$1,700 raised out of $50,000
Overview
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Indiegogo
Backers
4
Start date
May 04, 2023
Close date
Jun 09, 2023
Concept

Captivating story of the Highest Decorated Joint Army-Navy Operation of the Vietnam War

Story

A Production that began at the beginning of the Pandemic, a long and winding road with unexpected challenges, has led us to this special campaign!

In case you missed it, The Mobile Riverine Force Documentary has been picked up by KPBS and we will be actively seeking National Distribution! It is our Mission to ensure that the Mobile Riverine Force is brought into the homes of millions of PBS Viewers so that every American knows of the tremendous contribution this truly unique fighting force made to American Military History.  

For us to finish the film to the highest quality and caliber, we are asking for you support as we begin this last lap. We are working HARD to have this film completed by September 2023! 

Through our 2nd and final round of fundraising, we will utilize all funds raised to complete…

POST-PRODUCTION!

Video Production wrap up shoots, Celebrity Narration, Assistant Editor, Color Correction, Archival Film, Archival Drives, Sound Mixing – Music Rights, Sound Mixer, DCP, Movie poster Graphic Artist, Digital Download, Dual Box Set DVD

What happens if we raise more than we project?

It’s quite simple… the more funds we generate the higher the likelihood that we’ll have the funds for some AWESOME Vietnam Era music that would throw this film over the top, and you know how much that would mean to these Vietnam Veterans!

From day 1 it has always been our goal to complete a feature film that these American Heroes, the Soldiers and Sailors of the Mobile Riverine Force, will finally receive the recognition long overdue for their incredible accomplishments and gallantry during the Vietnam War throughout the Mekong Delta. 

 

The Mobile Riverine Force Documentary

 

From the Director and Producers of the Award-Winning Documentary, Scramble the Seawolves, Arballo Entertainment is both honored and humbled to have the opportunity to produce the captivating story of the The Mobile Riverine Force, a story that began more than 50 years ago on the waters and in the rice paddies of the Mekong Delta during the Vietnam War.

From 1967 to 1970, in the III and IV Corp Tactical Zone, South Vietnam, approximately 5,000 Soldiers of the 2nd and 3rd Brigade of the U.S. Army’s 9th Infantry Division, and Sailors of the U.S. Navy’s Riverine Assault Force, worked together as Brothers in defense of the Delta. A truly unique fighting force, the cooperation, dedication and resolve of the Joint Army-Navy Operation would earn the Mobile Riverine Force their proud place in the annals of our Military and U.S. History. 

With 11 Medal of Honor Recipients, the United States highest military award for valor and gallantry, numerous  Navy Crosses, Distinguished Service Crosses, Silver Stars, Bronze Stars and Unit awards including, but not limited to, Presidential Unit Citations, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendations, Vietnam Gallantry Crosses, Vietnam Civil Actions, First Class Ribbons, thousands of Purple Hearts and many Soldiers and Sailors who made the supreme sacrifice in service to our Nation, deserve to have their story known by ALL Americans and we’re honored to be a part of this.

     

Other Ways You Can Help

We realize that some of you have already contributed during our 1st round on Indiegogo or have made a personal contribution The Mobile Riverine Force, Fiscal Sponsor. THANK YOU!!! We could not have gotten as far as we have without your support and contribution. 

We also know that not everyone can contribute financially. That’s ok, we completely understand. The great news is that you can still help us reach our goal!

For us to reach our goal, it is simply a “number’s game”. The more people that see this campaign the higher the likelihood of reaching our goal.

  • Please help up get the word out about this campaign and share on Facebook, Twitter, Email, through your local VFW or Military Groups, within your family or any other place you can think of. You can use the Indiegogo share tools!

We are excited to offer some very special “Perks” as a thank you for your valued contribution to this campaign. Every dollar is appreciated and will go a long way towards making this film possible. We humbly ask that you share this page with everyone you know!!

LIMITED AVAILABILITY 22″x28″ Mobile Riverine Print, numbered and signed by Artist and Mobile Riverine Force Veteran, Tom Nielson, River Assault Division 132 onboard T-132-6.  Jan Nielson, Tom’s wife, has generously donated her remaining supply of this beautiful artwork in honor of her late Husband, Tom, and in support of this endeavor. 

We thank Jan for her kindness and support.

 

 

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