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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08/11/2022 at 9:23pm
08/11/2022 at 9:19pm
08/11/2022 at 9:07pm
"I ❤ you Aro Video. I wish we lived in a world where you could live on and thrive. I hope that your collection can 🧡"
08/11/2022 at 8:52pm
08/11/2022 at 8:45pm
"Whatever this needs to go to my brother. You made an institution for us, regardless of the future."
08/11/2022 at 8:15pm
08/11/2022 at 8:15pm
"Aro Video is a treasure trove. You can't access a range like this any other way in Wellington. I'll be gutted if these films are lost."
08/11/2022 at 8:11pm
08/11/2022 at 8:08pm
08/11/2022 at 8:03pm
08/11/2022 at 7:59pm
08/11/2022 at 7:56pm
"Community is worth paying for"
08/11/2022 at 7:19pm
08/11/2022 at 7:18pm
08/11/2022 at 5:26pm
"Best of luck!"
08/11/2022 at 5:23pm
08/11/2022 at 4:59pm
08/11/2022 at 4:16pm
"Kia kaha Aro Video "
08/11/2022 at 4:12pm
"Hope this helps a little"
08/11/2022 at 3:52pm
"AroVideo is a national treasure and deserves to be preserved."
08/11/2022 at 3:40pm
08/11/2022 at 3:31pm
"Valuable part of our local history and film heritage. It would be shameful not to save it. Time for the local film industry giants to do their bit."
08/11/2022 at 3:22pm
"Absolutely gutted about Aro Video closing, at least saving the library will help its legacy."
08/11/2022 at 3:04pm
08/11/2022 at 2:37pm
08/11/2022 at 2:30pm
"Go Andrew! Kia kaha!"
08/11/2022 at 2:08pm
"T-shirt size is xl or 2xl if that’s not available: "
08/11/2022 at 1:57pm
08/11/2022 at 1:41pm
08/11/2022 at 1:40pm
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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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08/11/2022 at 9:23pm
08/11/2022 at 9:19pm
08/11/2022 at 9:07pm
"I ❤ you Aro Video. I wish we lived in a world where you could live on and thrive. I hope that your collection can 🧡"
08/11/2022 at 8:52pm
08/11/2022 at 8:45pm
"Whatever this needs to go to my brother. You made an institution for us, regardless of the future."
08/11/2022 at 8:15pm
08/11/2022 at 8:15pm
"Aro Video is a treasure trove. You can't access a range like this any other way in Wellington. I'll be gutted if these films are lost."
08/11/2022 at 8:11pm
08/11/2022 at 8:08pm
08/11/2022 at 8:03pm
08/11/2022 at 7:59pm
08/11/2022 at 7:56pm
"Community is worth paying for"
08/11/2022 at 7:19pm
08/11/2022 at 7:18pm
08/11/2022 at 5:26pm
"Best of luck!"
08/11/2022 at 5:23pm
08/11/2022 at 4:59pm
08/11/2022 at 4:16pm
"Kia kaha Aro Video "
08/11/2022 at 4:12pm
"Hope this helps a little"
08/11/2022 at 3:52pm
"AroVideo is a national treasure and deserves to be preserved."
08/11/2022 at 3:40pm
08/11/2022 at 3:31pm
"Valuable part of our local history and film heritage. It would be shameful not to save it. Time for the local film industry giants to do their bit."
08/11/2022 at 3:22pm
"Absolutely gutted about Aro Video closing, at least saving the library will help its legacy."
08/11/2022 at 3:04pm
08/11/2022 at 2:37pm
08/11/2022 at 2:30pm
"Go Andrew! Kia kaha!"
08/11/2022 at 2:08pm
"T-shirt size is xl or 2xl if that’s not available: "
08/11/2022 at 1:57pm
08/11/2022 at 1:41pm
08/11/2022 at 1:40pm
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