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From segregation to celebration the story of African Americans professional athletes in the United States Armed Forces
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Victory By Valor Ü Program Synopsis
The world of sports and service in the U.S. Armed Forces or military are such a strong part of the recognizable American fabric that it would be hard to imagine the social, cultural, or political development of this nation without addressing their significance for African Americans to celebrate their patriotism and being part of mainstream America. The post-slave society had no place for the black American, and if there were to be any area of the society where African Americans might have an integral function, that area would have to be one that he created for himself. It has been only a few generations since black Americans have been slaves in the sense that President Barak Obama spoke of the freedoms we have since been afforded and the profound achievements we have contributed to the fabric of American society have had an impact not only on our place in society but also on the ideals that shape the way of life by which we all as Americans honor our country through our patriotism. The athletic and military presence of African Americans, have help to define or accurately pinpoint the black idea of patriotism … the cost for citizenship in America. American patriotism has many faces. What does the contemporary face of black American patriotism look like? Sports and the U.S. Armed Forces have been arenas for African Americans to showcase their bravery, courage, and valor. Becoming a professional athlete or serving in the U.S. Armed Forces has defined or accurately pinpoint the black idea of patriotism. African American patriotism can be qualified not by blackness but rather defined by the varying levels of loyalty, spirit, and fearlessness to which are viewed at any point in time as being more or less "American". The United States since World War II, the world of sport has undergone dramatic changes. The first decade after the war witnessed the resurgence of baseball as the national sport, particularly with the return of hero-athletes, the formation and development of the National Basketball Association, and the transformation of professional football into a powerhouse organization vying with baseball as the national sport.
The war had improved the lot of the "uplift" organizations, the National Urban League, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, as well as the Congress of Racial Equality, which had conducted bus rides throughout the South in the war years in an attempt to regain those rights that had been taken away from African Americans after the end of Reconstruction. In addition, African Americans had gained entry into the American Federation of Labor and other labor unions, and these organizations exerted additional political pressure on public institutions and on the larger population to treat Black people as equal citizens. President Truman’s desegregation of military and the developments in the struggle for civil rights that began to peak in the 1953 Supreme Court Decision, Terry v. Adams, which ordered that Blacks be allowed to vote in primaries and all elections, and the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision, Brown v. the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, et al., which ordered school desegregation. These tremendous leaps forward reinforced the confidence of Black people in their efforts to gain and exercise full citizenship and its social freedoms and intensified the desire to excel in interracial sporting competitions and military service. The well-worn phrase was that African Americans knew that their behavior on the battlefield and on the playing field was to be a "credit to their race." These hero-athletes, therefore, had to carry the burden of double circumspection, to fight and play better than whites and also to conduct a life that was far more exemplary than both their white counterparts and the ordinary white citizen. America’s preoccupation with sports arguably surpasses any other nation’s obsession. The recent death of Pat Tillman, a U.S. Army Ranger serving in Afghanistan, is reminiscent of an era when military service and the fate of celebrity athletes resonated throughout the nation. Tillman’s sacrifice harkens back to a time when it was commonplace for American athletes to unhesitatingly volunteer and demonstrate true heroism in the service to their nation. African American hero-athletes sports stars at both the collegiate and professional level have carved out a record of bravery and a tradition of excellence on playing fields in sports arenas and in the U.S. Armed Forces in which they served. “Victory By Valor” documentary vignette series for television will examine why Hall-of-Fame athletes-who answered the call and fought for their country in World War II. Perhaps no other enterprise has benefited the African American man, more directly or indirectly than sports. The sports arena for more than a hundred years has been a testing ground for Democracy. Through his exploits, he destroyed the myth of white superiority. We’ll also examine the military as one of the only places where multicultural Americans could obtain the same advancements as their White counterparts, but then started to mirror the racism that persisted in civilian life. “Victory By
Valor” will not answer questions, but ask them as it showcases the parallels between professional sports and the military that went through cycles of growth and discrimination that resulted in little known triumphs of tragedies. These soldiers some of them not household names all of them patriots served with distinction and sometimes died for liberty, freedom, equality, and democracy. The vignettes will be written an directed by a select group of individuals who have been agreed to work below scale to develop a full business script and production budget for funding. Below are comments about a treatment I wrote that are not in the customary documentary format. It was critiqued by one our consultants Dennis Brown. These comments are an example of the support we’ve use and the ongoing strategy to use volunteer and below scale contributions in developing the business plan. “Dialogue should be indented and each scene should have a slug line followed by its description … for example: INT. ELIZABETH'S HOUSE NIGHT Elizabeth is also looking at the full moon, thinking.
INT. PAX'S ROOM NIGHT Pax looks at his MPX-990. The counter is ticking down:"10:03:40".
INT. ELIZABETH'S HOUSE NIGHT Elizabeth is looking at the piece of quartz finger Pax gave her. Then she looks at the engagement ring on her. ELIZABETH How'd I get myself into this situation? She gets up, with resolve, and goes to the front door. She opens it and stops: Pax is standing there about to knock. ELIZABETH (CONT'D) Oh! Pax!
Episode 1
Fade In: EXT. New York Giants Football Game-DAY Giant’s fans roar in their seats in anticipation for the start of a game between their beloved Giants and the hated America’s Team, the Dallas Cowboys. The boom of the loudspeakers cuts through the roar as the announcer speaks. ANNOUNCER Ladies and gentlemen, in honor of those who gave everything so we enjoy our freedoms today, please rise The National Anthem, There are shots of the crowd as they stand for the Anthem, some with hands proudly covering their hearts. Air Force jets flyover the stadium as we roll into a montage of various flyovers of different sporting events from the Baseball All-Star game to the Super Bowl. We segue Back to the football game where the United States Flag is stretched over the field, the spirit of patriotism electrifies the air. CUT TO: A soldier sitting on the sidelines in his wheel chair, tearfully watching the flag that he fought for.
NARRATOR Like the men who are about to be playing on this field, Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Gregory Gadson also played Football. He gave his own blood, sweat, and tears to his team at West Point. We focus on the soldiers’ uniforms in the stadium. NARRATOR Lt. Col. Gadson was an all American high school athlete with a bright future in Football waiting for him. (Beat) When Lt. Col.. Gadson’s country needed him, he did what he knew was right. Lt. Col.. Gadson traded in his cleats for an M-16 and his football jersey for a military uniform. A look that is not familiar to most adorns Lt. Col.. Gadson’s face as he thinks about all he has sacrificed for his country. NARRATOR Lt. Col.. Gadson’s regrets nothing. An athlete turned soldier turned Wounded Warrior, Lt. Col.. Gadson yearns for one more chance, one more shot at hearing the roar of a crowd as he once again gives his sport all he has. Lt. Col.. Gadson is not alone. FADE TO: A montage of soldiers. The shots range from WWI on to the present day. NARRATOR Millions of soldiers fought to keep this country safe, just like Lt. Col.. Gadson. And just like Lt. Col.. Gadson, some of these men and women gave up a career on the playing field for a life on the battlefield. A montage of athletes, baseball, football, basketball, all of these men were once soldiers or are about to trade their sports uniforms for military uniforms. NARRATOR There are no multi-million dollar paydays for these heroes. You won’t see any of
them on cereal boxes. They served quietly and sadly, some never came home.
