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Follow on Google News | Award winning war documentary BAKER BOYS: INSIDE THE SURGE snags military distribution.The Four Part Documentary Series Gives a Rare and Intimate View of Soldiers on the Front Lines During the 'Surge' in Iraq
By: Kern Konwisder series “BAKER BOYS: INSIDE THE SURGE” will be distributed to military bases worldwide through an exclusive engagement with AAFES, making the film available to military personnel and their families two months in advance of its wider release to the general public on March 9, 2011. Gigapix Releasing is distributing the title through its deal with Entertainment One. The series, which originally aired on digital satellite network HDNet, provides an intimate view of soldiers on the front lines during the ‘Surge’ in Iraq. When veteran war cameraman Jon Steele embedded in Iraq with Baker Company, 1-15 Infantry, he came with no media affiliation, no assignment from the news desk... only to ask the soldiers "What do you think?" and "How do you feel?" Over the next 90 days, he filmed everything they did and said from sun up to sundown. With startling access, the film documents what a counter-insurgency looks like up close and personal, as the ʻSurgeʼ transforms the art of war into the "art of the deal". Acclaimed combat videographer Jon Steele explains, “I wanted to hook up with a combat unit to look in their eyes, hear their voices…get them to open up about their feelings and emotions,” said Steele. “I made a deal with them; Iʼd be willing to die with them if theyʼd be willing to talk to me.” Director Kern Konwiser adds, “I am thrilled that AAFES has given the movie an exclusive run. For families of the soldiers, in particular, this documentary provides a rare and invaluable experience of witnessing the world their loved ones are living in while they are deployed.” “Baker Boys: Inside the Surge” has won awards at every festival in which is has played, including: • Audience Award - Newport Beach International Film Festival • Remi Winner - 43rd Annual Worldfest Houston • Honorable Mention - Dart Awards for Excellence in Journalism • Award of Excellence - Accolade Competition • Bronze winner - 31st Annual Telly Awards • Official Selection - Gotham Awards' Festival Genius Audience Award 2010 What the military community is saying about the film: “… one of the more important documentaries of the last decade. Youʼll never feel closer to our troops or more proud of them.” - CDR Salamander, military blogger “As a fellow Armed forces individual it is nice to see someone bring the reality of what our troops are doing overseas and to see someone show it the way its happening. Thank you for doing this. “ - USMC Sgt. Sean Graham “As an Army Mom - it really helped give me some insight into what my soldiers have been & are going through. An eye opener in MANY ways. THANKS - to all involved in making this - especially the Baker Boys. HOOAH “ - Mary Nation “You wouldn't have believed the response from my family at the end of the movie. I looked around the room at the 40+ people and jaws were dropped... and silence, no movement for 20 minutes. Then one at a time they all came up and hugged me. Tears everywhere. Very powerful. Thank you!!! It was a moment that will never be forgotten. - Spc. Colby Hamon, Baker Company For more information on the program, including clips and photos please visit the following links: http://www.bakerboysmovie.com http://www.facebook.com/ Contact: Kern Konwiser Gigapix Studios (818) 592-0755 konwiser@bakerboysmovie.com # # # About Gigapix Studios Gigapix Studios, Inc. is a California studio that was formed to develop, produce and distribute television programming and high quality children's and family oriented film projects including animated films. Gigapix features an experienced management team with a history of success as Hollywood film/TV veterans and digital media and marketing experts. Gigapix has a diversified content business focusing on niches of highly targeted consumers. In 2008, Gigapix Studios produced the acclaimed feature film "Captain Abu Raed" (Sundance Film Festival, Audience Award winner), and has finished a pilot, "Workaholics" End
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