Preserving the films you know, in versions you may have never seen before.
Welcome to The Workprint Project, a growing digital archive dedicated to discovering, documenting and preserving rare, forgotten and alternative versions of films from across cinema history.
Have you ever wondered what your favourite movie looked like before it reached cinemas? Perhaps it featured deleted scenes, unfinished special effects, alternative dialogue or even a completely different ending.
That's exactly what The Workprint Project is here to explore.
Our collection brings together a fascinating range of cinematic rarities, including:
Workprints – Early or unfinished versions of films, sometimes featuring scenes and effects absent from the final release.
35mm Film Scans – Digital transfers of original theatrical film prints, preserving the appearance and characteristics of traditional cinema.
Screeners – Promotional and preview copies distributed before or around a film's official release.
VHS & Betamax – Vintage home-video releases that capture how audiences originally experienced their favourite films.
Laserdisc – Classic releases from the pioneering optical home-video format.
CAM Recordings – Historical cinema recordings offering a glimpse into theatrical exhibition and audience experiences.
More Than Just a Movie Collection
The Workprint Project isn't simply about collecting films. It's about documenting their history and the differences that make each version unique.
Where information is available, each entry includes details about its origins, differences from the official release, technical specifications, screenshots and additional notes.
Our aim is to build a useful reference for film enthusiasts, collectors and anyone interested in the lesser-known history of cinema.
What's Coming Next?
This news section will be your place to discover the latest additions to the archive, upcoming releases, newly discovered versions and updates to The Workprint Project.
The collection will continue to grow as new material is researched and documented.
Help Keep Film History Alive
The Workprint Project is an independent passion project, built around a love of cinema and the fascinating stories behind the films we watch.
If you have information about an unusual film version, know of something missing from the archive or would simply like to get in touch, please use our Contact Us page.
We're always interested in hearing from fellow film enthusiasts.
Thank you for visiting The Workprint Project.
There's more to cinema than the final cut.
The Workprint Project — Exploring the films that could have been.