Their Lens, Their Voice, and the True Stories of the National Guard CHICAGO, Sept. 4
CHICAGO, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Army National Guard and Fresh Films,
the nation's leading teen filmmaking competition, announce the launch a
documentary film initiative, NG Docs. This new program was developed to give
young filmmakers the opportunity to capture the real people, places, and
experiences of the Army National Guard through their own lens.
This October, aspiring documentarians will get a unique look at the people
and places that make up the Army National Guard. No sets, scripts, or actors
-- the people, places, and experiences are all real. The Army National Guard
is made up of everyday heroes whose goal is to protect the nation's
communities in times of need and now the NG Docs filmmakers will be telling
their stories.
The Army National Guard is supporting young filmmakers through this
opportunity. The mission is to build their confidence, camaraderie and
documentary filmmaking skills by providing them with the technology, network
and hands-on insider experience they need to share the story of the National
Guard with America.
Colonel Michael Jones expressed, "We're excited to create a documentary
program with Fresh Films because the Army National Guard shares their belief
in these talented young filmmakers. It's our goal to celebrate the heroes
that surround us everyday and who better to bring their stories to reality
than the next generation of heroes in the making."
Documentary crews, comprised of youth ages 17-22, will be headquartered at
one U.S. base camp where they'll be immersed in the world of the Army National
Guard. They'll document the Guardsmen, telling their stories, and connecting
to the communities & people who've benefited from their service and support.
The completed documentary will debut in Hollywood at AFI FEST, produced by the
prestigious American Film Institute, November 8.
Youth from all over the United States can apply now through Monday,
September 8th online at http://www.fresh-films.com. No filmmaking experience
is required to apply or participate as teens learn and grow alongside each
other on location.
Through the development of the NG Docs program the Army National Guard and
Fresh Films are demonstrating their continued commitment to building
confidence and success through providing these filmmakers with unique
experiences, resources and opportunities.
More About the Army National Guard and Fresh Films
The Army National Guard has been serving the U.S. for nearly 370 years
aiding local communities in times of crises and natural disasters. As part of
the Army National Guard's previous partnership with Fresh Films, they offered
their resources and expertise to teen filmmakers to heighten the quality of
action films produced as part of the program. To reinforce their interest in
providing youth with more access to confidence-building opportunities, the
Army National Guard and Fresh Films developed the NG Docs program.
SOURCE Fresh Films
