Female Army Soldier becomes a Hollywood writer

Tickets for GI Film Festival:

https://gifilmfestival.com/tickets/

Guest Blogger: Barbara Autin

The G.I. Film Festival (GIFF), the premiere festival showcasing films focused on the military experience, is gearing up for another successful run. This year, over fifty films will be screened from May 24-28 in Washington DC. 

The tales span from World War Two era stories to the current stories of soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The G.I. Film Festival was started in 2006 in order to change the prevalent, one-dimensional depictions of service members in the media. The success of the films has resulted in the festival’s unofficial nickname as the “Sundance for the Troops.” With most Americans lacking first hand knowledge of military service, the G.I. Film Festival is a great platform for military members to communicate our stories about our service to the civilian community. 

In doing this, the GIFF has created a reputation of screening some of the best military films produced today, as well as creating a thriving community of veterans and filmmakers.

A perception still exists that the military and the entertainment industry are worlds apart, and the G.I. Film Festival is helping to change that by connecting the two groups. Veterans who are interested in getting involved in the entertainment industry now have the opportunity to get to know other veterans who’ve already gained experience in film making by attending events throughout the festival. 

Taking time for military service can put you behind your peers in the entertainment industry, but it doesn’t have to be a deal breaker if you’re willing to work hard and make the right connections.

The projects screened at GIFF are all real stories, and film students, veterans- in fact, anyone who enjoys military stories should attend if they’re in the DC area. GIFF truly is the premiere platform for military stories to be brought to a mainstream audience. 

Not only can you meet filmmakers and veterans, but you can gain a lot of insight in what veterans go through, and get connected to additional veteran oriented organizations through GIFF, like the Veterans in Film and Television, which help hardworking veterans get connected with opportunities in the film industry.

Hope to see you there!

Guest Blogger: Barbara Autin

Barbara Autin served as an engineer in the Army for eight years before pursuing her dream of writing. Her first short movie, Drawing Tinkerbell, will premiere on the LACMA website in April. She was a military consultant on Mary Jane Wells' play "Heroine" and is currently working on two military themed scripts.

GI Film Festival Tickets:

https://gifilmfestival.com/tickets/

Military Times article:

http://www.militarytimes.com/articles/gi-film-festival-2017-schedule-of-events

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Fulton Film Company

Fresno, California

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ELEVENTH ANNUAL “SUNDANCE FOR THE TROOPS” RUNS MAY 24th – 28th

MEDIA CONTACT: Pete Couste

THE GI FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA

ELEVENTH ANNUAL “SUNDANCE FOR THE TROOPS” RUNS MAY 24^th – 28^th 

The Nation’s Only Military Film Festival Announces Official Film Selections for 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 27, 2017) – The GI Film Festival (GIFF), the nation’s premiere entertainment enterprise exclusively dedicated to presenting the veteran experience through film, television and special events, today announced its official film selections for the 11th annual event, running May 24 – 28, 2017 in Washington, D.C. This year’s five-day program boasts a dynamic lineup of 50-plus films, including narrative and documentary films: https://gifilmfestival.com/featured-films-2017/.

“The quality, depth and diversity of this year’s GI Film Festival film line-up is staggering,” says GI Film Festival Chairman and Co-Founder Brandon Millett.  “We have packed this year’s fest schedule with films of every genre, from action films to historical documentaries, animated comedies to dramas, thrillers to sci-fi films. Start to finish this is the best group of films we’ve ever showcased.”

Hailed by Bloomberg News as “Sundance for the Troops,” the GI Film Festival’s mission is to preserve the stories of military veterans through film, television and dynamic live special events. Since 2007, the GIFF has spearheaded the lead-up to Memorial Day in our nation’s capital by offering the country’s most expansive view of military themes on film. Including, for the first time this year, a Cinematic Salute to the Troops on Saturday night, May 27^th, which will feature short films, music, celebrity awards and more.

“Every year a theme organically emerges from our film content,” noted GI Film Festival President and Co-Founder Laura Law-Millett (U.S. Army Veteran). “What's emerged from this year's festival films is an overarching theme of the courage to overcome. Whether its overcoming paralysis from IEDs, barriers for our women warriors, post traumatic stress with animal therapy, or the pain of losing a loved one in battle, these films capture very real challenges faced by active military and their spirit to prevail."

