Fabio Bedoya is a film restoration specialist based in London, working at the intersection of traditional preservation and emerging AI technologies. His recent research focuses on developing open-weight AI models for color recovery in faded film, creating workflows that enable archives to restore damaged materials cost-effectively. He presents internationally on accessible AI solutions for audiovisual heritage preservation, including recent talks at JTS, AMIA, FIAT/IFTA, and IASA. As a member of the Taxonomies Group in the Trust in Archives Initiative, he contributes to developing frameworks that help archives navigate technology choices responsibly. His projects span commercial restoration work, academic research, and collaborative initiatives with archival institutions across Europe and Southeast Asia.
