[Imc-auckland] Re: [imc-auckland-video] SCREENINGs - some more thoughts

Geraldene Peters bern at ihug.co.nz
Thu Mar 10 14:22:55 PST 2005 

The other thing is that a lot of this has been said before by various
people, and it's so consuming to go back over old meeting notes, emails;
peoples historical memories are getting shorter it seems; older hands will
inevitably move on at some stage etc.

For my broken record bit this time, I'll put another plug in for the Wiki,
as a means of setting up tips, suggestions and resources that will help
ensure the longevity of screenings and indymedia activities; promote new
people being involved with organisation, rather than the same old
voices/hands/faces etc.

The wiki link is on the AIM website
http://www.indymedia.org.nz/
http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Aotearoa/


xG


On 3/11/05 10:54 AM, "Chloe Heffernan" <chloeheffernan at xtra.co.nz> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I think second screenings are fine for 'Sold Out' films like Outfoxed
> otherwise I agree with Kim about keeping the incentives high for people to
> turnout to a single screening.
> 
> I think bi-monthly screenings are realistic given the time and energy
> involved. Otherwise you are constantly 'in screening mode'.
> 
> I think publicity-wise we missed out on three key networks: 1. Scoop, 2.
> Stu's list, 3. the Wakim's list.
> 
> Also the Indymedia loops need re-emailing on the Thursday before the
> screening. Not sure if this happened - maybe it did. The Aotearoa list also
> needs emailing as some people are on this but not on the Auckland list.
> 
> Community notices in newspapers need about 2 weeks notice.
> 
> I hate poster paste up but I think it really does seem to attract quite a
> few people to the screenings - it might be worth re-instituting? We just
> need more volunteers for it. I can't do it anymore personally - I've done
> too many - but we have the buckets brushes etc. If active Indymedia types
> could all do just one paste up we could spread the load.
> 
> The Indymedia screening account is pretty healthy looking at the moment so
> one loss making screening won't be too much of a problem.
> 
> Why don't we spend say around $400 on getting in six new recent DVDs for
> screenings from overseas (get permission to screen first though)? That would
> set us up for the year for screenings (at least we'd have back ups and could
> screen stuff that 'just comes along' and is topical still) and it would also
> help support indy filmmakers.
> 
> I can do some research if you like - Geraldene may have some good leads -
> people can make suggestions on the loop - and then we could have a meeting
> and purchase them.
> 
> Chloe
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: imc-auckland-bounces at lists.indymedia.org
> [mailto:imc-auckland-bounces at lists.indymedia.org] On Behalf Of Geraldene
> Peters
> Sent: Tuesday, 8 March 2005 12:08 p.m.
> To: imc-auckland-video at lists.indymedia.org; Indymedia Auckland
> Subject: [Imc-auckland] Re: [imc-auckland-video] SCREENINGs - second
> thoughts
> 
> But the second screening of Outfoxed fell through, didn't it?  And then the
> Rialto spotted the opportunity and cashed in on the exposure Indymedia
> generated.
> 
> I still don't think this needs to rule out an exception for a good programme
> - given hardly anyone knew that it was screening, and that the timing was
> not great with everything else on that weekend.
> 
> xg
> 
> 
> 
> On 3/8/05 12:17 PM, "Kim Mazur" <greenmps.auckland at greens.org.nz> wrote:
> 
>> Also, to support Paul's point, which I made in my first email --- if you
>> have a repeat screening for any other reason than say, the fact that you
>> were SOLD OUT so people standing couldn't get in and wanted to see it
>> (e.g. OUTFOXED), it creates a sense or feeling that "well, if you miss
>> this film at this screening, don't worry about it - Indymedia will
>> screen it again" --
>> 
>> Repeating programes may create less of an incentive for people to come
>> along whereas giving them the sense that they may miss out on something
>> and that this is their possibly one and only chance of seeing it may
>> create more of an incentive for them to come. Just some thoughts there.
>> 
>> Kim Mazur
>> for Auckland Green Party MPs
>> Keith Locke and Nandor Tanczos
>> P.O. Box 1553, Auckland
>> Ph. 09-361-5925 Fax 09-361-5926
>> greenmps.auckland at greens.org.nz
>> www.greens.org.nz
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: imc-auckland-video-bounces at lists.indymedia.org
>> [mailto:imc-auckland-video-bounces at lists.indymedia.org] On Behalf Of
>> Geraldene Peters
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 11:41 AM
>> To: imc-auckland-video at lists.indymedia.org; Indymedia Auckland
>> Subject: Re: [imc-auckland-video] SCREENINGs - second thoughts
>> 
>> 
>> I take Pol's point, and think it's less than ideal to have repeat
>> screenings.  However several people have commented on how good the
>> programme was, and ultimately I think it would be a shame to not make
>> this more available to people with much better publicity etc.  I don't
>> mind us making an exception for a repeat screening in this case.  I
>> think too that it's pretty much been decided to scrap the March
>> screening and go for April.
>> 
>> Perhaps someone could draw up a publicity schedule (dates and publicity