CUT TO: We return to a shot of Lt. Col.. Gadson watching the game as with a quiet intensity. NARRATOR Some heroes, like Lt. Col.. Gadson came home forever changed. Lt. Col.. Gadson is not alone and he and others like him do not have to leave their playing field dreams on the battlefield.
CUT TO: EXT. The Warriors Game-Track and Field-DAY The crowd roars as men and women, all former soldiers, participate in the game. We see our friend Lt. Col.. on the field, not as a spectator, but as a participant in the wheel chair shot put. NARRATOR The Warrior games offers men and women from all walks of life and branches of service a chance to shine on the playing field. Lt. Col.. Gadson wins his tournament and is surrounded by his family and friends as he receives a trophy. Transition To Freeze frame of Jackie Robinson in a military uniform. NARRATOR Before Pat Tillman, there were others who blazed a trail to fight wars on multiple fronts. One, was Jackie Robinson, who fought on the playing fields as maybe the pinnacle of human strength and endurance. Jackie put himself in harmsway to fight for equality for Americans at home , while Lt. Col.. Gadson, and Pat Tillman fought to provide security for the values us Americans sometimes take for granted. Jackie, Pat, and Lt. Col.. Gadson are members of a select group of warriors who epitomize bravery and courage when American values and freedom are challenged. They did their duty in two different uniforms and experienced Victory by showcasing extreme Valor. NOTE: CONVERSATIONS HERE ARE NOT BASED ON ACTUAL INTERVIEWS. THEY SERVE ONLY AS A MODEL FOR THE
CALIBER OF PROGRAM WE INTEND TO PRODUCE. EXT. EBBETS FIELD Vintage footage of World Series baseball game, Brooklyn Dodgers battling Chicago Cubs, May 18, 1952. JACKIE ROBINSON is on third base, hedging his way towards home. In a burst of inspiration and fearlessness, he springs towards home plate and is emphatically declared, SAFE.
NARRATOR Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier by becoming the first black Major League Baseball player. Although today he remains a hero to baseball fans and players alike, his accomplishments didn’t begin or end then. CUT TO: LEGEND: RACHEL ROBINSON-WIDOW OF JACKIE ROBINSON Rachel Robinson, dignified and articulate, speaks to the camera.
RACHEL ROBINSON Jackie’s greatest achievements are the ones he never lived to see, in my opinion. I remember reading the story about this football hero, and it made me think quite a bit of my husband.
ARCHIVE FOOTAGE OF TILLMAN PLAYING W/ARIZONA CARDINALS
NARRATOR Pat Tillman was a celebrated football player with an amazing career ahead of him. After 911, he turned down a three year, 3.6 million-dollar contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals to sign a three-year commitment to the Army for his country. ARCHIVE FOOTAGE AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF TILLMAN IN HIS MILITARY UNIFORM.
RACHEL ROBINSON The world of sports is different today. Players make so much money. It took a man of great dedication to walk away from the career and money and adoration, to join the military. Jackie wasn’t a baseball star yet, but he did walk away from a promising career to serve his country. Put into perspective--imagine walking away from a chance at a World Series or Super Bowl ring. Walking away from the people and things that you love. It is unbelievably honorable and noble. Jackie would have been very impressed with Pat Tillman. ARCHIVE PHOTOGRAPHS OF A YOUNG JACKIE ROBINSON
NARRATOR Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cairo Georgia. His family, a group of poor sharecroppers eventually settled into Pasadena California. LEGEND: BASEBALL HALL OF FAMER-WILLIE MAYS
Narrator Willis Mays is arguably one of the best players to ever play the game of baseball, but he shares the distinction of serving in the Army, which may have robbed him of the chance being the all time home run King. Mays failed to get out his draft commitment through legal challenges. But to his credit he never exaggerated his military service or made himself out to be a false hero. “I HAVE NO PRIDE IN MY ARMY CAREER, BUT I HAVE NO APOLOGIES FOR IT EITHER. I DID WHAT THE MAN SAID” Mays was quoted. His somewhat trying two-year, 1952-54 gave him a unique perspective on Jackie Robinson’s service during the timeline. Willie Mays “From what I understand, Jackie’s athletic talents were recognizable from the start. He played all sports in high school, Junior College, and UCLA. NARRATOR It is in college, at UCLA that Robinson’s star really shined. ARCHIVE PHOTOGRAPHS OF JACKIE ROBINSON AT UCLA
NARRATOR (CONT’D) At UCLA, Robinson became the first student athlete to win varsity letters in four sports, basketball, football, track and baseball. Poised to have a career in sports, Jackie were drafted into the U.S. Army. ARCHIVE PHOTOS OF BLACK SOLDIERS IN WWII
NARRATOR (CONT’D)
Jackie served in the 9th Calvary where he did his basic training at Fort Riley, Kansas. where he met heavyweight champion boxer, Joe Louis. He was later transferred to Ft. Hood in Texas where he served with 761st Tank Battalion Aka “the Black Panthers”. ARCHIVE PHOTOS AND FOOTAGE OF JOE LOUIS DURING HIS MILITARY CAREER AND HIS CAREER AS A WORLD-CLASS BOXER. RACHEL ROBINSON
Even though Jackie went to a prestigious university such as UCLA he couldn’t break the color barrier to go to Officer Candidate School. At that time, Black soldiers were enlisted in regiments that were not deployed for combat in theater. WILLIE MAYS “If Jackie was anything, he was a fighter. Anything, anyone, anywhere. Nobody was going to keep him down.” ARCHIVE PHOTOS OF JACKIE IN HIS OFFICER’S GEAR
NARRATOR Joe Louis took Robinson under his wing and used his influence and celebrity to allow Robinson to do something that had never been done before--fight on the front line. Robinson was ready but society wasn’t. ARCHIVE FOOTAGE OF BLACK SOLDIERS DURING WWII NARRATOR (CONT’D) In the time of disaster and need, superior character and supreme sacrifice is what is called for. ARCHIVE PHOTOS OF PAT TILLMAN ON SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, IN HIS MILITARY GEAR AND NEWSPAPER HEADLINES ABOUT HIS DEATH AND THE SUBSEQUENT MILITARY COVER-UP. RACHEL ROBINSON Pat Tillman’s story ended on a sad note. He was killed by friendly fire and there was controversy over the information the military offered his family. But it doesn’t take anything away from his achievements.
