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IRON WILL: A Documentary and A Movement

Be a part of the film IRON WILL and Help bring awareness to Veterans battling PTSD daily.

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IRON WILL: A Documentary and A Movement

IRON WILL: A Documentary and A Movement

IRON WILL: A Documentary and A Movement

IRON WILL: A Documentary and A Movement

IRON WILL: A Documentary and A Movement

Be a part of the film IRON WILL and Help bring awareness to Veterans battling PTSD daily.

Be a part of the film IRON WILL and Help bring awareness to Veterans battling PTSD daily.

Be a part of the film IRON WILL and Help bring awareness to Veterans battling PTSD daily.

Be a part of the film IRON WILL and Help bring awareness to Veterans battling PTSD daily.

Sergio Valenzuerla
Sergio Valenzuerla
Sergio Valenzuerla
Sergio Valenzuerla
1 Campaign |
Nashville, United States
$5,331 USD 47 backers
10% of $50,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Our goal is to engage, educate, and enlighten the world to the struggles faced by Veterans and their families battling PTSD.  



Hello Friends and Supporters,

Welcome to the crowdfunding campaign for our feature documentary, "IRON WILL: Veterans' Battle with PTSD". It's powerful journey into the minds and lives of Veterans suffering and battling with some form of post-traumatic stress disorder; (PTSD) a disorder that claims the lives of 670 Veterans a month. 


That's over 22 people a day! 


Be a part of the Movement and the Spread the Word.


Step #1: Donate if you can.

Step #2: Suggest and Share our Indiegogo Campaign with your friends.

Step #3: Join our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/IronWillmovie 





Things YOU should know:


  • Why is this film important to us? This is more than "just a film” to us filmmakers; it’s a way to engage and bring awareness to an important issue that has affected so many people including us. In fact, many of us have lost dear friends and family to PTSD (mental illness/depression via suicide).  It’s painful and heartbreaking. As filmmakers, and most importantly, human beings we ask ourselves, what can we do?    Our answer is to make this Documentary!  

  • Who's on the team? Our filmmaking core includes award-winning film Producers Zac Adams and Tim VandeSteeg; Director Sergio Valenzuela, Co-producer/DP Mike Stryker and Editor Ben Wilder. Together, with the rest of our passionate team and partners, we thank you for taking the time to review our campaign and for your support. 

  • Tell me a little about the structure of the film. The spine of "IRON WILL" are the personal stories shared by multiple Veterans firsthand experiences of battling PTSD. These interviews are both powerful and insightful and involve Veterans from various wars. Family members, experts, and  specific organizations that deal with PTSD daily also share their unique and perspective.  Artistically, we will be supplementing off-camera interviews with dramatic re-enactments (like “Man on Wire”), and taking the audiences into the minds and memories of veterans to create suspense, empathy and, most importantly, understanding for the men and women living with PTSD. 

  • How will I be able to see the the film? On completion of the documentary we will screen the film in multiple film festivals, along with proceeding with conventional distribution avenues. Though it is our intention to use the film to make a positive impact in lives of Veterans and people battling PTSD. Specifically, we will share IRON WILL with various Veteran and PTSD organizations, support groups and communities as way to educate, encourage and enlighten as well as a potential fundraising tool for many of those specific groups and organizations.





              

                 OUR CAMPAIGN GOAL $50,000 

(Our stretch goal is $95,000. Additional funds over the stretch goal will be allocated towards the Marketing and Distribution of the film.)


Current Status: 


We have set our phase #2 crowdfunding campaign goal at $50,000.

  • We are approximately 75% done "filming" the documentary, though we need to secure additional funds, so that we are able to cover the remaining production costs of filming additional interviews, b-roll and re-enactments.
  • Any additional funds received will be allocated towards costs associated with post-production of the film (i.e. editing, color correcting, and scoring the film) and the marketing of the film (film festivals, posters, publicity product), and prepping the film for distribution, (called "the delivery of the film").

