A Century
of November
continues to have many positives and special moments in development as a feature
film.
Beginning with, learning
and researching about the forgotten history of the First World War. The stories,
the sacrifices, the journey’s, the trials and tribulations, the strength of families,
nations and countries ability to endure.
Followed by, recreating
aspects of the First World War for a proof-of-concept promotional teaser that
maintained an onsite sense of appreciation for what human beings tolerated.
From
holding genuine weapons and artillery shell casings, to trying on replica
uniforms and clothing, to firing authentic rifles...
...all the while creating the
worst possible conditions to accurately portray the nearly unimaginable
environment human beings were subject to.
At times, it can seem
to pale in comparison, to stepping foot onto a legendary battleship that has withstood
and survived countless encounters, standing the test of time.
Recently, producer Nicolas
Awde had the opportunity and the honor to walk in the footsteps of the
navy on board the Iowa-Class Battleship.
He met and spoke with
some vets, listened to speeches about the various routes that the battleship took
through many excursions and asked many first hand questions about serving on
BB-61.
He described the comparison
of researching, working and developing a feature film project with the canvas
of the First World War to stepping foot on a Battleship that had served through
many wars and survived WW2, The Korean War, Vietnam and Desert Storm.
“Unbelievable” he
stated as he stood in front of turret #2
His ongoing
appreciation and respect, for all the people, through the decades who served on
the USS Iowa continued to explore every facet of the mighty battleship.
This included the President,
Captain and Crew quarters and living conditions. The radio room, lookouts,
control room’s, strategy and planning areas, corridors with seeming endless
hallways and so many other areas… too many to name…
Thank you… It was an
honor to walk on, listen and learn about the USS
Iowa Class BB-61 Battleship he stated.
To be continued…