ARCHIVE PHOTOS OF JACKIE ROBINSON LEAVING THE MILITARY
AND RETURNING TO LIFE BACK IN THE U.S. NARRATOR Jackie received an honorable discharge and returned home. After a few false starts, Branch Rickey, General Manager of the Brooklyn, signed Jackie Dodgers. ARCHIVE FOOTAGE AND PHOTOS OF Military BASEBALL.
WILLIE MAYS He was in the minor leagues for a bit, but finally they called him up. In 1947he was playing for the Dodgers. LEGEND: LTC Gregory Gadson-Director of the Army Wounded Warrior Program. LTC Gregory Gadson, speaks to the camera. LTC. GADSON I was in Iraq on May 7th, 2007. I was wounded by an Improvised Explosive Device. It was bad. I lost both my legs and normal use of my right arm. I had
played football at West Point--I’ve always been an extremely active person-so this was going to be the biggest challenge of my life. ARCHIVE PHOTOS OF LTC. GADSON IN HIS MILITARY GEAR LTC. GADSON (CONT’D) It wasn’t over for me. I pushed forward. And there are many other soldiers in my situation--we don’t know the meaning of the word, surrender. NARRATOR Instead of retiring, Lt. Col.. Gregory Gadson became the director of the Army Wounded Warrior program. And then, he become part of history once more. In 2008 he played a key role in the New York Giant’s Super Bowl Victory FOOTAGE OF THE NY GIANTS AT THE SUPERBOWL NARRATOR (CONT’D) LTC Gadson was brought in to inspire the players. His struck the team leadership, courage and camaraderie. He was named the Giant’s Honorary Co-Captain at the NFC Championship game. LTC. GADSON That was a singular and particular honor. There’s a big connection to sports and the military. I mean, I knew all about Jackie Robinson--he was my hero and my inspiration. But I had no idea that he was in the Army, and an officer no less-- like me. There’s an interesting connection to being in the military and playing sports, it takes a special kind of person to push themselves to greatness. I firmly believe this: You don't get to pick your circumstances. It's your obligation to be your best no matter what you're asked to do. RACHEL ROBINSON I think Jackie would have loved that saying. It encompasses everything he believed in. ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE AND PHOTOS OF JACKIE ROBINSON’S AMAZING
CAREER IN BASEBALL. RACHEL ROBINSON (CONT’D) He retired in 1957. No one had a career like Jackie’s. In 1972 the Dodgers retired his number, good old number 42. WILLIE MAYS I often wondered, what made Jackie so brave. (laughing) You ever see him steal home plate? He was fearless. Maybe it was his Army experience that taught him how to stand up for what is right. By fighting for his country he felt invested in the American dream. LTC. GADSON Heroes aren’t manufactured. First, you have to have that spark. That spark exists in every man and woman. But you have to do something with it. The military is what empowered me to have bigger dreams, and to believe I could achieve them. There are no walls, nothing stopping us. Jackie Robinson knew and understood that. WILLIE MAYS What is a hero anyway? He is someone that does something uncommon at a time when logic normally takes over, while being the recipient of great opposition. That’s the definition of Jackie right there. RACHEL ROBINSON Jackie would have liked that. He always said he was just a man doing what anyone in his situation would do. But he was more than that. He really was one of America’s greatest heroes. And now you know how he got there
Ü Additional - “Victory By Valor” - Vignettes The untold story of the men who wore both the military and athletic uniforms with distinction and honor. They were victorious by valor in service of their country and on the playing field while changing the game when suited-up. Episode 2
Episode 3
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Ü Additional - Vignette Themes - Earl Woods Father of Tiger Woods was a pioneering African-American Military athlete. A graduate of Kansas State University on a baseball scholarship and broke the "color barrier" in the Big 8, 1951. Played catcher and was good enough that the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues offered him a contract that he rejected and joined the US Army. Served two full tours of duty in the Vietnam War, the second as part of the elite Green Beret’s were he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. - Harold Robinson The first black scholarship athlete of the Big Seven Conference, credited with breaking the racial barrier in that conference in 1949. Served in the US Army during the Korean War and received a Purple Heart during his active time in the service. - Buck O'Neil Served in the U.S. Navy in a construction battalion was a member Baseball Hall of Fame Veterans Committee played an important role in the induction of Negro League players. In 2006, was posthumously honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom due to his "excellence and determination both on and off the baseball field," according to the White House. He joins such sports notables as Jesse Owens, Muhammad Ali, Joe DiMaggio, and Jack Nicklaus in receiving the United States' highest civilian honor. - Emlen Tunnell The first African American inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame, played in the NFL for the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers. In 1999 was ranked number 70 on The Sporting News' list of 100 Greatest Football Players.
Served in US Coast Guard during WWII - Archie Williams Went to Berlin and won 1936 Olympic gold medal in the 400 meters, after graduating from Berkeley in 1939, went to Mississippi to train as a pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen. Later joined the Air Force and retired a Lieutenant Colonel in 1966. - Monte Irvin A baseball Hall of Fame Inductee served in the US Army during WW II was one of the first black players to be signed after baseball's color line was broken by Jackie Robinson . His career of excellence spanned across the Negro Leagues, National League, and MVP in the Mexican League.
- Leon Day A baseball Hall of Fame inductee, during World War II Day served in the US Army, landing on Utah Beach on D-Day. He was discharged in 1946 pitched an opening day no-hitter against the Philadelphia Stars. - Ernie Banks In 1955, he set the record for grand slams in a single season with five, a record that stood for over twenty years. Twice the National League MVP Award served in the US Army during the Korean War Conflict. - Oscar Charleston who played baseball during the 1920's and 30's with the Kansas City Monarchs. Born in 1896, and as a youth of 15 joined the military as an underage runaway. Considered to be one of the top five players to play in the Negro League. - Willie Davenport Climbed up to Colonel of the United States National Guard at the time of his death, participated in hurdling events in four Olympic Games, winning the Gold Medal in the 110 meters, 1968. - Napoleon McCallum Trophy Played in the NFL as a Raider ranks second in NCAA Div-I history for all-purpose yards as a Naval Academy graduate. - Ken Norton Served in the Marine Corps won three All-Marine Heavyweight titles, inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992. - Spottswood Poles nickname, "The Black Ty Cobb" enlisted in the 369th Infantry, US Army, in 1917 earned five battle stars and a Purple Heart while fighting in France.
