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
06/12/2022 at 11:43am
"You have been marvellous patrons of film throughout he decades. All the best. XXXX"
06/12/2022 at 11:36am
"Aro Video must continue as a vital part of Wellington's cultural life."
06/12/2022 at 11:33am
06/12/2022 at 11:26am
06/12/2022 at 10:01am
06/12/2022 at 9:57am
06/12/2022 at 8:14am
06/12/2022 at 7:14am
"Adrian and Nic, aroha Aro Video."
06/12/2022 at 12:46am
05/12/2022 at 9:29pm
05/12/2022 at 8:28pm
"Thank you Art Video, for being my first film school away from university, I will always have you in my heart and soul. Wishing you such good luck for always being with us forever"
05/12/2022 at 6:17pm
05/12/2022 at 5:16pm
"📼💜 Hughes whānau"
05/12/2022 at 4:38pm
"Good luck team. Long live Aro Video!"
05/12/2022 at 2:50pm
05/12/2022 at 2:50pm
05/12/2022 at 2:38pm
05/12/2022 at 1:11pm
"The 'Chosen Perk' was clicked inadvertently; I do not wish to attach any condition to this pledge."
05/12/2022 at 12:53pm
05/12/2022 at 12:25pm
05/12/2022 at 12:23pm
04/12/2022 at 7:34pm
04/12/2022 at 3:28pm
04/12/2022 at 3:00pm
04/12/2022 at 1:15pm
04/12/2022 at 12:22pm
"Rock on! Mary & Zak Schrödinger :)"
03/12/2022 at 9:45pm
02/12/2022 at 5:06pm
02/12/2022 at 4:46pm
"Good on you, Andrew! And good luck with this project. Mary McCallum"
02/12/2022 at 1:21pm
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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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06/12/2022 at 11:43am
"You have been marvellous patrons of film throughout he decades. All the best. XXXX"
06/12/2022 at 11:36am
"Aro Video must continue as a vital part of Wellington's cultural life."
06/12/2022 at 11:33am
06/12/2022 at 11:26am
06/12/2022 at 10:01am
06/12/2022 at 9:57am
06/12/2022 at 8:14am
06/12/2022 at 7:14am
"Adrian and Nic, aroha Aro Video."
06/12/2022 at 12:46am
05/12/2022 at 9:29pm
05/12/2022 at 8:28pm
"Thank you Art Video, for being my first film school away from university, I will always have you in my heart and soul. Wishing you such good luck for always being with us forever"
05/12/2022 at 6:17pm
05/12/2022 at 5:16pm
"📼💜 Hughes whānau"
05/12/2022 at 4:38pm
"Good luck team. Long live Aro Video!"
05/12/2022 at 2:50pm
05/12/2022 at 2:50pm
05/12/2022 at 2:38pm
05/12/2022 at 1:11pm
"The 'Chosen Perk' was clicked inadvertently; I do not wish to attach any condition to this pledge."
05/12/2022 at 12:53pm
05/12/2022 at 12:25pm
05/12/2022 at 12:23pm
04/12/2022 at 7:34pm
04/12/2022 at 3:28pm
04/12/2022 at 3:00pm
04/12/2022 at 1:15pm
04/12/2022 at 12:22pm
"Rock on! Mary & Zak Schrödinger :)"
03/12/2022 at 9:45pm
02/12/2022 at 5:06pm
02/12/2022 at 4:46pm
"Good on you, Andrew! And good luck with this project. Mary McCallum"
02/12/2022 at 1:21pm
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