We have put together some special perks to thank you for your contribution including: Official IRON WILL merchandise (such as autographed DVDs, musical score and a signed movie poster). We have also included invitations to the film’s premiere and being included within the film credits.


Most importantly, your contributions will help bring awareness  to the struggle of Veterans living with PTSD.  


Documentary Update: 

We began our journey with the film in 2014. At that time, we launched our original crowdfunding campaign we received approximately $5,000 in donations, which helped start the production... and thanks to the previous donators (and those reward will be fulfilled upon the completion of the film). 

Regardless of not reaching our financial goal, we kept moving forward with the production of the film, regardless of the obstacles, because of the importance of the project - and financing it ourselves along the way. And over the past year we have made unbelievable strides forward.  

Recent Accomplishments: 

  • Secured a talented and passionate production team.
  • Secured Academy Award-winner Billy Bob Thornton as the film's narrator.
  • Already filmed over a two dozen powerful interviews with Veterans, family members, organizations throughout the United States.
  • Recently, we filmed country music star and Veteran supporter Charlie Daniels and Big Kenny of Big & Rich. 
  • Grew Facebook followers from 70 to over 2,000.  The word is spreading.The current trailer has over 100k views!    



You have an opportunity to receive a variety of very cool perks and rewards for your contributions.  Just go through and select what donation level and perk you want to receive, and then click on the Contribute Now button… and that’s it.  

Please contribute whatever you can to help us get this story out in the world and together we’ll create the positive momentum.

Besides our eternal gratitude, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that your contributions and support has made this film possible


NEW PERK!!!: "IRON WILL" Commemorative Coin



EXCLUSIVE "IRON WILL" CROWDFUNDING T-SHIRT

(This is a mock up, the final design may slightly change.) 




                                                        

DIRECTOR: Sergio Valenzuela is an award-winning Director, Editor, and recent Silver Telly Award winner for his documentary, MY STRUGGLE. Sergio is also the CEO of Silver Phoenix Pictures. Sergio has edited numerous award-winning documentaries, most recently the Midsouth Emmy award-winning HUNGER IN AMERICA by Skydive Films, in association with Casting Life Films and Indiewood Pictures. 

Sergio’s perspective brings a unique vision to the film as a director, Veteran and someone who is battling PTSD himself.  For more about Sergio, go to: www.silverphoenixpictures.com

                                                         

PRODUCER: Tim VandeSteeg is an award-winning Producer, Director and CEO of of Indiewood Pictures. Tim directed and produced the 10-time award-winning and inspirational documentary MY RUN, narrated by Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton, which after making a positive impact on the film festival circuit the film opened in over 500+ movie theaters nationwide.

With Tim’s next film, he produced the 10-time award-winning documentary THE EYES OF THAILAND, narrated by Ashley Judd.  The inspirational film was awarded the prestigious “ACE Film Grant” from the Humane Society of the United States and had the honor to screen at the International Campaign to Ban Landmines in Switzerland. For more about Tim, go to: www.indiewoodpictures.com



                                                            

WRITER/PRODUCER: Zac Adams is an award-winning filmmaker and CEO of Skydive Films. Most recently, Zac directed and produced the Midsouth Emmy nominated AUTISM IN AMERICA a film focusing on autism acceptance and awareness. It’s narrated by "Grey’s Anatomy" star, Chandra Wilson and premiered in October of 2015 at the Twin Cities Film Festival.

Previously, he directed and produced the Midsouth Emmy award-winning HUNGER IN AMERICA; which highlighted the hunger crisis happening in America’s own back yard. The film was narrated by "Desperate Housewives" star, James Denton.  For more about Zac, go to: www.skydivefilms.com


                                                 

Co-PRODUCER/DP: Mike Stryker, owner of Casting Life Films, is a three-time Emmy, Grammy nominated, 9-time Golden Addy Award winner, and two - time silver Telly winner for producing, directing and cinematography. 