- Mike Anderson With Baltimore Ravens as a running back spent four years in the United States Marine Corps - David Robinson NBA star with San Antonio Spurs played NCAA basketball at the Naval Academy
ADDITIONAL ETHNICITIES AND GENDER
Ü Production Design The foundation for this television series will come from a variety of personal narrative, personal mementos, primary documents, visual materials collected as archival footage, and landmarks. Although the multicultural American military experience has been essential to the American historical appeal, there has been little effort made to share this information too much broader audience. This series of (1-2 minute) sponsor driven documentary vignettes will be designed to chronicle the service of multicultural American military athletes who excelled in two uniforms and won on the battlefields of service and the playing fields and arenas of sports. These mini docs will include the first person narration from today’s soldiers as a way to bring the history forward from the psycho-physical correspondence of men and women who we hope will find the information inspirational as well as educational. Being relevant to both the time and its American sports tradition, “Victory By Valor” is a memorable tribute and celebration. The first series of vignettes will capture the essence of the accomplishments of multicultural American professional athletes dating from 1900’s to 1960’s. Set against the backdrop of a time still heated with the ongoing struggles against racial discrimination, this television exhibition highlighted through words, music, pictures, archival film, visual art, and other memorabilia the multicultural American experience of personal sacrifice and the American experience of endurance and accomplishment. It starts with an era when multicultural Americans were hardly permitted to do more than draw water and hew wood, multilcultural American athletes through their victories, eased the frustrations of fellow multicultural Americans by assuring them that they to could be winners. This documentary series will touch on and identify the rise of multicultural American sports stars and historical icons that happen to have served in the United States Armed Forces with pride and dignity. Hall-of-Fame athletes who answered the call and fought for there country, perhaps no other enterprise has benefited the multicultural American, more directly or indirectly than sports and the U.S. Armed Forces. It will also highlight those outstanding modern-day multicultural American sports figures that paved the way for the elimination of race as a qualification for those entering the broader American Sports Arena. The exhibit will end up this evolutionary role of multicultural Americans in the sports arena by viewing some famed athletes of this day who have brought American sports to a new level of achievement. Today we can all appreciate these competitors as they raise our spirits in an arena, which was once not open to them as multicultural Americans.
Finally, “Victory By Valor” will also give the viewers a chance to consider the complex social challenges in which all multicultrual Americans are faced with. Challenges that gave way a rise to near “superstar” status greater worldwide recognition and propelled them into much more strategic positions as community leaders. Milestones A timeline that summarizes key highlights of multicultural American professional athletes military participation from1900’s to the present. Segments will focus on all major contributions multicultural Americans during this specific time frame. Featured aspects will include; memorabilia, photographs, archival footage, and historical facts and major achievements. Multicultural American Patriotism and Valor This sub-theme of the series will take a critical look at the expanding participation of multicultural American athletes in the military and the cultural impact they have made in the broader society. This segment will not only celebrate their accomplishments, but focus on their influence on society, the sports industry, and the challenges to multicultural athletic stereotypes. Back Stories An on going theme will examine the growing number of multicultural American athletes not traditionally associated with military service. These new sport heroes represent a departure from the assumptions of a lack of interest, physical ability, aptitude, or patriotic inability to participate. Contributors For many African Americans, the achievement of high athletic stature represents a viable option for improving economic standing and financial wealth. “Victory By Valor” will highlight the manner in which individual multicultural Americans are held up as “Superstars” and their post game emergence as American heroes, community leaders and commercial entrepreneurs.
Ü Historical Portal The basic structure for the portal will be an Dakar Interactive hosted online broadband social networking that will provide an enhanced and more intuitive informational navigation, streaming multimedia content that will promote user interface and user involvement with “Victory By Valor” programming and broadcast events. Site multimedia content will enhance use/viewers experience designed to drive traffic and track the audience through online various user online tools. The portal will be targeted to African American Cultural Centers, Smithsonian, United States Armed Forces, Corporation Public Broadcasting, Library of Congress, and the communities they serve.
Development of a “On Demand Portal” which would serve as a Event Web-site for all historical content related African Americans military information. The initial projected content plan is to develop the basic interactive structure online “Exchange Portal” while providing enhanced and more intuitive informational navigation that will promote user interface and user involvement with the site. In addition, Dakar Interactive will develop and engage additional corporate partners, alliances, and sponsors for the online portal. As an educational component and added value to the vignette series this online historical portal will be developed as an outreach tool. Designed as a social networking interactive historical site to enhance the overall experience of the TV series, which addresses the specific target audience with factual information. In addition the historical portal will be marketed an enhanced informative media companion that will stimulate corporate branding and outreach of project sponsors, advertisers and partners. The online historical portal will feature: - Consistent, intuitive and fast branded users interface throughout all pages - Custom added value interactive site services for searching and displaying Information that will accommodate use interest and compelling ongoing visits - User database scripting for locating and searching - Full Multi-Media applications - Chronicled timeline - Interviews and back-stories from athletes - Rare historical archival footage and memorabilia - Sponsor Banner with support message - Information on the event and television program - Event behind the scenes coverage - On demand Highlight Reel - Profiles on television program participants - Online Polling - Background on sponsor relationship - Media Partners Directory
Ü Production Timeline
DVD and Historical Portal planning • production design • publicity packages Pre Production planning/budgeting/marketing
Preview and Promotion
PROJECT TIMELINE
2013 - 2014
Sept 13
Dec 13
Oct 13
Nov 13
Jan ‘14
Feb ‘14
Mar ‘14
April 14
May 14
June 14
R&D Phase & market research contact corporate sponsors, agencies Define target markets Development Production Budget - Contract Historian - Identify archive - Finalize script - Web Design and Budget - Finalize Funding Production
Post Production Launch full media TV airdates
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Ü Preliminary Work Plan PHASE I RESEARCH AND DATA
1.1 Organize and activate a team of scholars and research specialists who have the necessary expertise, resources and motivation to assist the planning, research and development.
1.2 Identify a body of scholarly research related to the historic development to present day assessment.
1.3 Identify materials and resources to be utilized in the production.
1.4 Identify topics and their resources. 1.5 Compose a master calendar of events and topics that will have the most audience appeal.
PHASE II PRE-PRODUCTION
2.1 Research and develop the (5) 1 – 2 minute program vignette themes. 2.2 Further shape and develop the content of the proposed television production.
2.3 Completion of detailed script treatments for all vignettes. 2.4 Detailed research, budget preparation and timetable. 2.5 Recruit production staff and crew. 2.6 Select talent. PHASE III PRODUCTION
3.1 Finalize participants and location sites and create a shooting schedule based on formats, treatments, scripts and crew availability at the location sites.
3.2 Complete shooting of two program episodes. 3.3 Complete a rough edit of the two program episodes. 3.4 Complete first draft of tabletop book, broadcast resource guide.
