FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Production of Documentary on Homeless Veterans supported by Fannie Mae
ARLINGTON, VA - July 2008 - Made possible by the generous support and contribution of corporate sponsors such as Fannie Mae, Ironcutter Media, LLC a Virginia based publishing and production company and WHI Productions, LLC are producing a social documentary focusing on the issue of veteran homelessness.
Fannie Mae’s support of the program continues a long history of the company’s work to prevent and end homelessness. The Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Program raises awareness and funds for Washington metropolitan area organizations that are working to prevent and end homelessness, with an emphasis on programs that help homeless people return to independent living. The Help the Homeless Program builds awareness around the issue and draws volunteers to serve the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless
The production commenced in June 2008. Titled ‘Beyond The Wall: Homelessness Among Veterans,’ with the objective to create a social documentary that raises awareness on the issue of veteran homelessness, the documentary will feature stories of veterans living in a Washington DC shelter, and insights gleaned from interviews with organizations, charities and individuals that provide support to foster better understanding of the factors that contribute to and/or increase the risk of homelessness among veterans.
Scheduled for release November 2008, Beyond The Wall weaves these people, profiles and places into a story-telling triumvirate of video/ journalism/internet narrative via a platform website to reach a regional and national audience. Featuring five video mini-chapters, the website will host correlating journalism, and a digital library based on footage, research and interviews by person and topic to document an honest and insightful portrayal of the issue of veteran-homelessness.
Written, Directed and Produced by Alivia C. Tagliaferri, author and publisher of Still the Monkey, What Happens to Warriors after War, and Co-Produced by Nancy E. Mantelli, producer and founder of WHI Productions and teacher at West Potomac Academy, the production crew consists of three award-winning student film-makers, Marcus Clarke, Nathan Baer and Cory Jones, all graduates of Mantelli’s television and film production class.
For more information regarding this project, including production updates, schedule and lineup of interviews, please visit the project blog: www.beyondthewallmovie.wordpress.com
Media Contact:
Alivia Tagliaferri
Ironcutter Media, LLC
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ironcutter Media and WHI Productions Announce Production of Documentary focusing on Homeless Veterans
ARLINGTON, VA (May 28, 2008) - Ironcutter Media, LLC a Virginia based publishing and production company, and WHI Productions, LLC announce production of a social documentary focusing on the issue of veteran homelessness. Production is set to commence June, 2008.
Tentatively titled ‘Beyond The Wall: Homelessness Among Veterans,’ with the objective to create a social documentary that raises awareness on the issue of veteran homelessness, the documentary will feature stories of veterans living in a Washington DC shelter, and insights gleaned from interviews with organizations, charities and individuals providing support to foster better understanding of the factors that contribute to and/or increase the risk of homelessness among veterans.
Scheduled for release November 2008, Beyond The Wall weaves these people, profiles and places into a story-telling triumvirate of video, journalism and internet narrative via a platform website to reach a regional and national audience. Featuring 6 ten-minute mini-chapters, the website will host correlating journalism based on footage, research and interviews to document an honest and insightful portrayal of the issue of veteran-homelessness.
Written, Directed and Produced by Alivia C. Tagliaferri, author and publisher of Still the Monkey, What Happens to Warriors after War, and Co-Produced by Nancy E. Mantelli, producer and founder of WHI Productions and teacher at West Potomac Academy, the production crew consists of three award-winning student film-makers, Marcus Clarke, Nathan Baer and Corey Jones, all graduates of Mantelli’s television and film production class.
Production of this documentary and website launch is made possible by the generous contributions of individual and corporate sponsors.
For more information regarding this project, including production updates and schedule of interviews, please visit the project blogsite: www.beyondthewallmovie.wordpress.com
Media Contact:
Alivia Tagliaferri
Ironcutter Media, LLC
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