Jacob's Turn - The Mission - Part 2

Jacob's Turn - The Mission - Part 2

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A chance meeting at an airline terminal gives rise to an inspiring documentary short that is raising awareness and money for Down's Syndrome. The story continues...

Jacobs parents were excited about the filming but equally apprehensive about how this would affect their son and the community.

Fortunately, everything worked out for the best. We all hoped for the best, but none of us really knew how open Jacob would be with us around, Nanton says, but when we first encountered Jacob, he just called out Hi guys like it was no big deal. We were so relieved. That night we had dinner with the family and stayed nearby at the Starlight Country Cabin in nearby Starlight, Indiana. Our challenge was how best to tell the story, wanting the film to be cinematic but not to override Patricias wonderful work. We were constantly writing and rewriting. We got up early the next morning and did interviews with parents, coaches and different people from the community most of that day at the ball field and different locations throughout the town. We also shot footage at the Titus home and at the game that night, with Jacob playing and doing his thing. The next day, it was more footage and interviews until the last second when we had to leave to catch our flights. It was all done in less than 48 hours from the time we hit the ground.

Looking back, says Nanton, the most rewarding part of the few days we spent in Floyds Knobs was when I walked into the ballpark after doing the interviews, everyone knew me like I had been there for years, as if I was part of the community. I felt like I had made a bunch of great new friends and important lasting relationships. I was reminded that no matter how small the dot on the map, there are great people everywhere, and life in America is not all about just the major metropolitan areas that we all think of. The saddest thing to realize is that, considering our typical day to day lives, most of us wont get the opportunity to meet as many great people as we should.

The director, Kaleka, spearheaded the task of editing the hours of footage and working through 12 different versions of Jacobs Turn, including an original 20 minute version. Considering Nantons goals of an online launch, he felt it was best to edit things down to a version that would tell the story in as little time as possiblewhich led to the seven minute film that is now in the hands of top video product and marketing experts, including Mike Koenigs of Traffic Geyser and MainStreet Marketing fame, and Big Jason Henderson, one of the top product launch specialists in the country. The campaign to share Jacobs Turn with the world will begin with an email campaign to literally millions of people, and a push through YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other social media portals of teaser clips which will ultimately lead to the unveiling of the whole seven minute film.

Our hope is to help as many kids with special needs as possible, Nanton says. Im optimistic because it was pure serendipity which led me to Jacobs world in the first place and I feel that were all walking through a series of amazing doors that continue to open. Whether this film reaches the millions of people we hope it will reach and raises awareness and money on the scope we intend remains to be seen. It could be a huge success, or simply be known as a great story that touches the hearts of viewers, making them reflect for a moment. For now, were simply thrilled that the story turned out so well. Its exciting to be able to make a difference and to share Jacobs wonderful story.

About the Author:
Nick Nanton, Esq., The Celebrity Lawyer, publishes the Celebrity Branding eZine monthly covering branding, marketing and business growth topics that every business, start-up to international powerhouse, needs to know. If you're ready to become a celebrity in your business to lock out your competition and make more money, get more FREE info now at http://www.CelebrityBrandingAgency.com



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