Pro-Tek Vaults, Which Helped Restore ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Moonlighting,’ Charts Course for Future of Film Protection
variety.comBrent Simon In the digital age, there is a tendency to think of the phrase “film preservation” only as it relates to the care and restoration of movies from the 1950s or earlier.
But while classic films need care, so too do newer projects. Digital formats not only become obsolete but degrade over time.
When global IP is worth billions of dollars, the stakes for its owners are even higher. Straddling both the physical and digital worlds, Pro-Tek Vaults has planted its flag in this space as a leader in media services, film preservation and archival solutions.
The 30-year-old company is charting its course for a robust future by expanding on plans to help protect and celebrate the past. “We work with some of the most sophisticated owners of intellectual property in the industry, so they understand that preserving their content for the long run is critical, and it’s something that requires specialized environments, but also a level of expertise and care that a dedicated team that focuses exclusively in this area can bring,” says Pro-Tek CEO Doug Sylvester.
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