PHASE IV POST-PRODUCTION
4.1 Submit rough edit to the advisory group for review, comment and evaluation. 4.2 Finalize electronic graphics, key able elements, animation, and special effects.
4.3 Record narration, and all voices over. 4.4 Finalize musical score. 4.5 Complete the final edit of the (5) program vignettes. 4.6 Host a special screening for advisory group and production participants.
Phase V NATIONAL BROADCASTING
5.1 Develop and implement national publicity strategy. 5.2 Develop and implement national outreach strategy. 5.3 Arrange for national broadcast. 5.4 Arrange for national distribution of the program and resource guide. 5.5 Submit rough version of DVD to advisory group. 5.6 Broadcast the four program episodes on National Television.
Ü Production Strategy
1. DEVELOPMENT
2. FINANCING
3. PRE-PRODUCTION Estimate Cost $50K Web Design and Buildout
4. PRODUCTION Estimate Cost $75K-$100K PER Vignette
5. RIGHTS CLEARANCES
6. POST-PRODUCTION
7. EXPLOITATION
Research Writing of the Script Production Schedule and Production Plan Production Budget Prepare Sales Materials Domestic and International Pre-Sales Identify Funding Appoint a Distributor (TV Sales Agent) Additional Research Identify Third Party footage sources Identify On Air Talent Final Shooting Script Final Production Budget Web Design and Beta Launch Shoot interviews Acquisition of references copies of all third party footage Shoot studio sequences Shoot performance sequences Rough Cut for clearance purposes Negotiate fees for Third Party Master footage Negotiate Image and Likeness Rights Negotiate Publishing Clearances Adjust Rough Cut as per Clearances Formal Launch of Event Portal Fine Cut of "Master Version" of the (5) vignettes Fine cut of Domestic and international versions Fine cut of Theatrical version (if needed) Fine cut of DVD versions Execute all Third Party Rights Agreements. Purchase Masters of all Third Party material. Sell Domestic second window. Domestic DVD deal Distributor attends all relevant Trade Shows and Markets Sell international Broadcast Licenses International DVD deals
Ü Research and Development Budget (3 months) STAFF Project Manager Historian (1) Researchers (4) Managing Editor/Writer (1) Content Producer/Media Specialist (1) Media Assist. (2)
22,060.00 14,400.00 48,000.00 14,400.00 28,000.00 24,000.00
Archival Manager (1) Interns (4)
14,400.00 33,600.00 $198,860.00
Sub-Total Support/Services Review Conference 1,500.00 Hospitality 900.00 Clerical Supplies 1,500.00 Duplication 1,500.00 Telecommunications (phone, fax, Internet Access) 3,000.00 Content Digitizing-DVD (Transfer/Storage/Catalogued) 15,500.00 Shipping/Postage 1,800.00 Messenger Charges 500.00 Research Materials (Books, Video, CD) 2,500.00 Database/Print Subscriptions 2,500.00 Travel Expenses 7,500.00 Sub-Total $38,700.00 Facilities/Equipment Research Office 9,000.00 Furnishings 2,000.00 Utilities 1,800.00 Asset Management/Intranet Portal 1,200.00 Office Computer Workstations (4) purchase 6,000.00 Mac G5 Digital Archival Workstation (1) purchase 3,500.00 MacBook Pro (Field Laptop/Digital Camera/Hand-audio recorder) (5) purchase 10,000.00 Off-Line Edit System (Final Cut Pro HD) rental 10,000.00 Sub-Total $43,500.00 Administration Legal Fees 5,000.00 Account Fees 5,000.00 Overages / Omissions / Errors 3,500.00 Sub-Total $13,000.00 BUDGET SUMMARY Staff……………………… $198,860.00 Support/Services……… $38,700.00 Facilities/Equipment…. $43,500.00 Administration…………. $13,000,00 TOTAL $294,060.00
Ü Brand Awareness This production presents the structure of a branding campaign and recommendations on a strategic culturally themed approach to connect with African American community. The Dakar Interactive team will develop strategic steps necessary to seamlessly integrate brand messaging regarding sponsor products and services to increase public awareness of, access to, and appreciation of products and services. During the course of the research, the Dakar Interactive team will be able to assist with adding corporate sponsor and partner back stories online and offline to brand presence especially in African American target markets, general markets, and US Armed Forces agencies
associated with this production. Content can be prepared for other purposes (i.e. marketing vehicles, consumer incentives, promotions, community outreach, and public relations, etc…), consideration will be made to fashion a media campaign to reach a larger audience by posting the same fact finding content on web sites and as public services announcements in all media. This production is an opportunity for corporate sponsors and partners to assist in creating a formidable brand to celebrate the legacy of Multicultural American sports heroes that served their country. Being associated with this production allows a corporate sponsor and partners to become the trustee of a unified media collection that documents and preserves the history of African Americans. Through the collection, and its presentation to the public in all media, corporate brands can be identified as a committed partner and supporter of the vital role African Americans continue to play in Americans legacy. Positioning - Match resources and services to enhance corporate relationships. Marketing - Brand product and services at every phase of research, production, distribution, and presentation with relevant custom messaging tailored for directto-end. Promotions - Provide target markets with value added tangible resources and service attributes Segmentation - Identifying niche groups within targeted communities and influencers that understand and appreciate the importance of corporate support partnership
Ü Corporate Sponsors and Partnerships As the primary sponsor and or partner will receive a comprehensive valueadded market exclusivity giving corporate brands a national presence throughout the service of the partnership and a concentrated presence throughout broadband and television broadcast market reach. Benefits include title sponsor recognition: •
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Broad coverage of the African American population
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The brand and message are advertised in African American targeted media outlets
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Culturally relevant content means broad acceptance of corporate brands
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Topics designed to appeal specifically to the total community
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Unique topics that break through the clutter, your advertising gets noticed
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Media content and marketing message that celebrates the multicultural American experience
Ü Sponsorship Benefits The corporate partners and sponsors who have a vested interest in presenting “Victory By Valor” to the American public will net considerable benefits including: • The opportunity to link their corporation service or product with one of the most recognizable America institutions (US Armed Forces and Sports) in an effort that will be viewed as positive and timely. • High traffic of potential of loyal consumers • Solidify and celebrate corporate diversity with the US Armed Forces and the communities they serve • The opportunity to include their own commercial message within the format of the vignettes presentation, marketing and promotions, and all public relation activities. • The opportunity to craft, with producer’s placement and production options which maximize the program’s reach to the specific target audiences sought by the sponsor.
