There are so many films that need help, but there's only so much Harris and company can undertake. On a major restoration we spend several months in research and pulling together surviving elements. Physical restoration can take well over a year. Vertigo almost 18 months. My partner in crime is Jim Katz who runs the LA side.
Research is done on both coasts.
All elements are examined on west coast. A number of people have served as LA assistants, most recently Michael Hyatt, followed by Marlene Noble. Robert Harris and partner Jim Katz work on Vertigo . Interestingly enough, one can run 70mm film on a screen normally set for 35mm and not be terribly impressed. With video its the other way around.