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Funding Request for a feature documentary--

Monte Cassino "To remain silent in the face of such horrible manifestations of the fury of war…would be tantamount to...cowardly acquiescence, not only in the eyes of our contemporaries, but also in the eyes of future generations." President of the Pontificia Accademia Romana d'Archeologia

FUNDING PROPOSAL for Potential Funders

THE PROJECT
We are an American-based film company committed to telling the  stories of the soldiers and civilians who experienced the terrible battles of the Gustav Line that centered on the Abbey of Monte Cassino. More than a documentary about the military tactics of a half-century-old battle, Monte Cassino will be a 90 minute documentary film designed for a PBS broadcast which will reveal the living memories of a little known WWII battle in which over 30 nations were involved.

We will document a worldwide gathering of WWII veterans as they pilgrimage to the Abbey to redeem what historian John Ellis has called the "hollow victory" of their youth.

The battles for Monte Cassino and the Gustav Line were some of  the most brutal and costly of World War II.   The vivid, human stories of soldiers from all over the world, as well as Italian civilians will be presented through interviews and with archival photos and film, and underscored with wartime and original music.

[For our editor's web site click on-- John Slater]

FUNDING TO DATE
Approximately $100,000 has been spent on pre-production, research, initial filming, and a funder's preview video.  Supporters include veterans of the battle from all over the world, as well as broadcast professionals, including Ward Chamberlin, Vice President of WNET, and George Stoney, renowned documentarian who support the project’s magnitude and viability.  Mr. Chamberlin has assured Monte Cassino a prominent spot in the PBS sheduling.
A recent contribution of $10,000 from a New York communications group allowed us to continue filming on the Monte Cassino battlefields this May (1999). See our Recent Production Activity

OUR TEAM
Our production team is made-up of experienced cameramen, editors, and producers. Executive Producer, Daniel Polin, recently won an Emmy Award. The project has been highly endorsed by many in the TV broadcast and documentary industry, including Ward Chamberlin, VP of programming WNET/13 in New York City and George Stoney, award-winning documentary filmmaker.

YOU CAN HELP US
The Monte Cassino documentary project has been in production for three years. We are in contact with over thirty veterans groups and hundreds of veterans all over the world. Your financial support can help us complete this important documentary. Any contribution will help. Your support will not only allow us to continue our work, but it will reveal to corporate funders the numbers of people from all over the world who want a firsthand account of the Cassino battle experiences.

We are also seeking professional introductions to funders.

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