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Film PTSD

A documentary about British Military Veterans dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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Film PTSD

Film PTSD

Film PTSD

Film PTSD

Film PTSD

A documentary about British Military Veterans dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

A documentary about British Military Veterans dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

A documentary about British Military Veterans dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

A documentary about British Military Veterans dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Chris Pardew
Chris Pardew
Chris Pardew
Chris Pardew
1 Campaign |
London, United Kingdom
$1,499 USD $1,499 USD 43 backers
5% of $25,405 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

FILM PTSD (WORKING TITLE):

A documentary film that delves into the lives and struggles of real British Military veterans who are dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  Emotive and motivational stories showing the transition the soldiers have to make from the frontline to the home front.  Including an ex-SAS serviceman.

SHORT SUMMARY – WHAT IS PTSD? WHY’S IT AN EPIDEMIC?

P.T.S.D – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – It’s had many names: Hysteria, Combat Exhaustion, and Shell Shock to list a few. PTSD has long been a taboo subject, skimmed over in the media for far too long.  Statistics show it’s an epidemic, but not enough is being done to educate, inform and understand it.

PTSD is a mental health condition that's triggered by very stressful, frightening, or distressing events — either experiencing it or witnessing it.

Symptoms may include flashbacks: nightmares, severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts.  It can resort to aggressive behaviour, drug, alcohol or gambling misuse, breakdown of relationships, panic attacks, mood swings, seeking high-risk dangerous pursuits, self-harm, self-destructive tendencies, and feeling suicidal.

The floodgates are open as mental health problems among UK soldiers back from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars escalate

  • One in five veterans are likely to suffer some form of mental illness following their service career.
  • 26% rise in PTSD diagnosis on last year alone!
  • 77% of troops with mental health issues fail to get the help they need because of stigma.
  • 93% of veterans revealed they are ashamed or embarrassed about their mental health problems.
  • One in eight soldiers have attacked someone after coming home from a combat deployment.
  • From the recent wars in the Middle East more British soldiers and veterans commit suicide than were killed in battle.
  • 10% of the UK’s prisoners are ex- soldiers, and 9,000 of the nation’s homeless are ex-forces.

WHY MAKE THIS FILM?

With film you have an opportunity to galvanise an audience. It’s a compelling means by which to tell a story.  After I researched and delve more into PTSD; uncovering the lack of support networks, education, and funding, the more I realised I had to try and put this issue out there.  The more people learn about PTSD, the more accepted it would become for these men and women to come forward and not battle alone against their minds!  This film will aim to help educate, inform and create understanding about these invisible wounds of war.

How can you help?  This is your call to action!  We have the power to create change and to put this issue out there.  Contribute now and help educate more people about PTSD.  If we don’t act now, it will be left in the shadows once more. 

No film until now has told it the way it is.  These are their stories.  Stories that must be told.

CHARITY WORK & WHO IS INVOLVED:

We are lucky enough to have ex-SAS serviceman, Bob Paxman, involved with the project.  He will be going into detail about his compelling and fascinating story, informing us about how he’s dealt living with PTSD.  Bob also set up a mental health charity in 2008 called, ‘Talking2Minds’, in which this project is showing its support and donating towards. ‘Talking2Minds’ are allowing us access to a variety of their PTSD sufferers.

To further encourage donations for this film and the PTSD charities, I am doing a variety of fundraising events.

  • ‘Tough Mudder’, the 12 mile obstacle race designed by British Special Forces.  [DATE: SAT 22ND AUGUST 2015] - COMPLETED!
  • The ‘3 Peaks Challenge’, which is climbing the 3 tallest mountains in England, Scotland, and Wales within 24hrs.  [DATE: FRI-SAT 18TH-19TH SEPTEMBER 2015] - COMPLETED!
  • The London to Paris bike ride.  [DATE: TBC OCT 2015]

You can keep up-to-date with the team’s progress – On here, by our campaign updates, Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FilmPTSD) and Twitter (@FilmPTSD https://twitter.com/FilmPTSD), or at www.FilmPTSD.com.

We will be filming during and beyond the crowdfunding process and will keep you updated throughout. We aim to finish filming by the end of November and have a the film released towards the end of 2015/beginning of 2016. 

THE FUNDRAISING PLEDGE:

A percentage of the proceeds from this crowdfunding will be going straight to military charities.  There will be no profits made from this and if we exceed our target or have any remaining budget, this also will be donated.


Your contribution will:

  • Bring their incredible stories to the screen
 
  • Pay tribute to the bravery of a new generation of soldiers

  • Remind the public of the sacrifices they have made in our name

  • Generate income for military charities

  • Provide a rallying call for further fundraising


WHO ARE WE SUPPORTING?

WHAT WE NEED:

We have worked tirelessly so far to gain access to some of our contributors and their incredible, moving stories.  We have also pulled in massive favors with our industry contacts – of which many are working for ‘free’.  With your backing you will help with the following:

  • Camera & Equipment hire
  • Location Fees
  • Contributor Expenses
  • Composer & Original Soundtrack
  • Film Graphics & Titles
  • Colour Correction & Picture Work
  • Audio Mix & Sound Sweetening
  • Music Licensing
  • Archival Footage Licensing

Your backing will not be used to cover any compensation for the principle filmmakers. This is strictly to help fund the below-the-line items and necessities, and the finishing costs. A small fraction of the total budget will be used for festival entrance fees.

Your contributions will help us to finish the film under its best light, and help us to bring these important stories to the screen!

HOW ELSE YOU CAN HELP:

  • It’s not too late to tell your story!  If you are or know of any ex-servicemen or women that have been dealing with PTSD – please get in touch and tell your story (chris@chrispardew.com).
  • Any additional footage and archive of being in a warzone could be vital.
  • Share this project with as many people as you can.

WHAT HAPPENS IF WE RAISE MORE THAN OUR GOAL?

If we raise more than our campaign’s goal – That’s fantastic news!  As mentioned all of the proceeds will go towards the completion of the film and then the rest will be donated to the military mental health charities.

Help us get our film to the public so we can help spread the word and raise the awareness of PTSD.  We are incredibly grateful to you, dear supporters, for your time, energy, and patronage. Together we can do this!!!

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Thank you! And a big shout out to you! You don't have to do this to donate, but it would be awesome. It's simple: Just write #PTSD on your palm then take a photo of yourself, email it to us and you will get a shout out on our Website, Twitter and Facebook pages.
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You will receive a handmade Military Survival Bracelet. In addition to the DVD and a special thank you email and updates.
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As Colonel you are now commanding your first regiment and get to play soldier for the day, being part of the film as one of our reconstruction extras! As well as that, you still get the Limited Edition DVD, and credit in the film. (Unable to give exact dates at this time – Schedule will be delivered in time to allow for your personal planning).
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Thank you so much for your support. You have earned your star. You will be credited as an Associate Producer in the film. Plus VIP passes to the films premiere screening and invite to the after party. And the Limited Edition DVD.
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