Public domain contest challenges filmmakers to remix Betty Boop, Nancy Drew and more

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January 22, 2026

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Nearly 280 filmmakers entered the Internet ArchivePublic Domain Film Remix Contest this year. Above, a still from King of Jazz. The 1930 film was used as source material in several contest submissions.’/>

Nearly 280 filmmakers entered the Internet Archive’s annual contest celebrating creative freedom without copyright restrictions.

(Image credit: Universal Pictures/Internet Archive)