Dear Sir, Letters to a Union Soldier
Directed and Produced by Jessica Lakis and Michael Mullan.
"Civil War Soldier's Journal" - written by Jessica Lakis
Editing - Jessica Lakis and Michael Mullan
Cinematography - Brant Schroeder
Partially funded by - National Foundation for Advancements in the Arts Alumni Grant to Jessica Lakis
A short, nontraditional-narrative film that explores the relationship and intertwined fates of a modern young man and a Civil War soldier who shares his name. This film went on to win several awards, including the Academy kind, and be screened across the country at festivals, on PBS, as well as on IFC. You can watch it below this long, yet edited, list of awards.
RECOGNITION & AWARDS
The National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts ~ Alumni Grant (1998)
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ~ Student Academy Award (2000)
The Heartland Film Festival ~ The Jimmy Stewart Memorial Crystal Heart Award (2000)
City Paper Film Festival ~ Best Experimental Film – (2000)
Black Mariah Film Festival ~ Director’s Choice Citation (2000)
Nashville Independent Film Festival ~ Official Selection (2000)
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival ~ Official Selection (2000)
The St. Louis International Film Festival ~ Official Selection (2000)
The Annie E. Sinnott Senior Film Award ~ Best Film Production (1999)
The University of the Arts ~ President's Award (1999)
Interviewed on National Public Radio ~ (September 23, 1999)
Work Exhibited:
Bravo ~ (Aired 2000-2003)
The Independent Film Channel ~ (Aired 2000-2003)
WHYY's Independent Images Competition ~ (Aired 2000-2005)
WYBE’s Philadelphia Stories ~ (Aired 1999-2003)