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
17/11/2022 at 12:41pm
17/11/2022 at 12:39am
"Ngā mihi nui - thank you for your service to Wellington, and all the best for whatever the future holds for Aro Video. May it be a bright one - kia kaha!"
17/11/2022 at 12:06am
16/11/2022 at 9:10pm
"Good luck!"
16/11/2022 at 1:53pm
"T Chong Pledge 3"
16/11/2022 at 1:51pm
"T Chong Pledge 2"
16/11/2022 at 1:49pm
"T Chong Pledge 1"
16/11/2022 at 9:28am
15/11/2022 at 4:30pm
"Good luck, sorry we’ve not been using your services more to help sustain the uniqueness."
15/11/2022 at 10:23am
"<3 from Sean Molloy and Helen Rickerby"
14/11/2022 at 10:39pm
"I only want a t-shirt - the rest of the perks for this size pledge are not necessary."
14/11/2022 at 7:00pm
14/11/2022 at 6:50pm
14/11/2022 at 3:57pm
"Best of luck. Would be great to be able to rent through Wellington City Libraries but I'm guessing that wouldn't guarantee preservation. "
14/11/2022 at 10:51am
14/11/2022 at 9:29am
14/11/2022 at 9:16am
13/11/2022 at 10:52pm
13/11/2022 at 4:16pm
"All the best Andrew - sending best wishes Pip "
13/11/2022 at 3:16pm
13/11/2022 at 2:41pm
"Thank you Aro Video"
13/11/2022 at 10:24am
"I really hope you guys are able to keep going."
13/11/2022 at 9:19am
12/11/2022 at 11:10pm
12/11/2022 at 10:05pm
"good luck"
12/11/2022 at 8:48pm
12/11/2022 at 8:41pm
12/11/2022 at 3:38pm
12/11/2022 at 3:36pm
"Hang in there! You're the best video store in the country!"
12/11/2022 at 10:37am
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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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17/11/2022 at 12:41pm
17/11/2022 at 12:39am
"Ngā mihi nui - thank you for your service to Wellington, and all the best for whatever the future holds for Aro Video. May it be a bright one - kia kaha!"
17/11/2022 at 12:06am
16/11/2022 at 9:10pm
"Good luck!"
16/11/2022 at 1:53pm
"T Chong Pledge 3"
16/11/2022 at 1:51pm
"T Chong Pledge 2"
16/11/2022 at 1:49pm
"T Chong Pledge 1"
16/11/2022 at 9:28am
15/11/2022 at 4:30pm
"Good luck, sorry we’ve not been using your services more to help sustain the uniqueness."
15/11/2022 at 10:23am
"<3 from Sean Molloy and Helen Rickerby"
14/11/2022 at 10:39pm
"I only want a t-shirt - the rest of the perks for this size pledge are not necessary."
14/11/2022 at 7:00pm
14/11/2022 at 6:50pm
14/11/2022 at 3:57pm
"Best of luck. Would be great to be able to rent through Wellington City Libraries but I'm guessing that wouldn't guarantee preservation. "
14/11/2022 at 10:51am
14/11/2022 at 9:29am
14/11/2022 at 9:16am
13/11/2022 at 10:52pm
13/11/2022 at 4:16pm
"All the best Andrew - sending best wishes Pip "
13/11/2022 at 3:16pm
13/11/2022 at 2:41pm
"Thank you Aro Video"
13/11/2022 at 10:24am
"I really hope you guys are able to keep going."
13/11/2022 at 9:19am
12/11/2022 at 11:10pm
12/11/2022 at 10:05pm
"good luck"
12/11/2022 at 8:48pm
12/11/2022 at 8:41pm
12/11/2022 at 3:38pm
12/11/2022 at 3:36pm
"Hang in there! You're the best video store in the country!"
12/11/2022 at 10:37am
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