The Film Archive of Andalucía was founded on December 9, 1987. Since its origin, it carries out research works, compilation and broadcasting of the Andalusian cinematographic heritage. This labour is complemented with a program of screening that combines the review of the great works of reference of the history of cinema and the latest tendencies of this art. In addition, the Film Archive is also a cultural space, for the meeting and the participation of the civil society.

The Film Archive's headquarters is located in the former Hospital of San Sebastián in Córdoba (5 Medina y Corella Street), and it has also movie theatres in Granada, Almería and Sevilla, although its scope of action extends to the whole Andalusian community.

The Film Archive of Andalucía is an administrative unit that reports both organically and functionally to the Dirección General de Innovación Cultural y del Libro de la Consejería de Cultura de la Junta de Andalucía. Also, the Film Archive of Andalucía is an associate member of the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF)