By Travis Johnson
244 cineastes pitched in at the behest of NFSA ambassador, Margaret Pomeranz, who said, “We are incredibly thankful for all the support and donations from the public. They should be proud of themselves as they have truly proven their love for Proof, as well as their passion for preserving our audiovisual history. But this is merely the beginning; there are thousands of films waiting to be restored back to life, and every dollar over our initial goal will go towards the NFSA Restores fund.”
The final amount raised was $25,427, and NFSA will cover the rest of the project’s cost. Senior Film Curator Gayle Lake said: “We are very keen on bringing this classic back to the big screen as soon as possible. Stay tuned for news about screenings of Proof, restored and looking better than ever!”
The restoration of Proof is the latest effort in the NFSA Restores program. Previous films given the treatment include Storm Boy, Starstruck, Bliss, and Howling III: The Marsupials.
