The Film
They were men too is a story about a young army infantryman who witnesses the ruthlessness of Vietnam firsthand, and now, living his last days, has to tell his grandson his story of discovering humanity in unlikeliest form. The Enemy.
Our Inspiration
Both of the producers have had many family members serve in the United States armed forces, from sailors to paratroopers, from World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Why we would like to bring this film to life
We want this idea to be a reality, and we can with your help! Our idea is to showcase the mental part of war that nobody except for veterans can attest to. We would like to make this film as historically accurate as we can, and although we wont be filming on location in Vietnam (it is off limits from what we've heard), we have a location that looks almost identical to Ia Drang valley!
The historical part
The Battle of Ia Drang was the first major battle between the United States Army and the People's Army of Vietnam, also referred to as the North Vietnamese Army, and was part of the Pleiku Campaign conducted early in the Vietnam War. We want this to be as close to the real thing as we can get. We've watch films, documentary's, and interviews with soldiers in the battle so we can get the highest level of accuracy!
What We Need
We are hoping to raise $1700 for camera equipment, costumes, props, sound, and editing systems.
Any contribution would help us so much!
Perks
$1 Thank you!
$5 Pics of behind the scenes
$10 Written email to you!
$25 Limited edition movie poster (Only 5!)
$50 Thank you in credits
$100 Field producer credit
$500 Associate producer credit
$1000 Executive producer credit
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Cast and crew
CAST
Christopher-Brian LeFeve
Jacob-Zavier Skog
James-James LeFeve
Mary- Laura LeFeve
Young James-Quinn LeFeve
Nva-Undetermined
CREW
Director-Nick Allan
Producers- Nick Allan, Quinn LeFeve (If you choose the perk, you will be listed as a producer in the credits!)
Written by-Nick Allan, Quinn LeFeve
Music-Drew Machak (check him out on YouTube and iTunes!)
Editing- Undetermined
**** We are looking for someone who can edit our film, you will be paid and be listed in the credits! Let us know if you'd be interested at alfilms.productionstudio@gmail.com, we are hoping to find someone we can also use on future projects, thanks!!****
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As you can see this is a family based film, this is because it is easier for finding a cast, and because everybody can work comfortably together.
Film Thesis
When James' grandson triggers memories of the past, James recounts the story of his escape from behind enemy lines during the battle of Ia drang, and who he ran into on the way...
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