We are making a dramatic/psychological short film that shows the often life-ending dilemma many veterans face everyday. If we can stop one from committing suicide, we have a chance to stop them all if we simply speak up and speak out together. Let our heroes know that they are not alone.
We are making a dramatic/psychological short film that shows the often life-ending dilemma many veterans face everyday. If we can stop one from committing suicide, we have a chance to stop them all if we simply speak up and speak out together. Let our heroes know that they are not alone.
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About The Project
Of A Grateful Nation...
You can only see so much when watching a documentary. We will be filming a narrative dramatic film inspired by stories and first hand accounts of living with PTSD.
The pain and angst of demise, and the downward spiral of PTSD, is often dismissed by the masses because it is a path walked alone. No one is present to witness the internal battle. No one is there when it happens. No one is around to beg someone to stop.
Of a Grateful Nation... puts the reality of veteran suicides, and the throes of PTSD, to the forefront of the American mind. Of a Grateful Nation is about a man- once a hero, and now a broken spirit- spiral out of control. Self-medicating with prescription pills and alcohol, a young man- back from a world of war- is unable to cope with a time of peace. He is alone, drugged, drunk, and armed. No one is with him. No one is there to stop him. He is left feeling the abandonment and true separation from the people and the nation he served. This is the reality that an average of 22 veterans face every day; the reality that Of A Grateful Nation... forces the world to see.
Incentives
$5
Our Deepest Thank You
We thank you for your contribution.
$10
Personal Shout Out
With this contribution, you will receive a personal shout out from Adam, our director, on the films official Facebook page. With this, you will also receive a link to watch the final film. (Link provided after film festival submissions.)
$25
Personal Thank You Video
By contributing at least $25, you will receive a personal thank you video from either our Writer Jon, our Producer Ryan, or our Director Adam. Heck, you may receive one from all three if you are lucky. You will also receive a link to watch the final film. (Link provided after film festival submissions.)
$50
Signed Domino From Campaign Video
With this contribution, you will recieve one of the 100 dominos used in creating the campaign video for our film. The domino will be signed by our Director, Adam, and be individually numbered. You will also, receive a personal thank you video and a private link to watch the finished film.
Claimed: 6 of 100
$100
Custom Paracord Bracelet
You will receive a custom paracord bracelet and a private link to watch the final film. Also, you will receive Special Thanks on IMDb page of the film and in the final credits. You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
$100
Exclusive Signed Poster
You will receive an exclusive signed poster from our Director Adam and Producer Ryan and a private link to watch the final film. Also, you will receive a Special Thanks on IMDb page of the film and in the final credits. You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
$100
Exclusive Production T-Shirt
You will receive an Exclusive Production T-Shirt and a private link to watch the final film. Also, you will receive Special Thanks on IMDb page of the film and in the final credits. You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
*T-Shirt Design Subject To Change*
$250
Exclusive Production Package
With your contribution, you will receive our Exclusive Production Package. The package includes: Signed Poster, T-Shirt and Paracord Bracelet. You will be credited in the film as Very Special Thanks, as well as on IMDb, a private link to watch the final film and be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
$500
Challenge Coin
Members of the US Armed Forces have a long-standing tradition of carrying challenge coins that symbolize unit identity and brotherhood. Each piece usually bears unique unit symbols or mottos that identify the group in which they represent, and are often traded, presented, and collected between unit members. Challenge coins capture the very essence of military affiliation and instill pride to those that carry them.
You will receive a “… Of A Grateful Nation” Challenge Coin, a video thank you message posted to our official Facebook page and a private link to watch the final film. You will be credited in the film under our Very Special Thanks section and on our IMDb page. You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
*Coin is a work in progress. Final product may not look exactly as shown*
$750
Asscociate Producer
You will be credited as an Associate Producer in the final film and on our IMDb page, plus an invitation to the premier in Raleigh, NC.(Travel and lodging not included) You will also get an exclusive production T-Shirt, one of the challenge coins, a signed poster from the cast and crew and mentioned on our official Facebook page as an asscociate producer. You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
Claimed: 2 of 10
$1,500
Co-Producer
Co-Producer Producer Credit: in the credits and on IMDb. Exclusive access to our West Virginia location set. (Travel & lodging not included, can be done via video chat). You will also be invited to our premier in Raleigh, NC. (Again, Travel and lodging not included.) You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
Claimed: 1 of 4
$2,500
Executive Producer
Executive Producer Credit: online, on the poster, in the credits & on IMDb. Limited Edition BeerBackwards Films crew member t-shirt. Access to our West Virginia location set. Invitation to the wrap party where you'd get to hang out with Adam, Ryan, and the rest of the cast and crew. (Location TBD) You will also be invited to our premier in Raleigh, NC. (Travel and lodging not included to both the party and premier) You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
Claimed: 0 of 3
$5,000
Be In The Movie
BE IN THE MOVIE! You will be invited to have a speaking role in the movie. Jon, our writer, will either create a role for you or we will give you a role that fits, that hasn’t already been cast. You will also receive the bracelet, coin, t-shirt of your choice and signed poster. You will be credited on the poster as one of our stars, on the IMDb page and in the films closing credits. You will have red carpet access to the premier in Raleigh, NC, be invited to the wrap party (Location TBD) and your name will live on in cinema history. (Travel and lodging not included) You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
Claimed: 0 of 1
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$5
Our Deepest Thank You
We thank you for your contribution.
