[imc-auckland-video] SCREENINGs - second thoughts

[mandy.scott at paradise.net.nz]

Okay, I will cancel march 20 and put a concentrated effort in for april.

cheers

Mandy




Quoting Chloe Heffernan <chloeheffernan at xtra.co.nz>:

> 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
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: imc-auckland-video-bounces at lists.indymedia.org
> [mailto:imc-auckland-vid eo-bounces at lists.indymedia.org] On Behalf Of
> Geraldene Peters
> Sent: Friday, 4 March 2005 5:21 p.m.
> To: imc-auckland-video at lists.indymedia.org
> 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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