The AroVideo Library Preservation Transition Fund
By Andrew Armitage
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The AroVideo Library Preservation Transition Fund
Project 2022-10-05 11:23:56 +1300
I am looking to transition the AroVideo library collection and website out of my ownership and into a trust entity that might ensure its future preservation as an archive for the benefit of current and future generations of film-lovers in Aotearoa.
The library comprises approximately 27,000 titles on DVD, Blu-Ray and VHS that have been hand-picked and developed over a 33 year period, with its associated website of film data, notation and transaction facility that dates back almost as far.
The reason for this decision is because the library can sadly no longer be feasibly sustained as a commercial business.
I would anticipate that the new trust entity will likely comprise of a public and/or non-profit private entity or group of partners that have the interest and resources to house and manage the collection as a working archive for the foreseeable future.
The objective is complex and has no precedent, and can only happen with thorough consideration of the options. I am hoping to be able to implement the objective over a transition period of twelve months, with the target funds from this PledgeMe campaign to provide a six month "runway".
I am hoping that this period can be extended for a further six months through a funding grant application to Manatū Taonga: Ministry for Culture & Heritage. This application is currently open for feedback from the general public, and we invite you to offer your support by completing their survey [Custodial transition and preservation of the AroVideo Library Collection] before the deadline of November 13th.
Thank you for reading and Pledging your support to this campaign, one that will help ensure the best possible outcome for the AroVideo library's future home and custodianship.
Ngā mihi nui,
Andrew Armitage
Director, The Aro Street Video Shop Ltd.
PS: The AroVision streaming site will not be affected by the transition or the outcome of this campaign.
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Pledgers 341
09/11/2022 at 6:14pm
09/11/2022 at 4:25pm
"Good luck!"
09/11/2022 at 4:17pm
"Hope you hit the target and continue to provide a place for people to enjoy films for the future."
09/11/2022 at 2:19pm
"Please keep it alive!"
09/11/2022 at 2:08pm
09/11/2022 at 1:58pm
"It's vital that this amazing library be preserved, because our changing IT world means many of these movies no longer exist in any physical format."
09/11/2022 at 1:39pm
09/11/2022 at 1:36pm
"with love"
09/11/2022 at 1:02pm
09/11/2022 at 12:43pm
09/11/2022 at 12:03pm
09/11/2022 at 11:40am
"Cinema preservation forever"
09/11/2022 at 10:33am
09/11/2022 at 10:32am
09/11/2022 at 9:01am
09/11/2022 at 8:51am
09/11/2022 at 8:48am
"My dear friends - I do hope that it will all end as best as possible for you - many thanks for all your help over the years - all my love"
09/11/2022 at 8:11am
"A slice of Aro history that should be preserved/archived properly. "
09/11/2022 at 7:56am
"From Epuni Street :)"
09/11/2022 at 7:44am
09/11/2022 at 7:26am
"I don't need the free voucher, just want to support Aro."
09/11/2022 at 2:05am
08/11/2022 at 11:03pm
"Good luck Andrew. You and your store are an absolute treasure and I was a frequent customer when in the Aro Valley 1991-1994. Thanks so much"
08/11/2022 at 10:48pm
08/11/2022 at 10:30pm
"Aro Video has lasted as long as it has because the collection has always been incredible, and is an important part of the community."
08/11/2022 at 10:15pm
08/11/2022 at 10:14pm
08/11/2022 at 10:00pm
08/11/2022 at 9:46pm
08/11/2022 at 9:29pm
"Thank you for all your hard work over so many years and we hope to help you save Aro Video!"
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The AroVideo Library Preservation Transition Fund
Project 2022-10-05 11:23:56 +1300
I am looking to transition the AroVideo library collection and website out of my ownership and into a trust entity that might ensure its future preservation as an archive for the benefit of current and future generations of film-lovers in Aotearoa.
The library comprises approximately 27,000 titles on DVD, Blu-Ray and VHS that have been hand-picked and developed over a 33 year period, with its associated website of film data, notation and transaction facility that dates back almost as far.
The reason for this decision is because the library can sadly no longer be feasibly sustained as a commercial business.
I would anticipate that the new trust entity will likely comprise of a public and/or non-profit private entity or group of partners that have the interest and resources to house and manage the collection as a working archive for the foreseeable future.
The objective is complex and has no precedent, and can only happen with thorough consideration of the options. I am hoping to be able to implement the objective over a transition period of twelve months, with the target funds from this PledgeMe campaign to provide a six month "runway".
I am hoping that this period can be extended for a further six months through a funding grant application to Manatū Taonga: Ministry for Culture & Heritage. This application is currently open for feedback from the general public, and we invite you to offer your support by completing their survey [Custodial transition and preservation of the AroVideo Library Collection] before the deadline of November 13th.
Thank you for reading and Pledging your support to this campaign, one that will help ensure the best possible outcome for the AroVideo library's future home and custodianship.
Ngā mihi nui,
Andrew Armitage
Director, The Aro Street Video Shop Ltd.
PS: The AroVision streaming site will not be affected by the transition or the outcome of this campaign.
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09/11/2022 at 6:14pm
09/11/2022 at 4:25pm
"Good luck!"
09/11/2022 at 4:17pm
"Hope you hit the target and continue to provide a place for people to enjoy films for the future."
09/11/2022 at 2:19pm
"Please keep it alive!"
09/11/2022 at 2:08pm
09/11/2022 at 1:58pm
"It's vital that this amazing library be preserved, because our changing IT world means many of these movies no longer exist in any physical format."
09/11/2022 at 1:39pm
09/11/2022 at 1:36pm
"with love"
09/11/2022 at 1:02pm
09/11/2022 at 12:43pm
09/11/2022 at 12:03pm
09/11/2022 at 11:40am
"Cinema preservation forever"
09/11/2022 at 10:33am
09/11/2022 at 10:32am
09/11/2022 at 9:01am
09/11/2022 at 8:51am
09/11/2022 at 8:48am
"My dear friends - I do hope that it will all end as best as possible for you - many thanks for all your help over the years - all my love"
09/11/2022 at 8:11am
"A slice of Aro history that should be preserved/archived properly. "
09/11/2022 at 7:56am
"From Epuni Street :)"
09/11/2022 at 7:44am
09/11/2022 at 7:26am
"I don't need the free voucher, just want to support Aro."
09/11/2022 at 2:05am
08/11/2022 at 11:03pm
"Good luck Andrew. You and your store are an absolute treasure and I was a frequent customer when in the Aro Valley 1991-1994. Thanks so much"
08/11/2022 at 10:48pm
08/11/2022 at 10:30pm
"Aro Video has lasted as long as it has because the collection has always been incredible, and is an important part of the community."
08/11/2022 at 10:15pm
08/11/2022 at 10:14pm
08/11/2022 at 10:00pm
08/11/2022 at 9:46pm
08/11/2022 at 9:29pm
"Thank you for all your hard work over so many years and we hope to help you save Aro Video!"
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