The AroVideo Library Preservation Transition Fund
By Andrew Armitage
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This campaign was successful and closed on 06/12/2022 at 6:00 PM.
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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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29/11/2022 at 10:29am
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29/11/2022 at 6:18am
"Thanks for teaching me how to be a good boss."
28/11/2022 at 11:38pm
"Good luck. The world needs you."
28/11/2022 at 11:04pm
"This is a part of NZ's cultural and educational history and must be preserved."
28/11/2022 at 10:34pm
28/11/2022 at 10:10pm
"Jack McGee more like movies for me B)"
28/11/2022 at 9:32pm
28/11/2022 at 9:17pm
"Aro Video 4eva!"
28/11/2022 at 9:09pm
28/11/2022 at 9:04pm
"So glad you have reached target. Aro Video is a rare treasure."
28/11/2022 at 9:02pm
28/11/2022 at 8:35pm
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28/11/2022 at 7:59pm
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28/11/2022 at 7:41pm
28/11/2022 at 7:32pm
28/11/2022 at 7:21pm
28/11/2022 at 7:15pm
"I love you guys - so want to keep this resource alive for many more years to come."
28/11/2022 at 7:05pm
28/11/2022 at 7:02pm
28/11/2022 at 6:49pm
28/11/2022 at 6:35pm
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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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29/11/2022 at 10:29am
29/11/2022 at 10:23am
29/11/2022 at 9:26am
"Please please please stay open "
29/11/2022 at 9:09am
29/11/2022 at 9:02am
29/11/2022 at 6:55am
29/11/2022 at 6:34am
29/11/2022 at 6:18am
"Thanks for teaching me how to be a good boss."
28/11/2022 at 11:38pm
"Good luck. The world needs you."
28/11/2022 at 11:04pm
"This is a part of NZ's cultural and educational history and must be preserved."
28/11/2022 at 10:34pm
28/11/2022 at 10:10pm
"Jack McGee more like movies for me B)"
28/11/2022 at 9:32pm
28/11/2022 at 9:17pm
"Aro Video 4eva!"
28/11/2022 at 9:09pm
28/11/2022 at 9:04pm
"So glad you have reached target. Aro Video is a rare treasure."
28/11/2022 at 9:02pm
28/11/2022 at 8:35pm
28/11/2022 at 8:14pm
28/11/2022 at 7:59pm
28/11/2022 at 7:50pm
28/11/2022 at 7:44pm
28/11/2022 at 7:41pm
28/11/2022 at 7:32pm
28/11/2022 at 7:21pm
28/11/2022 at 7:15pm
"I love you guys - so want to keep this resource alive for many more years to come."
28/11/2022 at 7:05pm
28/11/2022 at 7:02pm
28/11/2022 at 6:49pm
28/11/2022 at 6:35pm
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