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On the Trail to the Oscars: SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES, a feature documentary film Fund Raiser

Posted by on September 4, 2012

On the Trail to the Oscars: SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES, a feature documentary film
Campaign to raise funds for the bi coastal theatrical release of SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES and to qualify it for consideration for the 2013 Academy Awards.
http://www.indiegogo.com/savingamericashorses

http://igg.me/p/216773
The GOAL:
Bring “SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES” the feature film, into theaters and up for consideration for the 2013 ACADEMY AWARDS with a bi coastal theatrical release this year!
The rush is on to meet 2012 theatrical release and Academy deadlines and SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES is in the running, but we need your help to cross the finish line this year! The success of this 30 day fund raising campaign is crucial to putting this film in theaters and on the roadmap to the mainstream.
SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES is virtually completed, but there are several final processes that it needs to go through in order to play the film in a commercial theater. For example, DCP is a worldwide standard format that the film needs to be converted into so that it can be released publicly and can be played on a “D-Cinema” projector in theaters without any problem.
The funds raised will pay costs to get SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES publicly released such as final color correction, DCP Audio Mix, DCP processing, Film Rating, Digital Cinema Distribution Master, Exhibition prints, Theater rental, marketing and so forth. DCPs are required as part of the qualifying process for an Academy Award, as is the special advertising SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES will receive during its Oscar qualifying run in major newspaper including the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. If we exceed our goal (WOW!), then we’ll use the funds to release SAVING AMERICA’S HORSE as widely as possible.
Qualifying SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES for Oscar consideration will garner reviews and coverage in major news papers that can bring much needed exposure for the horses into the mainstream. Our strategy is to mutliply interest and buzz through the release of SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES and boost its successful distribution.
The SYNOPSIS:
SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES is a powerful feature length documentary film that has garnered massive support for its deeply passionate look into the world of both wild and domestic horses; their connection to our history and the future of humanity.
It’s a brilliant and hard hitting exposé that reveals how the public has been misled by government agencies and corporate interests that run over the laws that are supposed to protect the horses, the public and the environment.
This touching and empowering film is receiving rave reviews and has won multiple international awards, including Best Environmental Film in Canada and Best Documentary Film in Los Angeles through the film festival circuit. But timing is pivotal for America’s horses; their very survival is at stake. Bringing this landmark film to immediate public theatrical release can help save thousands of lives.
Celebrity cast includes Linda Gray, Tippi Hedren, Paul Sorvino, Willie Nelson, Ken Wahl, the Barbi Twins among many others.
SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES runs 90 minutes and is geared for the conscientious consumer. The film has attracted an international following and is expected to appeal to a wide demographic across the U.S. and into the foreign film market.
ACCOLADES AND AWARDS:
SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES won Best in Festival/ BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM at the Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival at its 1st showing. It also won the Royal Bank of Canada Award for BEST ENVIRONMENTAL FILM at the Film North Huntsville International Film in Canada. In addition to Winning the ACCOLADE AWARD OF MERIT, it also won Awards for CINEMATOGRAPHY, EDITING, ADVOCACY and CONSERVATION MESSAGE at the International Wildlife Film Festival in Montana. SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES also won the MOST 5 STAR VOTES by the Audience at the AMC Kansas City Film Festival. Our project was also recently named as the AWARD WINNING FILM that AWAKENS THE MORAL FABRIC OF HUMANITY in the Classy Award Regional Finals for ADVOCACY and CHARITABLE ACHIEVEMENTS.
We post news and updates on our Facebook page too, so be sure to “like” us and check it out
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saving-Americas-Horses/91817751967
To receive current information, timely updates, and “calls to action”, please join our mailing list at:
http://www.savingamericashorses.org/emailsignup.html
If SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES screening in your town, please come out and support this film.  We’d love to meet you and thank you in person for your encouragement and support!
TO HELP:
Please contribute any amount you can!  We have some wonderful perks to give at all contribution levels, so there’s sure to be something you’d like or that you can give to that special horse enthusiast or film lover in your life.
Also, please help us to spread the word about our campaign for SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES!  Facebook, Tweet and email the link to this page to everyone you know.  And be sure to “like” this campaign page to help boost its exposure on Indiegogo!!
MANY THANKS:
We are grateful to the many equine professionals that have taken part in this film project which in turn has become a virtual platform for raising the bar for horsemanship in America. We believe the message of SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES will resonate across international boundaries and help to bring a higher standard for the safety and welfare of equines globally.
We couldn’t have made SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES, a true labor of dedication and love, without the help and support of our family, friends, colleagues and all the equine advocates.  We are humbled by the overwhelming showing of support for this important film project. The tremendous accomplishment of bringing this epic film to this level has been largely due to the generous spirit of philanthropy, volunteerism and community support from people like you.
Thanks to the entire team for making “SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES” the feature documentary film, a reality!
Now, let’s go win an OSCAR!!!!
The REVIEWS:
The reviews for SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES describe it as a “Superb in every respect,” “Very moving and effective,” “A brilliant exposé,” “both “visceral and awe-inspiring at the same time,” “Masterfully presented!” “A powerhouse narrative,” and “A must see film”.
“It’s an enlightening and moving experience for anyone, even for those coming from years of experience in the thoroughbred industry like myself.” —Shelley Abrams, racehorse owner, Founder of “Horses Helping Horses”
“SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES powerfully sets the dangerous expulsion of America’s mustangs from public lands and the predatory exploits of the domestic “horse industry” against the underlying threat of commercialized slaughter. Outstanding!”  —Vickery Eckhoff, Forbes.com
“SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES is a loud wake up call for every American. The film challenges us as viewers to require accountability from our leaders by weaving in an underlying and lingering message that our horses and our very souls may depend on it.” —Laura Allen, Animal Law Coalition
Production:
Filming has taken place in over fifteen states across the U.S.  Set against some of America’s most pristine sweeping landscapes, SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES brings to screen magnificent scenes of both wild and domestic horses and burros, together with riveting interviews by nationally renowned veterinarians, trainers, attorneys, professors, investigators, policymakers and horse people. The film alternates hard-hitting, articulate sound bites with down-home testimony to represent a wide spectrum of interests, perspectives and opposing viewpoints.
To learn more about the Filmmaker, the Cast, the Advisory Board and Contributors on board with this film project please check out the film website:
http://www.savingamericashorses.org/aboutus.html
The MESSAGE and TONE:
America is an animal loving country and most Americans care deeply about the safety and welfare of our horses.  We respect and relate to them on so many levels; they’re intelligent sentient beings, they have a complex social structure, they celebrate life and mourn the loss and passing of their loved ones.  They’ve fought our wars; they’ve been loyal partners and faithful companions to mankind for centuries. They heal our lands and they heal our souls.  They built this country!!
Inspired by the spirit of the horse and filtered through a humanitarian lens; SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES illuminates the connection between the eradication of our wild and domestic equines, its impact on the environment and the future of humanity.
SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES brings to light imminent and urgent health risks to humans and the environmental impact caused by the capture, removal, transport and stockpiling of both wild and domestic horses to be slaughtered for their meat. The environmental footprint is overwhelming; the public health risks are many.
The subject matter is complex, yet SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES delivers a wide birth story, masterfully presented; unveiling many truths in a simple yet compelling way.
Viewers venture across America’s breathtaking landscapes to witness the magnificence, power and free spirit of one of America’s most treasured icons, the horse.  We rediscover the relationships we share with these animals as we witness their life and survival in a world that we dominate. Through following the journey of a champion racehorse we expand our respect for the need to protect them. We also explore the controversial world of America’s wild equines in captivity and on the range, and discover a deeper understanding of why these highly social and intelligent animals belong free in the wild.
SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES not only empowers its viewers to effect social change, but audience members want to see this movie over and over again. Those who have seen this film say they have found their lives to be profoundly changed.
SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES is an enlightening social experience rich in the history of how we as a society exist and share our world with other species that we respect and rely upon to survive.  When we look at how we treat our horses we discover more about ourselves.
Check out the SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES website:  www.savingamericashorses.org
Watch the “SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES” official trailer here:  
http://youtu.be/UQRy8G7G4ew
Support SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES with a meaningful contribution today!

