What is .film?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .film on March 24, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on January 8, 2015.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .film, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .film haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.film).
.film FAQ
What does .film mean?
.film is a generic top-level domain named for the word "film", and it's aimed at creative & design. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .film used for?
.film is mostly used for creative & design. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .film?
None. .film is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .film domain extension?
Motion Picture Domain Registry Pty Ltd operates .film as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .film created?
.film was delegated to the DNS root zone on March 24, 2015.
Is .film a valid domain?
Yes. .film is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .film addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .film domain?
.film names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Motion Picture Domain Registry Pty Ltd's policy if you're unsure.
Is .film DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .film.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed January 5, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
