In the past, documentary film has often been regarded as highbrow and inaccessible, only to be viewed by a discriminating few. Over the last few years, however, there has been a resurgence in interest in the genre, as film-makers endevour to exploit the full potential of cinema to explore an array of interesting and compelling subjects with a new found creativity and artistic flare.

Artefact Media aims to support both documentary film-makers and enthusiasts bringing to them a selection of associated services. As well as specialising in the sale of documentaries on DVD and books about documentary we are also launching our own documentary distribution label bringing to the home market a variety of documentary films on DVD. We have also set up Artefact Press specialising in the publication of books and have created Docs-on-Demand which we hope will provide film-makers a valuable and alternative distribtion outlet.

Artefact shop specializes in the sale of of documentary films as well as a wide selection of books specifically concerned with documentary. We also carry a wide range of books which only touch upon the subject including books on national cinemas, film makers and film analyses as well as a wide selection of books on film-making and cinematography. Our film store sells a comprehensive list of documentaries available on DVD and VHS including a wide range of difficult to find films.