Doc Bernard
Indie Arms Member
It's time I had my own passion project after working on hundreds of other people's film and projects.
This project has been over 6 months in the making, so let me first share the video (on Vimeo) that I shot for the Kickstarter Campaign that is currently running:
Now to share the "why":
Some of you know, that I have lived an interesting life, and that all started with me being a Volunteer Firefighter (San Bernardino Co Fire, Fresno County Fire).
Those experiences molded and shaped my life, even now there are situation I face that I fall back on the lessons I learned then. But I always wanted a way to give back to the Volunteer Firefighting community, as they are usually overlooked when it comes to being recognized for their self-less and tireless serving of their neighbors.
So, "The Volunteer Dragonslayers" was born as a way to give these brave men and women some much needed exposure.
The project will consist of 2 parts, running concurrently, as I travel the United States, embedding with Volunteer fire departments to tell their stories, and show their experiences, and given the reader/viewer a first person look of what they face. I will be suiting up and riding the engines right alongside these American Heroes. This project is allowing me to come full circle in life, and return to my roots and to a special place in my life.
The first part is a coffeetable book about these volunteers, and how they face dangers, and balance that with regular jobs and family life. The second part is a documentary, being directed by another DVX member, BLT.
We are getting some pretty good feedback on the project, and a lot of interest from Volunteer Departments. Our plan is to visit 10-15 different departments over the next year to give a balanced cross-section of the US.
The emotional aspect of this for me personally, is strong, and my passions have re-ignited.
Should you have an interest in the project, feel free to contact me via PM. Should you want to assist with the Kickstarter, PM me as well. And a deep special thanks go out to the DVXUsers that have already pledged support.
I feel so energized.
This project has been over 6 months in the making, so let me first share the video (on Vimeo) that I shot for the Kickstarter Campaign that is currently running:
Now to share the "why":
Some of you know, that I have lived an interesting life, and that all started with me being a Volunteer Firefighter (San Bernardino Co Fire, Fresno County Fire).
Those experiences molded and shaped my life, even now there are situation I face that I fall back on the lessons I learned then. But I always wanted a way to give back to the Volunteer Firefighting community, as they are usually overlooked when it comes to being recognized for their self-less and tireless serving of their neighbors.
So, "The Volunteer Dragonslayers" was born as a way to give these brave men and women some much needed exposure.
The project will consist of 2 parts, running concurrently, as I travel the United States, embedding with Volunteer fire departments to tell their stories, and show their experiences, and given the reader/viewer a first person look of what they face. I will be suiting up and riding the engines right alongside these American Heroes. This project is allowing me to come full circle in life, and return to my roots and to a special place in my life.
The first part is a coffeetable book about these volunteers, and how they face dangers, and balance that with regular jobs and family life. The second part is a documentary, being directed by another DVX member, BLT.
We are getting some pretty good feedback on the project, and a lot of interest from Volunteer Departments. Our plan is to visit 10-15 different departments over the next year to give a balanced cross-section of the US.
The emotional aspect of this for me personally, is strong, and my passions have re-ignited.
Should you have an interest in the project, feel free to contact me via PM. Should you want to assist with the Kickstarter, PM me as well. And a deep special thanks go out to the DVXUsers that have already pledged support.
I feel so energized.
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