On Demand Film Screening Fundraisers To Help Those Suffering The Catastrophic California Wildfires
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: Acclaimed 77-minute feature documentary "Wildland" takes a look at the vigorous training wildfire fighters must endure. FilmRise is releasing the film as a Gathr "THEATRICAL ON DEMAND®" which easily allows anyone to present the film as a fundraiser at a local movie theater at a time and place of their choosing. There's no cost to presenters or "movie captains". Captains only need use social media and personal connections to pre-sell tickets. Ticket buyers make tax-deductible charitable donations through online at ticket check-out. The TOD platform provides an opportunity for audiences anywhere in the country to come together and help raise much needed monies to assist wildfire fighters, their families, and those who have been tragically impacted by the devastation of these fires by bringing people together in local movie theaters. The filmmakers will also be donating a portion of their proceeds from sales to help wildland firefighters.
WHERE: Anyone in the U.S. wishing to help can visit: www.wildlandfilm.com to purchase a ticket or sign up to become a "Wildland" "movie captain". **All screenings will promote and benefit The Wildland Firefighters Foundation and The American Red Cross. In addition, anyone presenting a screening of "Wildland" can make their screening a personal fundraising event for a local or national charity or organization of their choosing.
WHEN: "Wildland" releases to theaters starting in mid-January. Tickets are available to pre-order now. Anyone can sign up to present the film now. Screenings events will only happen if enough tickets are pre-sold.
HOW: Tickets to confirmed screenings are on sale right now. Details on how to purchase, host and market a screening can be found on the film's official website: www.wildlandfilm.com. Tickets will not be available at the theater box office. All online donations will be distributed directly to charities immediately following each screening.
ABOUT THE FILM
"WILDLAND" takes viewers inside the lives and experiences of a group of men who battle wildfires. A shorter TV version of the documentary debuted nationally on PBS' Independent Lens which launched a grassroots-driven theatrical on demand campaign for the release of the full-length director's cut of the film. Filmmakers Alex Jablonski and Kahlil Hudson's cinematic theatrical cut, shot using 6K cameras, includes approximately 27 minutes of additional footage not seen on PBS, enabling an immersive communal experience in incredible detail for theater-goers to experience.
**American Red Cross: This nonprofit has opened shelters across the state to help evacuees.
The Wildland Firefighter Foundation: Wildland Firefighter Foundation's main focus is to help families of firefighters killed in the line of duty and to assist injured firefighters and their families.
SOURCE FilmRise
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