In addition to its film line-up, GIFF will offer a “Pitch Fest” where filmmakers will present their best film and television ideas to industry professionals, a congressional reception, embassy soiree, live music, stand-up comedy, star-studded red carpets, and awards ceremonies, all honoring and lending a voice to the veteran community.  Additional schedule details forthcoming. See www.gifilmfestival.com for updates.

Ticket prices range from $15 for a matinee screening with filmmaker Q&A to $350 for a festival “all access” pass providing access to select official GIFF screenings and special events. A limited supply of GIFF “all access” passes are available now. Single event tickets go on sale Monday, April 10, 2017.

About GI Film Festival

GIFF, a 501c3 non-profit organization, described as “Sundance for the Troops,” preserves the stories of veterans through film, television, training and special events. GI Film Festival events provide an exceptionally diverse line-up of programming, covering all branches of service, every major conflict, and every major film genre while addressing a variety of issues of concern to the veteran community, including post-traumatic stress, homelessness, and unemployment.  For more information, visit: www.gifilmfestival.com. “The GI Film Festival has become the ‘go-to’ place for military-themed movies. Anyone and everyone with a military-themed film will end up at the GI Film Festival, or at least trying to get in." – Actor Gary Sinise

2017 GIFF XI sponsors include:  American Airlines, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, USAA, The Gary Sinise Foundation, Got Your 6, Pentagon Federal Credit Union, Military Times, Stars and Stripes, and WMAL-FM.

Hasty Assault by Military Veterans in Washington, D.C.

For Immediate Release

Press Contact: George Ohan, Fulton Film Company

Film Festival: GI Film Festival (GIFF), 2017

Phone: 559-451-1370

Email: FultonFilmCompany@gmail.com

Website: www.gifilmfestival.com

“Hasty Assault by Military Veterans in Washington, D.C.”

3/27/17 – Washington, D.C.

Military veterans, their families and the civilians who support them connect with the local community by participating in a multi-media, interactive, film festival in Washington D.C., May 24 – May 28, 2017.   This event is designed to encourage meaningful dialogue between civilians and veterans through the use of cinema.   

GIFF features original films, music, celebrity awards, and more.  This is a great way for veterans to build community relations, connect with civilians, and understand the resources that are available for them. 

 “The GI Film Festival has become the ‘go-to’ place for military-themed movies. Anyone and everyone with a military-themed film will end up at the GI Film Festival, or at least trying to get in." – Actor Gary Sinise

Fulton Film Company

When it comes to subjects that matter Fulton Film Company chooses to create meaningful content.  Producer, George Ohan has over 10 years of experience in event management and he expects nothing but excellence.

For more details and information about “GI Film Festival” please feel free to contact us at www.gifilmfestival.com.  The filmmakers are available for interview and appearances – contact George Ohan – 

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Military veteran seeks a career in Hollywood

Military veteran trying to get into Hollywood... 

It's all about the connections! -

GI Film Festival

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Below you will find a list of considerations and suggestions for those people who seek an entertainment business career in Hollywood. 

There are many ways to do something, choose the way that fits your personality the most and go for it.

1.     Gain a specific entertainment business skill that will be valuable to a team

2.     Seek a mentor that does the job you want to do

American Soldier Network

http://americansoldiernetwork.com/

3.     Offer your help as an intern or volunteer on projects to increase your skills

4.     Write a short blog to support an industry event or film to get noticed

5.     Make a contact list of 50 people or companies and contact them

6.     Create a proper cover letter and entertainment business resume

7.     Complete the projects that you start and submit to film festivals

8.     Attend film festivals to meet filmmakers and festival organizers

9.     Make a plan or strategy to follow during the year; set goals

10. Are you talent or crew? Both?

11. Working on independent films or studio films, is there a difference?

12. What do you want to be known for?

13. How often are you training on your craft?

14. Who are the top 5 people that influence your career?

15. Do you consistently follow-up with the people that you meet?

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*If you met your "Hollywood" hero today, what would you ask her? 

Are you prepared for this meeting?

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What message do you send to people who give you a business card?

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*If you were offered a job by NBC Universal today, are you ready? 

  What job do you seek exactly?

  Have you searched their website to see if they're hiring?

http://www.nbcunicareers.com/

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Veterans in Film & Television - VFT

Are you a member?

http://vftla.org/

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GI Film Festival

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Do you plan on attending the "Sundance for the Troops" this year?

GIFF a great place to increase your contacts and familiarize yourself with amazing stories.

GI Film Festival Facebook:

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Fresno, California

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George Ohan - U.S. Army Veteran
Producer
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