Ü Sponsor Entitlements This title sponsorship will be primarily responsible for hosting and presenting “From the Battlefield to the Playfield”. As Title Sponsor, your corporation will be associated with this presentation will gain relationships and exposure
opportunities leveraged throughout 2013-2015 and have first optional participation rights for next year’s event and special promotional opportunities during the year. As the Title Sponsor will receive: On Site Exposure • Exclusive acknowledgement and recognition as Title Sponsor • Corporate logo listing on all event materials • Photo opts with top celebrities and guests • Corporate executive presenter during press conferences publicity events • Exclusive corporate signage displayed prominently throughout all media • Product placement position Print and Outdoor Exposure • Outside back cover full page color ad in Souvenir Journal • Corporate logo presence as Title Sponsor in ads for all publication • Signage on all posters, and handouts On-line Exposure • Fixed logo banner with hyperlink on Event Web portal home page • Fixed sponsored hyperlink along with event banner on media partner websites Corporate Entertainment • Pre-Event VIP Reception invitation • Special reserved seating Radio • Closing billboard on event promos • On air copy mentions Television • Opening and closing billboards on program vignettes • Opening and closing billboards on 30 second promo spots • Bumpers with sponsor reminders
Museum Exhibit and Art Gallery Examples
FORMAT Victory By Valor will be filmed using advanced High definition digital video (HDV) technology. HDV is a high-resolution video format that treats video and audio as digital information. In this format the data can be stored, manipulated, and relayed just like any other computer data. Since its introduction to U.S. consumers HDV has rapidly grown in popularity. HDV cameras and editing systems provide consumers unprecedented quality. HDV offers users several important benefits including: q Extremely portable and relatively inexpensive cameras; q Excellent images with over 500 lines of resolution and most importantly, component recording that provides fantastic color reproduction by treating the video information as three separate signals (very important during for your videoto-film transfer); q HD quality stereo sound recording; q The ability to use a high-speed connections Wi-Fi to stream video to the home and hand-held devices. Most importantly we can deliver, the same HD experience on all platforms as the original. q Affordable, high performance DV editing recorders and computer based DV editing systems. When HDV technology is combined with the storytelling and production techniques of traditional film and video, it becomes an excellent medium to create feature films and
documentaries. Projects can be shot in HDV, edited on a low-cost DV editing system, and then distributed on videotape, DVD, or even the Internet. The camera that will be used is the Red One HD Cinema Camera. It offers extremely high production quality. Recently, producers have been taking advantage of Digital video’s exceptional resolution for theatrical motion pictures. Some TV movies, episodic TV series and commercials that traditionally have been shot on film are starting to be shot on Digital video™. Often a "film-look" treatment is applied to Digital video™ shows to create a more film-like look and feel. HD Digital video™ is also an ideal, highresolution "mastering format". Location Principal photography for Victory By Valor will take place in Los Angeles, California, and Arlington Va.. The Film Commissions in those cities will provides support for all onlocation production (e.g., feature films, television series, commercials, industrials/corporate, still photography, short films, music videos, documentaries, infomercials, television movies, theatricals, print, fashion, and training) in the metro area. Most city-, county- and state-owned property, facilities and equipment may be borrowed or occasionally rented. Permits for filming in national parks, forests, recreational areas and monuments are generally required. Many public and privateowned locations do not require a location fee, but do require advance permission and proof of insurance. To prevent time-consuming delays and unnecessary expenses, DAKAR will contact the corresponding Film Commission pertaining to specific public or private locations far in advance of principal photography.
Schedule The following is the projected production schedule for Victory By Valor. Task Description PRE-PRODUCTION Fundraising 25% Funding Milestone 50% Funding Milestone 75% Funding Milestone 110% Funding Milestone Staffing Director Director of Photography Gaffer Boom Operator Sound Recorder Makeup / Hair / Wardrobe Supervisor Stunt and Special Effects Supervisor Production Assistant Casting Technical Preparation Preparation of Shooting Script Cinematography Location Scouting and Scheduling Equipment Rental or Purchase Set Design and Construction Wardrobe and Props PRODUCTION Rehearsals and Read-Throughs Shot Lists Principal Photography Pages 1-5 Pages 6-11 Pages 11-15 Stunts and Special Effects Titles Contingency POST-PRODUCTION Film Editing Continuity, Titles, Transitions Additional Footage Sound Editing Synchronism Dialogue Looping Music Prints Answer Print Final Print DISTRIBUTION Copies for Cast / Crew / Donors Film Festivals and Competitions
Start Date 8-10-13 9-11-13 6-11-13 9-11-13 11-11-13 11-11-13 6-11-13 9-11-13 9-11-13 9-11-13 9-11-13 9-11-13 9-11-13 9-11-13 9-11-13 11-11-13 11-11-13 8-11-13 11-11-13 11-11-13 11-15-13 11-15-13 11-15-13 12-11-13 12-11-13 12-11-13 12-02-13 12-02-13 12-11-13 12-11-13 12-11-13 12-11-13 12-06-13 12-08-13 12-08-13 12-08-13 12-14-13 12-08-13 12-08-13 12-08-13 12-08-13 12-08-13 12-08-13 12-15-13 12-22-13 12-22-13 11-22-15
End Date 11-11-14 2-11-14 8-11-14 11-11-14 11-11-14 12-11-14 7-11-13 11-11-13 11-11-13 11-11-13 11-11-13 11-11-13 11-11-13 11-11-13 11-11-13 11-11-13 12-11-13 8-11-13 12-11-13 11-15-13 12-11-13 12-11-13 12-11-13 12-08-13 12-02-13 12-02-13 12-11-13 12-02-13 12-11-13 12-11-13 12-11-13 12-11-13 12-08-13 12-22-13 12-22-13 12-22-13 12-15-13 12-22-13 12-22-13 12-22-13 12-22-13 12-22-13 12-15-13 12-22-13 12-22-13 12-22-13 12-22-15
Budget The following is a summary of the projected budget for Victory By Valor: Budgetary Item
Total
1. Above the Line
$22,000
2. Pre-production and Production
$288,500
3. Post-production
$22,300
4. Distribution
$25000, Projected Budget
$357,880
The successful planning, production, editing, and distribution of Victory By Valor will require cash expenditures and non-cash donations in the amount of $19,321. DAKAR will utilize volunteers in the production of Victory By Valor. No volunteer will receive benefits or salary for work performed; instead, per diem allowances will be paid, as well as transportation, catering, and housing expenses where applicable. A detailed breakdown of all costs is provided in the following sections.
