November is a lot of things
November is a lot of things: Thanksgiving, Veterans Day and some other really special events.
It’s been a busy six months for “The Weight of Honor”
It’s been a busy few months for The Weight of Honor and we’re excited to share all about it!
We're Back At It In 2018
Happy 2018, everyone! This post is long overdue, but if you follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram you’ll know we’ve been incredibly busy with the release of “The Weight of Honor”.
Kansas International Film Festival
We have officially been selected to show The Weight of Honor at this year's upcoming Kansas International Film Festival, which will take place November 3-9 at the Glenwood Arts Theatre in Overland Park, Kansas.
Staff Recommended Reading List
The Weight of Honor staff shares their favorite books and list of recommended reading for National Read A Book Day.
The Weight of Honor Movie Officially Has a Film Distributor
Core Issue Productions has partnered with Virgil Films & Entertainment as the official distributor for The Weight of Honor Movie. Formal press release and movie release details included.
Our Private Screening At The 2017 DAV Conference
Last night at 8:30 p.m. CT, we officially unveiled The Weight of Honor to a group of veterans, their family, caregivers, and some of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) staff participating in the 2017 DAV National Convention.
Long-term fundraising goals
As many of your know, THE WEIGHT OF HONOR team conducted a fundraising campaign last summer. With the help of our friends, fans and family, we raised over $18,000 from over 100 donors. We were so completely grateful to everyone for their support.
New Trailer
2017 Documentary, THE WEIGHT OF HONOR, has released a new trailer. Very few Americans are aware of the struggles of the caregivers to wounded veterans. This 2017 documentary reveals the seen and unseen burdens placed on family caregivers returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Syracuse University IVMF Bridges the Military-Civilian Gap
Perhaps you've heard me say it in interviews or in an earlier blog post, one of the missions of our documentary is to awaken civilians to the urgent needs of our veteran-caregivers and military-caregivers in America. Veterans and active military alike often comment that the American public does not understand the challenges for them and their families.
The Weight Of Honor, 2017 Documentary, Progresses with Rough Cut and More...
Progress on The Weight Of Honor is moving at a steady pace thanks to our editor, Alejandro Valdes-Rochin. We’ve already completed what’s called the “rough cut” of the film, with a “through line” and wonderful elements to illustrate the stories of our veteran caregivers.
Weight of Honor, Veteran caregiver documentary - featured in Elite Magazine of Santa Clarita, CA
We are so honored to have our new documentary, Weight Of Honor, featured in our local Elite Magazine here in Santa Clarita. The author, Mariam Makatsaria wrote a thoughtful and very well researched article. Big thank you to her, and big thanks to Elite Magazine.
Crowdfunding THANK YOU's
Wow! Our crowd-funding campaign is complete, and I’m so very grateful for all the support from our donors, friends and supporters!
The Weight of Honor thanks all of our crowdfunding donors and supporters
Jasper the friendly production dog helps us keep track and celebrate our milestones! We are so thankful and grateful for all of our donations whether they are direct to us or through IndieGoGo. Thank you and keep sharing!!
PTSD Awareness Month - June 2016 - I wish it was more than ONE month.
National PTSD Awareness Month is upon us. We'll be publishing our favorite links on the subject as the month progresses. We are also adding a special "DONOR GIFT / PERK" to our IndieGoGo fundraising campaign to bring awareness and information to the issue of PTSD. But before we announce that, I'd like to share some of what I've learned about PTSD from making "The Weight Of Honor".
#VIDEO: In 60 Seconds, This Moving @IAVA Video Reminds Us - #MemorialDay2016
In just 60 seconds, while presenting a wreath to be laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, this moving IAVA video reminds us of the true meaning of Memorial day.
Documentarian Launches Film Fundraising Initiative as Part of National Military Appreciation Month
The never-before-told stories of catastrophically injured veterans and their Family Caregivers are the focus of the documentary film The Weight of Honor. In conjunction with Military Appreciation Month, Southern California-based Core Issue Productions announces the launch of their campaign to raise awareness and funding for the film.
March 2016 - Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
March 2016 is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness month. Traumatic Brain Injury aka TBI can traumatize caregiver families as much as their veterans.These injuries happen when someone is near an explosion that may not hurt them outwardly but "rocks" their brains.
The Weight of Honor Movie - Veteran Caregiver Stories in Documentary
Veteran caregivers stories are the weight behind The Weight of Honor movie. This new documentary reveals the unspoken burdens shouldered by the family caregivers of wounded veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan.