Andrea Kalas, Vice President of Media and Archival Services at Iron Mountain, is widely recognized as a leading voice in film preservation. She delivered the keynote at this year’s Marché International du Film Classique (MIFC), held in tandem with the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon, France. With a career spanning more than three decades, Kalas has been at the forefront of safeguarding cinematic heritage through innovative archival strategies. In her keynote, she explored how the film preservation movement is evolving, highlighted the pivotal role of Scorsese’s Film Foundation, and discussed the meticulous restoration of The Godfather Part III. Kalas underscored the importance of combining physical film preservation with modern digital stewardship to protect classic cinema for future generations. Her remarks emphasized the value of collaboration among studios, archives, and festival organizers to drive high-quality restorations and ensure long-term access to film history in Lyon and beyond.