>> contacts etc.) and we could post it on the Wiki for future reference?
>> Sorry, not volunteering for this, but can contribute to any
>> brainstorming.
>> 
>> A three week publicity lead-up suggests that programming is sorted 5
>> weeks before the screening (allowing 2 weeks for sorting permissions
>> etc.)
>> 
>> More thoughts?
>> G
>> 
>> 
>> On 3/8/05 11:18 AM, "Kim Mazur" <greenmps.auckland at greens.org.nz> wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> OK, firstly well done to Mandy, Mauryn, Darcy and everybody involved
>>> with the screening, it was great to see new names that actually ran
>>> the event.
>>> 
>>> secondly, so the turn out wasn't great? how many exactly? or more
>>> importantly, did we break even? we seem to have sold out/almost filled
>> 
>>> the venue for the last year. low turn out could be for several
>>> reasons: AK05 free events/weekend of the Cuba st. Carnival/summer-
>>> people still away/not enough publicity etc. etc. I know we decided
>>> against having one in February last year for some of these reasons.
>>> 
>>> thirdly - I have serious reservations about a repeat screening, OK so
>>> we have run the occasional repeat film in the past but usually because
>> 
>>> of a technical mistake (wrong film screened) BUT not an entire
>>> programme. If the intention is to have the screenings monthly then the
>> 
>>> films should be changed accordingly.
>>> 
>>> Already it is less than two weeks before the proposed next screening,
>>> as a vague rule of thumb, we should be promoting the event at least 3
>>> weeks out. (posters/fliers/first email to lists etc. etc.) which means
>> 
>>> that as soon as a screening is happening the programme and promotion
>>> for the next one sould be finalised and be rolling out.
>>> 
>>> clarification/comments
>>> 
>>> cher
>>> pol
>>> 
>>> On Fri, 4 Mar 2005 15:06:40 +1300, "Sandra Ethell"
>>> <sandra.e at xtra.co.nz>
>>> said:
>>>> Hello,   Would it possible to go ahead with March 20th. film showing
>>> at
>>>> the 
>>>> Classic?   What sort of help do you need with the publicity Mandy?
>>>> 
>>>>   Theres an anti-war rally in Auckland the day before too which could
>>> be
>>>>   a
>>>> good opportunity to hand out publicity info.
>>>> 
>>>> With Unis orientations days coming up also another opportunity to
>>>> hand
>>> 
>>>> out stuff or put posters up.
>>>> 
>>>> Please support International Women's Day commemoration next week too.
>> 
>>>> The IWD Committee has organized  a  forum  through the GPJA network -
>>> Trades
>>>> Hall 7  p.m. Monday, 7th March
>>>> Also, the following day Tuesday, 8th March, rally - Michele A'Court
>>>> MC ing this year, plus entertainment -  and march to the US
>>>> Consulate.
>>>> 
>>>> All the best,
>>>> Sandra
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> From: <mandy.scott at paradise.net.nz>
>>>> To: "List for Aotearoa IMC organising in Auckland"
>>>> <imc-auckland at lists.indymedia.org>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 3:12 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Imc-auckland] Thanks Mandy & co. for latest screening
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> Yeah it was a very moving piece, and uplifting to, I particuarly
>>>>> liked the footage of the middle class Argentinians battering at the
>>>>> doors of their banks!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Now we actually have the Classic booked for the 20th of March, and
>>>>> what I would
>>>>> like to do is either go ahead with the same programme, but with
>>> better
>>>>> publicity, or cancel and concentrate on April's screening
>>>>> 
>>>>> Your thoughts....... anyone??????
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'm happy with how the organisation and everything went on the
>>>>> night, but really
>>>>> need help with the publicity!!! And having a physical list of all
>>> the
>>>>> possible
>>>>> contacts and networking stuff.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Cheers
>>>>> 
>>>>> Mandy
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Quoting Geraldene Peters <bern at ihug.co.nz>:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Good on you guys!
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 3/3/05 8:47 AM, "Kim Mazur" <greenmps.auckland at greens.org.nz>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hi -- this is just a shout out to Mandy, Mauryn, and Darcy and the
>> 
>>>>>>> others who helped organise with the latest Indymedia screening.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Some people who went said they were so moved that they cried
>>>>>>> during
>>>>>> the
>>>>>>> Fourth World War film - and this was from a guy!
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> So big ups to those who have taken on organising screenings and
>>>>>>> I'm
>>>>>> sure
>>>>>>> you guys would love some more help and support next time around as
>>>>>> well.
>>>>>>> I know there is a bit involved that, when shared round, makes it
>>>>>>> go easier and smoother.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Mandy, be sure to ask us all on the email loop if we are free and
>>> 
>>>>>>> available to help you in the build up and on the night!
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Best, Kim
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
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