Mike  has received numerous awards for short films and commercial work as well. He has produced four feature documentaries narrated by celebrities such as James Denton of “Desperate Housewives”, which received an Emmy. Others celebrities include Chandra Wilson of "Grey's Anatomy”, and Oscar and Golden globe winner Billy Bob Thornton.  For more about Mike, go to: castinglifefilms.com


Be a part of the movement and the spread the word.

  • Step #1: Donate if you can.
  • Step #2: Suggest and Share our Indiegogo Campaign with your friends.
  • Step #3: Join our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/IronWillmovie 
  • Step #4:  Suggest and Share Film's Facebook page with your friends.

Please contact us if you have any questions or comments, we would love to hear from you. Thanks for taking the time  to review our campaign and  your support!


The war on PTSD -- you do not have to fight it alone! 


Thank you!

                                                 www.IronWillmovie.com

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Shout Out

$10 USD
Let the world know you helped! Personal THANK YOU and Shout Out from IRON WILL Facebook and Twitter page (so let us know your Twitter handle) + YOU be a part of an important film that honors our Veterans!
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IRON WILL Commemorative Coin

$22 USD
This is a limited edition IRON WILL Global Give Commemorative Coin​ offered through this crowdfunding campaign​ and our partners at Global Give Network. On one side of the coin is the Film's title and logo. On the other is number 22, which represents the 22 Veterans lost each day to suicide due to PTSD. Each coin has it's own serial number, to be utilized to register to be a part of our ongoing IRON WILL Global Give campaign.
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Written Letter + DVD

$35 USD
Personal THANK YOU and Shout Out from the Filmmakers on Facebook + Official Film Postcard with a handwritten thank you from the Director mailed to you! + DVD copy (when available). + Being a part of an important film that honors our Veterans! Add $15 USD to ship outside the US
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DVD + Exclusive T-shirt

$75 USD
Personal THANK YOU and Shout Out from the Filmmakers on Facebook + Official Film Postcard with a handwritten thank you from the Director mailed to you! + DVD copy (when available) + (1) IRON WILL Exclusive t-shirt. + Being a part of an important film that honors our Veterans! Add $15 USD to ship outside the US
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Premiere for 2 +DVD + T-Shirt

$150 USD
Personal THANK YOU! + DVD or digital download of IRON WILL (when available) + IRON WILL official poster signed by Filmmakers + (2) Tickets to the Nashville Premiere (travel/hotel not included) + (1) IRON WILL Exclusive t-shirt. +Being a part of an important film that honors our Veterans! Add postage to ship out of US.
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Premiere & Actual Film Credit

$500 USD
Personal THANK YOU! + DVD copy by the Filmmakers or digital download of IRON WILL (when available) + IRON WILL official poster by Filmmaker + IRON WILL Official Poster signed by Filmmaker + Receive a “Special Thanks” in the actual film’s ending credits + (2) Tickets to the Nashville Premiere (travel/hotel not included) + (1) IRON WILL Exclusive t-shirt. +Being a part of an important film that honors our Veterans! Add postage to ship outside the US
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VIP: Premiere | Dinner |Credit

$1,500 USD
Personal THANK YOU! + "Signed" DVD by the Filmmakers (when available) + IRON WILL official poster signed by the Filmmaker + (2) VIP Tickets to the Film’s Nashville Premiere (travel/hotel not included) & invited to After Party + Dinner with the Filmmakers (they'll pick the place & pick up the tab). + (1) IRON WILL Exclusive t-shirt + Receive a “Special Thanks” in the film’s ending credits and on IMDB & website.
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VIP: Be an Associate Producer!

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VIP: Personal THANK YOU!+ Signed DVD by the Filmmakers (when available) + + Official poster signed by the Filmmakers + (2)VIP Tickets to the Film’s Nashville Premiere (travel/hotel not included) + Dinner with the Filmmakers (they'll pick the place & pick up the tab) + Plus receive an “Associate Producer” credit that will be in the Film’s Credits and on the Movie Poster... + be listed on IMDB and the website! +Add postage to ship outside the US.
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