$10
Personal Shout Out
With this contribution, you will receive a personal shout out from Adam, our director, on the films official Facebook page. With this, you will also receive a link to watch the final film. (Link provided after film festival submissions.)
$25
Personal Thank You Video
By contributing at least $25, you will receive a personal thank you video from either our Writer Jon, our Producer Ryan, or our Director Adam. Heck, you may receive one from all three if you are lucky. You will also receive a link to watch the final film. (Link provided after film festival submissions.)
$50
Signed Domino From Campaign Video
With this contribution, you will recieve one of the 100 dominos used in creating the campaign video for our film. The domino will be signed by our Director, Adam, and be individually numbered. You will also, receive a personal thank you video and a private link to watch the finished film.
Claimed: 6 of 100
$100
Custom Paracord Bracelet
You will receive a custom paracord bracelet and a private link to watch the final film. Also, you will receive Special Thanks on IMDb page of the film and in the final credits. You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
$100
Exclusive Signed Poster
You will receive an exclusive signed poster from our Director Adam and Producer Ryan and a private link to watch the final film. Also, you will receive a Special Thanks on IMDb page of the film and in the final credits. You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
$100
Exclusive Production T-Shirt
You will receive an Exclusive Production T-Shirt and a private link to watch the final film. Also, you will receive Special Thanks on IMDb page of the film and in the final credits. You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
*T-Shirt Design Subject To Change*
$250
Exclusive Production Package
With your contribution, you will receive our Exclusive Production Package. The package includes: Signed Poster, T-Shirt and Paracord Bracelet. You will be credited in the film as Very Special Thanks, as well as on IMDb, a private link to watch the final film and be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
$500
Challenge Coin
Members of the US Armed Forces have a long-standing tradition of carrying challenge coins that symbolize unit identity and brotherhood. Each piece usually bears unique unit symbols or mottos that identify the group in which they represent, and are often traded, presented, and collected between unit members. Challenge coins capture the very essence of military affiliation and instill pride to those that carry them.
You will receive a “… Of A Grateful Nation” Challenge Coin, a video thank you message posted to our official Facebook page and a private link to watch the final film. You will be credited in the film under our Very Special Thanks section and on our IMDb page. You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
*Coin is a work in progress. Final product may not look exactly as shown*
$750
Asscociate Producer
You will be credited as an Associate Producer in the final film and on our IMDb page, plus an invitation to the premier in Raleigh, NC.(Travel and lodging not included) You will also get an exclusive production T-Shirt, one of the challenge coins, a signed poster from the cast and crew and mentioned on our official Facebook page as an asscociate producer. You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
Claimed: 2 of 10
$1,500
Co-Producer
Co-Producer Producer Credit: in the credits and on IMDb. Exclusive access to our West Virginia location set. (Travel & lodging not included, can be done via video chat). You will also be invited to our premier in Raleigh, NC. (Again, Travel and lodging not included.) You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
Claimed: 1 of 4
$2,500
Executive Producer
Executive Producer Credit: online, on the poster, in the credits & on IMDb. Limited Edition BeerBackwards Films crew member t-shirt. Access to our West Virginia location set. Invitation to the wrap party where you'd get to hang out with Adam, Ryan, and the rest of the cast and crew. (Location TBD) You will also be invited to our premier in Raleigh, NC. (Travel and lodging not included to both the party and premier) You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
Claimed: 0 of 3
$5,000
Be In The Movie
BE IN THE MOVIE! You will be invited to have a speaking role in the movie. Jon, our writer, will either create a role for you or we will give you a role that fits, that hasn’t already been cast. You will also receive the bracelet, coin, t-shirt of your choice and signed poster. You will be credited on the poster as one of our stars, on the IMDb page and in the films closing credits. You will have red carpet access to the premier in Raleigh, NC, be invited to the wrap party (Location TBD) and your name will live on in cinema history. (Travel and lodging not included) You will also be given an option to dedicate this film to someone in our special “Dedicated To” section of the credits.
Claimed: 0 of 1
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Current Team
About This Team
Jonathan Ball, Writer
Jon has been writing since he was 15 years old. He has published several novels. In 2003 Jon joined the Marine Corps. His writing is his muse and he loves it. He and Adam were introduced in 2011 through a mutual friend. Ever since then they have been bouncing ideas and stories off eachother.
Ryan Hamlin, Cinematographer
Ryan Hamlin is a cinematographer based in Raleigh NC, where he lives with his wife and daughter. He met Adam Reeb in film school, and they soon began working together. Ryan has worked on several films in various roles, and he is excited to bring his skills in cinematography, editing, and music to this important project.
Adam J. Reeb, Director
Adam has been into films and filmmaking since he was a child. Growing up in both, West Virginia and Texas, Adam has been exposed to a plethora of film settings and oppourtunities. Nothing makes him happier than watching a movie or planning one out. It has always been his dream to make films. He is a veteran of the US Navy.
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