1.1.1 Above the Line Expenses Acct #
Task
Unit
Qty
Rate
Copies
50
0
Total
1100 1111 1102 1111
Writing Writer's Fee Script Copies Rights
1110 1111 1112 1111
Producers Executive Producer Producer Copies, Telephone, Postage, Legal
1200 1211 1211
Director Director Director Expendables
Per Diem Allow
8
25
200 110 $300.00
1300 1311 1302 1311
Talent Actor Actor Talent Expendables
Per Diem Per Diem Allow
8 8
110 25
800 200 200 $1,200.00
Total Above the Line
0 0 0 $0.00 0 0 500 $500.00
Allow
$2,000.00
1.1.2 Pre-production and Production Expenses Acct #
Task
3000 3011 3002 3011
Production Staff Producer / Unit Production Manager Production Assistant Production Staff Expendables
3110 3111 3112 3111
Production Design Prop Rentals Set Construction Art Department Expendables
Unit
Qty
Rate
Per Diem Allow
8
25
Days
8
20
Allow
Total 0 200 110 $300.00 160 110 110 $360.00
3200 3211 3211 3211 3206
Set Operations Grip Catering (3 Meals/Day for 8 Days) Grip Rentals Grip Expendables
Per Diem Days Days Allow
8 24 8
25 50 25
200 1200 200 110 $1,700.00
3300 3311 3302 3311 3306 3308
Camera Department Director of Photography Camera Package Red One Full Camera Package Clapper Smart Slate Camera Department Expendables
Per Diem
8
2500
20,000
30 Days Weeks Allow
19 1
750 75
8,500 75 110 $28,675.00
3400 3411 3402
Stunt and Special Effects Stunt and Special Effects Supervisor Stunt and Special Effects Expendables
Per Diem Allow
1
25
25 110 $125.00
3500 3511 3511 3511 3511
Wardrobe, Make-up and Hair Stylist / Make-up Artist Costume Rentals Box Rental Wardrobe, Make-up and Hair Expendables
3600 3611 3602 3611 3611
Electrical Gaffer Equipment Rentals Lighting Portable Light Kit - 3 Arriflex lights and stands Box Rentals Electrical Expendables
Per Diem Days
8 8
25 20
200 160 0 110 $460.00
3611 3606
Per Diem
8
25
200
Days
7
60
420 0 110 $720.00
Acct # 3700 3711 3702
Task Transportation Vehicle Rental Fuel
Unit
Qty
Rate
Days Weeks
8 1
25 50
Total 200 50 $250.00
3800 3811 3802
Location Location Rentals Location Expendables
3900 3911 3902 3911 3911
Sound Boom Operator Per Diem Sound Recordist Per Diem Equipment Sound Package - Shure FP32 Days Mixer, Sennheiser Shotgun, 2-Tram Lapel Mics, Micron Wireless, XLR Cables and Headphones Sound Expendables
Days
8
20
160 110 $260.00
3911
8 8
25 25
200 200
8
160
1280
110 $1,780.00
Total Pre-production and Production
$12,260.00
1.1.3 Post-production Expenses Acct # 4000 4011 4002 4011 4011 4011 4006 4007 4008 4011 4110 4111 4112 4113 4114 4115 4116 4117 4118 4119 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024
Task Editorial Editor Editing Equipment High-speed Drive Interface Storage Drives DV Deck Editing Software Compositing Software 8-channel Mixing Board Optical Tape Backup Battery Power Backup Cables, Adapters, Etc. Post-production Sound Sound Editing System Mixer Tape Stock DVCAM 60 Minute Stock HD DV Stock Master Tape Stock HD DV Stock HDVCAM 124 Minute Stock Mastering Equipment PAL DigiBeta Deck Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope Editorial Expendables
Unit
Qty
Rate
Per Diem
8
25
Total 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tapes Tapes
3 6
25 20
75 120
Tapes Tapes
3 2
80 35
240 70 0 0
Allow
1100 $1,711.00
4110 4111 4112
Music Composer Composer Expendables
Per Diem Allow
8
25
200 110 $300.00
4300 4311 4302 4311
Titles and Graphics Graphic Designer Workstation and Software Titles and Graphics Expendables
Per Diem Allow
8
25
200 0 110 $300.00
Total Post-production
$2,311.00
1.1.4 Distribution Expenses Acct #
Task
Unit
Qty
Rate
Total
5000 5011 5002
Film Festivals Entry Fees Travel Expenses
Events Events
8 8
200 50
1600 400 $2,000.00
5110 5111 5112 5111
DVD Copies Cast Crew Donors
Copies Copies Copies
2 11 20
8 8 8
16 80 160 $256.00
5200 5211
Other Expenses Overhead, Miscellaneous, Etc.
Allow
500 $500.00 Total Distribution
$2,756.00
DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY Independent filmmakers have enjoyed tremendous critical and financial success recently. Smaller production companies and distribution companies are gearing up and independent production is growing even as of this writing. All these developments serve to increase the chances for a well-made, low-budget film. With production funding in place from independent investors, DAKAR will be in an advantageous position to negotiate a distribution deal. Again, one of the most important requirements of any independent film producer is to secure the best distribution deal for the film with a distributor who will commit financial resources and secure a favorable distribution release pattern. In order to showcase the talents and achievements of the cast and crew of “Victory By Valor”, DAKAR plans on pursuing distribution via film festivals, the Internet, independent theaters, and independent cable television networks. Any and all profits received from sales, distribution, or festival awards will be reinvested into DAKAR for the production of future films. Film Festivals Distribution will be sought via domestic and foreign film festivals around the world. These festivals provide independent producers the opportunity to showcase finished films to a large group of distributors and studio executives. Worldwide Film Festivals AFI Los Angeles Film Festival Berlin International Film Festival Breckenridge Festival of Film
Miami Film Festival New York Film Festival New York International Film Festival
California International Film Festival
Palm Beach International Film Festival
Chicago International Film Festival
Palm Springs International Film
CineVegas International Film Festival
Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema
Cleveland International Film Festival Dallas Video Festival Festival International du Film (Cannes)
Portland International Film Festival Rhode Island International Film Festival Saint Louis International Film Festival
Florida Film Festival
San Francisco International Film Festival
Hamptons International Film Festival
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Hollywood International Film
Savannah Film & Video Festival
Festival Hollywood Shorts Film Festival Iowa Independent Film Festival Kingman Films International London International Film Festival
Seattle International Film Festival Sundance Film Festival Telluride Film Festival Telluride Independent Film Festival
Long Beach International Film Festival
Texas Film Festival
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival
Three Rivers Film Festival
Malibu International Film Festival
Toronto Festival of Festivals
Melbourne Film Festival
Vienna Film Festival
Internet Distribution During the past ten years, there has been a surge of growth in Internet-based entertainment providers catering to the 500 million Internet users worldwide. Currently, there are more than 500 Web sites providing such services. Two companies have emerged to lead this burgeoning industry: Shockwave Films Netflix http://www.netflix.com/ , the most comprehensive guide to find and watch feature and short films online. Netflix provides consumers the largest online video-on-demand library in the world, programmed in genre-specific movie channels by film and editorial experts. As the definitive online film portal with over 80,000 films, Netflix offers news, reviews, trailers and movie showcases, as well as robust user communities and a comparison DVD and video shopping guide. Through partnerships with AMC Theaters, TiVo, Yahoo!, and the Independent Film Channel, Netflix delivers filmmakers a global audience of passionate movie enthusiasts. Netflix provides consumers and businesses alike with the broadest entertainment content including award-winning short films, animations, and interactive games. Netflix distributes content worldwide to multiple traditional and emerging channels, including cable TV, airlines, Internet and mobile/wireless, yielding a diverse and reliable revenue streams for the company. Netflix is capable of offering entertainment anytime, everywhere. Independent Theaters DAKAR intends to pursue distribution to independent theaters nationwide. The growing network of independent theaters offers an alternative to megaplex movie going. Most low-budget features get their initial theatrical release at these venues, attracting adult and college audiences by providing more intimate, personal settings.
