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jtheoret
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posted 03-03-2019 04:27 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for jtheoret   Click Here to Email jtheoret     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Apollospace is embarking on an Indiegogo fundraising campaign to complete our Apollo 13 film, "Reflections: Apollo 13 in Pictures and Words" with Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise.

The most incredible Apollo images, fully restored at the highest resolution, are brought to life featuring the finest Apollo photography described by Fred Haise. Your contribution will help us complete the second film, "Reflections: Apollo 13 in Pictures and Words," with Haise, as well as record additional astronaut interviews.

Some of our favorite Apollo 13 mission photographs, and the favorites of Fred Haise, who took them, are the focus of this interview documentary Apollospace is producing with a focus on Apollo program photography as we celebrate the 50th anniversaries of these amazing missions.

When I sat down to interview Fred Haise for this film, he called the image collection "incredible" and "amazing." A testamentary letter thanking me for the Apollo 13 Flight Images USB:

Others have commented:

"They are without a doubt the highest quality image archive I have seen, and you need to be congratulated on the work and effort you have gone to!"

"Amazing quality images ... I hope more people see the work you are doing it is truly amazing! It's a gold mine for those who know it!"

Campaign Goals

This campaign has a goal of $5000 to complete the Apollo 13 film "Reflections: Apollo 13 in Pictures and Words" with Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise. Filming is complete and funds generated will first be used for post-production needs.

Fred Haise was the Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 13, and was to become the sixth man to walk on the moon before the near fatal rupture of one of the oxygen tanks. In the film, Haise talks about his career as a naval aviator and marine, as a test pilot at NACA, the Lewis Research Center, and Edwards AFB, and his transfer to NASA. He discusses his NASA assignments, first as a backup on Apollo 8 and 11 and then his eventual assignment to Apollo 13. He describes the explosion and the crew and Mission Control's heroic efforts to bring the crew home.

Haise describes in detail the photographs taken during the mission and provides context to the incredible images from that mission. Finally, Haise discusses the lessons of Apollo and his visions for the future. Interspersed with the finest Apollo imagery available, "Reflections: Apollo 13 in Pictures and Words" presents a unique perspective of that mission.

Our hope is to generate funds beyond that goal to move forward with two additional Apollo Astronaut interviews planned for this spring. Funds raised beyond the requirements of the Apollo 13 film, will be used to cover productions costs for these additional interviews.

Contributor Perks

We are offering some great, and incredibly unique, perks for contributors to this campaign, including: coupons for free image downloads; thank yous with you're your name listed on our website and in the film and Special Thank Yous in the film; the Apollo 13 Flight Images Collection USB with all mission photos and including the completed film, "Reflections: Apollo 13 in Pictures and Words"; Producer and Executive Producer credits in the film; and even memorabilia hand-signed by two astronauts who walked on the moon, Apollo 12 Moonwalker, Alan Bean and Apollo 14 Moonwalker Alan Shepard (Note that the autographed items offered are unique and will vary slightly from the images of the perks). Every contribution is appreciated and none is too small!

In addition to the incredible and beautiful mission images appearing in the film, Mr. Haise provided us with a number of personal photographs that will also be featured, such as this one of Haise as a young Naval Aviator:

mode1charlie
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posted 03-03-2019 06:29 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for mode1charlie   Click Here to Email mode1charlie     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
You did such a great job with the Apollo 7 film with Walt Cunningham, so I'm really looking forward to this project as well. Backed!

jtheoret
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posted 03-09-2019 11:41 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for jtheoret   Click Here to Email jtheoret     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks Burke, here is the Apollo 7 film, Reflections: Apollo 7 in Pictures and Words, with Walt Cunningham:

Our Indiegogo campaign has about 30 days left and we are 1/3 of the way to our goal, which will help me do more of these after Freddo's. Great perks for Executive Producers. Thanks!

jtheoret
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posted 03-22-2019 02:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for jtheoret   Click Here to Email jtheoret     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks to all who have contributed so far, we are 3/4ths of the way to our goal with two and a half weeks to go. Here is another vintage photo of Fred we will be using:

I will be posting some teaser clips as the campaign winds down. Please contribute to our campaign if you can. I have verbal agreements from several more Apollo astronauts for this project, and any excess funds will help us do more interviews. Thanks!

jtheoret
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posted 03-22-2019 04:59 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for jtheoret   Click Here to Email jtheoret     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Here is a rough edited preview from the film of Fred talking about photographing the lunar far side:

jtheoret
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posted 03-28-2019 01:48 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for jtheoret   Click Here to Email jtheoret     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
There are less than two weeks remaining for our Indiegogo fundraising campaign to complete our Apollo 13 film with Fred Haise.

For a $50 contribution you will receive the Apollo 13 Flight Images USB, which will include the completed film, "Reflections: Apollo 13 in Pictures and Words" with Fred Haise; a link to the film; a coupon for free image downloads; and listing in our thank you credits on our website and in the film!

Other great perks (and producer credits still available). We just need $800 to reach our goal (and avoid a 5% fee if we don't make our goal). Thank you, any contribution welcome!

jtheoret
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posted 04-07-2019 02:24 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for jtheoret   Click Here to Email jtheoret     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
With three days remaining, I wanted to thank you once again for helping me reach my goal! Your contributions have funded the completion of our Apollo 13 film! And the exciting thing is, we have several more interviews coming this year. The reality is that takes money. Any excess contributions will help us record more Apollo astronaut reflections. Please spread the word, and contribute if you can. Thank you!

jtheoret
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posted 05-09-2019 12:24 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for jtheoret   Click Here to Email jtheoret     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
My interview with Fred Haise is completed. Freddo tells stories of the heroic Apollo 13 mission accompanied by newly restored mission images of the highest quality and resolution available:

I want to thank everyone who contributed to helping this film across the finish line, enjoy!

Starfighter1
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posted 05-09-2019 05:26 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Starfighter1   Click Here to Email Starfighter1     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Very well done Jeremy.

Larry McGlynn
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posted 05-09-2019 07:46 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Larry McGlynn   Click Here to Email Larry McGlynn     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Very well done.

mode1charlie
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posted 05-09-2019 01:19 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for mode1charlie   Click Here to Email mode1charlie     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Great stuff - congratulations and thanks to Jeremy (and of course to Freddo)!

I very much look forward to the next installment...

jtheoret
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posted 05-11-2019 01:48 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for jtheoret   Click Here to Email jtheoret     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks for the kind words, I'm really pleased that you all enjoyed it! It was an honor and privilege to be able to give Freddo an opportunity to tell some great stories and feature some beautiful photos. More are in the works and I will keep this forum updated.

capoetc
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posted 05-11-2019 08:42 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for capoetc   Click Here to Email capoetc     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Wow ... fantastic work, Jeremy!

A very well done film, and the hi res images are stunning.

jtheoret
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posted 07-09-2019 02:42 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for jtheoret   Click Here to Email jtheoret     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I wanted to thank everyone who watched the film and especially Freddo, who some time ago sent me a note that is the best review I will ever receive.

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