The Veterans Film Apprenticeship will work in conjunction with a new ground-breaking series Heroic Episodes
"A Civilian and a Veteran on a Mission"
My friendship with Ret. Army Captain Leslie Nicole Smith has grown into our shared mission. Our close bond opened my world to other veterans and inspired me to create the Veterans Film Apprenticeship, Drone Training Program and to write my series, 'Heroic Episodes.' The series is based on true stories of veterans. My research includes nine years of interviews with military men and women of all branches of service and all wars. Our heroes stories include messages of bravery, hope and humanitarian acts. These stories are vast and often go untold. The apprenticeship and the series will work in conjunction to provide our heroes with camaraderie, jobs and most importantly, healing.
VETERANS FILM APPRENTICESHIP - (VFA)
THE PURPOSE
The VFA provides veterans the opportunity to train, prepare, and test for an FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot License and assists veterans with their pursuit of film and aviation industry jobs, including securing jobs on the production team of a groundbreaking veterans-centered TV series, Heroic Episodes.
THE PROCESS
In the first phase of the program, veterans will receive classroom instruction addressing FAA regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for flying drones. In the second phase of the program, veterans will participate in hands-on flight lessons. In the final phase of the program, veterans will prepare for the FAA 107 certification exam and attend career readiness coaching sessions.
THE POSSIBILITIES
As the saying goes, “The sky’s the limit,” and such a saying could easily serve as the VFA’s motto. The VFA effectively positions veterans to rejoin the workforce as commercial drone pilots in the film and aviation industry. The program also ventures beyond practical, tangible benefits to provide intangible benefits that standard drone pilot license courses lack, an approach that fosters post-traumatic growth. The program’s design reflects the understanding that post-traumatic growth can be facilitated in many ways, including disclosure of traumatic experiences, narrative development, and service.
As veterans advance through the apprenticeship program, VFA empowers them to share with others their trauma experiences in an empathic environment, to reshape their life narratives in a way that enables healing, and to serve as mentors to other trauma survivors. It is Lisa’s hope that VFA graduates will realize positive changes associated with post-traumatic growth: improvement in their relationships with others, exploration of new possibilities in their lives, and recognition of their personal strength.
HOW TO APPLY:
Email the items below to: Lisa@awritetoheal.com
1. A copy of your DD214 (Discharged Veterans)For Current Service Members email a copy of your ORB/ERB Career Data Brief, or service equivalent statement to show service in good standing and brief career history. (Please ensure social security numbers are removed or blacked out on all supporting documents.
2. Write an essay detailing:
* how did you become interested in aviation?
* what was your job in the military?
* how will you use your Part 107 Commercial Drone License?
Donate Now
A Write to Heal's program - VFA
The Veterans Film Apprenticeship is a chance for veterans to heal from the traumas of war and assimilate back into civilian life through job opportunities & training in the aviation and the film industry.
Your tax deductible donation will help a veteran discover a better quality of life as they become a Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot and begin a new career path. Every donation counts.
WRITING TO HEAL PROGRAM
'Your Right to Heal'
I've always loved to write. My pad and pen has helped me through the darkest times. Pouring my pain out onto paper has been a big part of my healing process. Most importantly, I love to share with others the very same writing process that has helped me to survive. Therefore, I've developed my writing program for veterans and survivors of trauma. Through my years of research, interviews and intimate talks with veterans and their families I've learned that trauma can be empowering instead of demoralizing.
I can't wait to share the power of writing with you! I'll visit your organization, perform my one woman show and teach you how to implement my writing program into your organization, VFW Post, school, class or group. I'll also include a Q&A segment in order to connect with the members of your organization and your community audience following each of my performances.
My writing program will offer survivors of violence, veterans and their families an alternative way to express their stories and to heal.
For More Information Email: Lisa@awritetoheal.com
Cinequest Film & VR Festival-Television
Cinequest Film & VR Festival-Television
Cinequest Film & VR Festival-Television
The Shades is an official selection of Cinequest Film & VR Festival-Television & Webseries Competition
March 5-17th, 2019
The Shades
Cinequest Film & VR Festival-Television
Cinequest Film & VR Festival-Television
Cinequest Film & VR Festival-Television
Accepted 2019 Berlin Lift-Off
Accepted 2019 Berlin Lift-Off
Accepted 2019 Berlin Lift-Off
Accepted 2019 Berlin Lift-Off
The Shades is an official selection of Berlin Lift-Off Online Film Festival. We've made it through the first round of judging and we're onto the next round!
'an eye for an eye'
Accepted 2019 Berlin Lift-Off
'an eye for an eye'
Do we agree that there should be a system based on talion law...'an eye for an eye? Or do we agree with Gandhi:
"an eye for an eye, makes the world blind" ___Gandhi
BREAK THE SILENCE
Accepted 2019 Berlin Lift-Off
'an eye for an eye'
The Shades breaks the silence as it exposes violent crimes against women and looks at a vigilante system of justice.