One of the best known and successful of these is Landmark Theaters, a national circuit of theaters specializing in showing independent and foreign films. They are the largest coast-to-coast circuit with this focus. Established in 1974, the Landmark network has grown to 52 theaters representing 162 screens, coast-tocoast. Landmark is the only national theater circuit devoted to exhibiting independent movies, foreign language cinema, and non-traditional studio films. Independent Cable Television Networks DAKAR intends to pursue distribution to independent cable television networks. During the past decade, several cable networks have emerged that feature independently produced programming. The two leaders of this new movement are Bravo and the Independent Film Channel (IFC). Bravo, The Film and Arts Network, is widely recognized for its innovative and award-winning programming. Bravo features the best of documentary programs, studio and international film, and theater, dance, and music presentations, and is seen in more than 53 million homes nationwide. Bravo presents such high-profile original series as “Inside The Actors Studio”, “Bravo Profiles”, “Aria & Pasta”, “Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends”, “The Awful Truth” and “Cold Feet”. Bravo is also the official U.S. network of Cirque du Soleil, and will present its exclusive, 13-part original variety show airing on the network beginning in 2011. IFC is the premier network featuring award-winning independent films, original series, documentaries, live events, and enhanced new media programming. IFC is the first network to part company with formula-driven features and bring you only the best of the indie film genre. They show movies like “The Opposite of Sex”, “Breaking the Waves”, and “Do the Right Thing”, and also cover live events and film festivals, like the Independent Spirit Awards and Cannes. Their Advisory Board features Martin Scorsese, Robert Altman, Tim Robbins, Joel and Ethan Coen, Martha Coolidge, Jim Jarmusch, Spike Lee, Steven Soderbergh, Ed Saxon, and Jodie Foster. Donor Relations Please support our fundraising effort for Victory By Valor and join the growing community of DAKAR supporters. Currently we are in the process of raising the necessary funding for pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution.
Donations 1.1.5 Online Donations Donors may visit our new Web site (www.Dakarinteractive.com) and make online, secure credit card donations (paypal). The entire process takes less than 3 minutes on our high-speed servers.
1.1.6 U.S. Mail For donors preferring U.S. mail, checks or money orders may be forwarded to the following: DAKAR Foundation for the performing Arts. 21154 Bryant Street Canoga Park, Ca 91304
1.1.7 Corporate Sponsorships DAKAR seeks to develop relationships with organizations interested in sponsoring an event. If your organization is interested in sponsoring an event, or has an idea for sponsorship, please send email to kevin@homageusa.net Volunteering DAKAR offers many rewarding volunteer opportunities, including participation in the development, production, post-production, and distribution of Victory By Valor. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with DAKAR please send email to kevin@homageusa.net All volunteers will: q q q
Be credited in the end credits of any film in which they participate Will receive DVD copies of any film in which they participate Will be presented with a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of service
Donor and Volunteer Benefits DAKAR is a nonprofit, 511(3) (c) organization (pending). A portion of your contribution is tax-deductible (Federal ID #943175844. Under Federal tax code section 511(3) (c),
VII. Total Budget : A. Research B. Film Project A. Research Project Cost Estimate Description
Cost
Research Testimony of the last remaining family members of F66, Evaluate potentially valuable sources of reference and research information resources available throughout the US to conduct research on the finding remaining survivors (family) of F66 Evaluate the influence and integration of Military/Civil Rights Context into public classrooms to transform the presentation of curricular and problem-solving scenarios and resources of public schools. Evaluate the National Historical Archives, media groups, museums and libraries (genealogical research in Washington), to evaluate historical archives and review original documents regarding the F66 subjects. Evaluate various historical think tanks groups to research and interact with historians. (eg, National Park Service, etc. Evaluate various National Parks, Foundations, Museums, and pubic and non-profit organizations to conduct Victory By Valor research.
$1,000
$1,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
Transportation Airfare and pre-diem to conduct Victory By Valor research
$15,000
Projected Costs :
$25,000
1.1.7.1.1.1.1 B. Film Project Total Budget from All lines. Total from Research, Pre- Post Production and fulfillment = $633,200
SAMPLE STATEMENT OF RISK FACTORS Investment in the film industry is highly speculative and inherently risky. There can be no assurance of the economic success of any motion picture since the revenues derived from the production and distribution of a motion picture depend primarily upon its acceptance by the public, which cannot be predicted. The commercial success of a motion picture also depends upon the quality and acceptance of other competing films released into the marketplace at or near the same time, general economic factors, and other tangible and intangible factors, all of which can change and cannot be predicted with certainty. The entertainment industry in general, and the motion picture industry in particular, are continuing to undergo significant changes, primarily due to technological developments. Although these developments have resulted in the availability of alternative and competing forms of leisure time entertainment, such technological developments have also resulted in the creation of additional revenue sources through licensing of rights to such new media, and potentially could lead to future reductions in the costs of producing and distributing motion pictures. In addition, the theatrical success of a motion picture remains a crucial factor in generating revenues in other media such as videocassettes and television. Due to the rapid growth of technology, shifting consumer tastes, and the popularity and availability of other forms of entertainment, it is impossible to predict the overall effect these factors will have on the potential revenue from and profitability of feature-length motion pictures. The Company itself is in the organizational stage and is subject to all the risks incident to the creation and development of a new business, including the absence of a history of operations and minimal net worth. In order to prosper, the success of [your film’s name] will depend partly upon the ability of management to produce a film of exceptional quality at a lower cost, which can compete in appeal with higher-budgeted films of the same genre. In order to minimize this risk, management plans to participate as much as possible throughout the process and will aim to mitigate financial risks where possible. Fulfilling this goal depends on the timing of investor financing, the ability to obtain distribution contracts with satisfactory terms, and the continued participation of the current management.