Veterans Empowerment Theatre has partnered with several veterans organizations to launch The Veteran Short Film Project – a new initiative to support veteran storytellers combining a screenwriting workshop with the full production of one selected short film.


Phase One: Writers’ Workshop (Completed)
Ten veteran writers completed a six-week short-film workshop led by professional mentors. From these finished scripts, one screenplay was selected for production.

Phase Two: Director Search (Completed)
We’re seeking one veteran director to helm the selected screenplay. The director will participate in prep, production, and post-production with guidance from ArtsUP! LA and industry mentors.

Phase Three: Pre-Production (In Progress)
”Breaking Up” by Allen Adkin is now selecting cast, crew and location for the project.

SPONSOR THE VETERAN SHORT FILM PROJECT

The Veteran Short Film Project provides military veterans with a series of screenwriting workshops culminating with the full production one selected screenplay.

Our goal is to raise $15,000 for The Veteran Short Film Project.

We rely on the generosity of supporters like you to sustain life-changing programs and opportunities like VSFP. Every donation makes a difference, regardless of size.

SPONSORSHIP NEEDS

VSFP will accept the following donations:

  • Monetary Funds

  • Film/Camera Equipment

  • Costumes

  • Props

  • Food & Catering Items

$1,000 – Silver Sponsorship

Donations of $2,500 receive a shout out on our social media, website and newsletters, as well as a donation receipt letter.

$5,000 – Angel Sponsorship

Donations of $5,000+ receive producer credits, a shout out on our social media, website and newsletters, as well as a donation receipt letter.

$2,500 – Gold Sponsorship

Donations of $2,500 receive a shout out on our social media, website and newsletters, as well as a donation receipt letter.

Veterans Empowerment Theatre (VET)

For 20 years, ArtsUP! LA provided a variety of performing arts workshops and opportunities through the VET program giving our nation’s brave service members a safe environment to voice their own heroic stories, personal tragedies, triumphs, and experiences through theatre.

Many veterans upon returning from war often turn to drugs and alcohol as a way of dealing with trauma experienced during active duty – many times resulting in homelessness or incarceration.

According to the American Journal of Public Health, “Veterans returning from war zone deployment are at higher risk for mental health problems and drug and alcohol abuse." These brave men and women have risked so much for us, now it’s our turn to do everything we can to make sure that they have meaningful opportunities for self-expression through the performing arts. 

We need your support to continue changing the lives of Veterans!

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