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R3store Studios Now Digitizing in the U.S.

Aug 01 2025

Wichita Facility Fully Operational and Serving North America

Since January, our U.S. studio has been quietly building something special. With equipment installed, workflows tested, and our team in place, R3store Studios is now fully operational in Wichita, Kansas, offering high-resolution film and video digitization services.
This expansion makes it easier than ever for museums, archives, filmmakers, and institutions across North America to access R3store’s trusted digitisation services, without the risks or delays of international shipping. And because the Wichita lab is fully integrated with UV&S’s secure infrastructure, our clients’ materials can stay under trusted care from start to finish.


Leading the Way: Shawn Rhodes, Director of Digital Services
At the helm of our U.S. division is Shawn Rhodes, an Emmy-winning filmmaker whose creative journey spans decades and continents. His documentary work—including Little Satchmo and This is Love—has won awards worldwide and screened at top festivals in London, Rome, Tokyo, and beyond. Most recently, The Sunshine Dreamer premiered at Raindance and was nominated for Best Documentary.
Shawn’s experience bridges storytelling and technical precision, making him a natural fit to lead R3store’s U.S. operations. His passion for preservation is deeply personal and he brings that same energy to every reel that enters the studio.
“Preserving history on film is a sacred responsibility. Whether it’s a forgotten reel from a museum basement or a rare broadcast master, we treat every frame with care, every frame matters.”


What’s Now Available in the U.S.
Housed alongside UV&S Technology, our Wichita studio is equipped with the same tools and workflows trusted by clients across Europe, delivering world-class results and seamless project management with our US storage division. 

Our services include:
•    High-resolution film scanning (HD, 2K, up to 6.5K with sprocketless transport)
•    Frame-by-frame digital restoration and color grading
•    Video tape digitization (VHS, Betacam, U-matic, DV, and more)
•    Archival-safe cleaning, inspection, and repair
•    Metadata tagging and access file creation
•    Secure cloud or physical media delivery
•    Project consultation and support for grant-funded initiatives

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