[imc-auckland-video] SCREENINGs - second thoughts

[Chloe Heffernan]

Yeah - on second thoughts.........

I take all Kim's points too.

I think basically she is right - the only thing is that as we have already
booked the Classic I wouldn't like to put Scott out two weeks out.

It's really important to the screenings to keep that venue 'sweet' as it
were. Maybe we should ask Scott what his feelings about late cancellations
are - he might be fine about it - I don't know.

Maybe, if you do go ahead with it in two weeks, the next screening shouldn't
be until May to prepare for it properly - so perhaps we should cancel the
April screening.

That gives Scott the opportunity to book something else for that Sunday in
April.

I am out of town until 14 March - so I can't be much help until then after
which I am happy to help a bit with publicity if it does go ahead.

I also think that those who are going to do most of the work (Mandy and co
it seems at this stage) should decide.

The film is good and that night F27 was a bad night to get a crowd with the
Lantern Festival and AK05 on as well. Like G said it might be worth trying
again.....

Sorry to be inconclusive

Chloe




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Geraldene Peters
Sent: Friday, 4 March 2005 5:21 p.m.
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Subject: Re: [imc-auckland-video] SCREENINGs

I think Kim makes some really useful points, although I can see the logic of
a repeat screening if the turnout wasn't that great.

Because I'm only in a position to source programming material, I can't
really speak to the idea of monthly screenings - that's a decision for
people setting the screenings up to make.  Personally though, I agree with
Kim that every two months may be more realistic for people's commitment
levels (both the setup team, and the audience).

Still everything's worth testing out - you don't know until, blah, blah
xxG


On 3/4/05 4:38 PM, "Kim Mazur" <greenmps.auckland at greens.org.nz> wrote:

> HI -- re: another screening of the same films --- I am slightly of the
> opposite school of thought... Which is not to have repeat screenings of
> something unless it was a spectacular sell out with a lot of pre or post
> interest. I am also of the mind to not do another screening in March as
> it is only two weeks away I feel there needs to be build up time and
> enough lead in time and planning and executing of publicity or the
> result will be same, possibly. I think I would need to hear a breakdown
> of what the costs - were ingoings/outgoings for the last screening to
> make a better decision and to reestablish the aims of the screening --
> did it get sign ups? -- is it getting new people involved? Is it
> fundraising? - is it working as these things? Is it something altruistic
> and a cool activist inspirational thing to do? All of the above? Some
> things to think about... It's good not to just go on habit but to re
> establish who your core people and support are and purpose is before
> undertaking any project, event, etc.
> 
> I could be wrong but I'm just coming from a place of protecting people
> from over extending themselves and their time and energies if they are
> constantly back to back having to put on a screening. I'm of the school
> of putting a lot of energy into one good thing than scattering yourself
> thin over several things (although I'm sure in reality, I don't listen
> to my own advice).
> 
> On a personal note, I won't be able to help or come as my Mum will be
> here from overseas for that week only.
> 
> But I am very appreciated and grateful of people who volunteer their
> time (thanks Mandy) and if people decide to go for another repeat
> screening, I am of the mind to let the people who will be doing the work
> make the decisions as to what will or won't happen, so go for it.
> 
> Kim 
> 
> 
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