 

Saving America’s Horses

“For the first time a film brings together a comprehensive look at what all is involved in this cruel, predatory business; an excellent documentary, suitable for a broad public audience.” – Sonja Meadows, Executive Director, Animals’ Angels Inc.

Animals’ Angels
joins with a number of organizations including the R.A.C.E. Fund, True Cowboy Magazine, Animal Advocate TV, IMA Studios, Wild Horse Freedom Federation, Animal Law Coalition, Horseback Magazine and Americans Against Horse Slaughter to raise awareness and support for Wild for Life Foundation’s campaign to bring SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES to the public with a bi coastal release this year.

This touching and empowering educational film is receiving rave reviews and has won multiple international awards through the film festival circuit, but it needs a wider audience. Timing is critical for America’s horses; our horses need this important film to be publicly released into theaters THIS YEAR.

Please help bring this important film to the public eye by supporting its theatrical release campaign today.  You can also help by visiting the ” On the Trail to the Oscars; SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES” campaign page, “liking” it and sharing it with your friends.

Now see the “The Moment of Truth”, a clip inspired by viewers of “SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES”. If you are moved by this uplifting clip, be sure to share it with your friends, family and colleagues today.

SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES is a brilliant and hard hitting exposé that reveals how the public has been misled by government agencies and corporate interests that run over the laws that are supposed to protect the horses, the public and the environment.

Join in the community rally to raise awareness about the urgency of this important issue by forwarding this message to your friends and family.

About the 2012 bi Coastal Theatrical Release: The campaign to support SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES on Indiegogo ends on Sept 28th. Funds raised will help cover the minimum costs so that this film can get out through a bi coastal theatrical release this year. Saving America’s Horses is an educational project under Wild for Life Foundation, a 501(c)3 charity dedicated to saving, protecting and preserving equines. Donations to Wild for Life Foundation are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Watch this clip: http://youtu.be/eNs0QF4tfXo
Learn more: http://www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
Quick Links

www.animalsangels.org
www.savingamericashorses.org

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