selects the films on the Registry?

The Librarian of Congress makes the annual selections to the Registry after reviewing thousands of titles nominated by the public and conferring with the distinguished members of the National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) and Library film curators. ...

Can the public participate?

Absolutely! In fact you're encouraged to submit your nominations. You may nominate up to 50 films each for consideration each year. The deadline for nominations occurs in early fall, typically around September 15. Submit your recommendations through our online nomination form External. ...