Who We are
Rescue Doc Films is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit media company committed to producing educational, challenging and socially relevant media to strengthen human and animal rights.
The Cause
In April of 2016, Rescue Docs was honored to document the Shepherd’s Men run from Boston to Atlanta. They each ran 22km per day wearing 22 pounds for 9 days. The number 22 signifies the number of veterans that commit suicide every day. It’s a staggering number and one that we must bring to zero.
We made a short film that chronicled the incredible efforts being made by the Shepherd's Men to raise money and awareness for the life saving work being done by the SHARE Military Initiative. As soon as we met the Shepherd's Men, we knew there was a much larger film that needed to be made.
That film is 22.
SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center is a comprehensive rehabilitation program that focuses on assessment and treatment for service men and women who have sustained a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury and PTSD from the Afghanistan and Iraqi conflicts.
22 will tell the stories of these service men and women who volunteered to serve their country as they struggle to regain a normal civilian life. It is our hope that this film will let veterans struggling with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries know that they are not alone and it's OK to ask for help.
Making The Film
Making this film will require funds for equipment, crew, travel, editing, music, graphic design, marketing, festival submission fees, and much more. We have a proven track record of making films under budget and putting them to work for the causes that need them.
How You Can Help
We need your help to raise the funds necessary to make this film. With perks starting at $10 for a digital download of the film once it's completed to $1000 to become an Associate Producer of the film, there are ways that anyone can help. We also depend on you to share the campaign with your friends and family on social media.
Thank You!
Filmmaking is a collaborative art form, from camera operators to donors, every role on the team is imperative. Without your help, we simply would not be able to make this vitally important film.
Thank you in advance for your consideration,
Michael Samstag & Josh Gildrie
Rescue Doc Films
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22: A Film About Veterans Community
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How it works
To appear in our community, simply make a contribution to our campaign
and show your name, or inspire a contribution from someone else by sharing your personal link (below).
The more contributions you make or inspire, the higher you'll go and the more the campaign will benefit.
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Show your support for veterans by donating $22 and pledging to recruit 22 friends to donate $22.
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Receive Special Thanks in the End Credits of the film, plus digital download.
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Show the film at the venue of your choice and charge admission to raise money for your organization.
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Show the film in the venue of your choice and charge admission to raise money for your organization, plus 10 DVDs of the film, the movie poster and Special Thanks in the End Credits to the organization of your choice.
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Congratulations! You are now an Associate Producer of the film! Not only will your name be in the opening credits, but you'll also receive a rough cut of the film and get to offer your feedback on the cut. (Also, receive a digital download of the finished film).
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Honor a Veteran with their name and photo in the end credits of the film. We will then notify the veteran of your gift.
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Join Rescue Doc Films on location for a day of shooting on 22.
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An incredible photo opportunity with some of our country's finest and a chance to see if you have what it takes to be a SHEPHERD'S MAN?! You and your training day photo will be the FB cover photo for the day.
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Host a private screening of the film at your home with the filmmakers and members of the Shepherd's Men in attendance.
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Show your support by veterans by becoming a corporate sponsor of the film and we will include your logo on our website and in the end credits of the film.
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All of the rewards plus an Executive Producer credit at the opening of the film! (And, of course, a signed DVD and poster).
Do you believe?
Is our cause close to your heart? Join one of our social fundraising teams, or start a team of your own. Together we can make great things happen.