by Julia Othmer. Directed by Jena Serbu
For more information on Julia Othmer visit: http://juliaothmer.com
RESPONSES TO THE FIRST DAY PROJECT:
“My God – I’m shaking, have goose bumps, and am completely speechless. This video is amazing.” – Lisa Lukens
“It is so powerful…just amazingly moving. I can’t say enough about it. Thank you for doing this–especially for the veterans who need help.” – Mike Tucci, Veteran
“Very few things can soothe the savage beast. This worked.” – Freddy Cordova, NVF counselor and a veteran of four tours in Iraq
“This video encompasses all the emotions of the ones left behind after the 9/11 attacks. It made me feel more connected then i have ever been before.” – Donna Navarro, Specialist -91C- Combat Army Medic
“That is a beautiful song. Really gorgeous. The video is really moving. thank you for sharing it with us.” – Bruce Greenwood, Actor/Artist
The short film/video which accompanies her re-recording of, “The First Day” (a song she wrote almost a decade ago on the evening of the disaster) has moved the Directors of The NATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION (888)777-4443 and we are linking with this organization as well as The National Alliance on Mental Illness to help raise funds and spread awareness. We would love your input on where and how this incredibly moving piece of meaningful artwork can be seen and shared.
Thank you everyone who made the fundraising a success, we are overwhelmed with gratitude
 Ryan Scott & Lea Scott. Photo by Rita Squitiere. |
 Julia Othmer Photo by Rita Squitiere |
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| VISUALLY FEATURING: Julia Othmer Shane Borth – Violin Mike Kennedy – Guitar Ryan Scott – Boy Lea Scott – Girl Arizona Cassidy – woman in bedroom Andrea Havens – Mother Keith Lerner – Father Simone Makadia – Comforter Courtney Alston – Woman in Kitchen Cameron Munsen – Father on Balcony Trey Bui – Child in Window Tyrone Holt – Man in Mirror MUSICIANS: Julia Othmer – Vocals Piano Shane Borth – Violin Johnny Griparic – Bass Alan Mirikitani & Dawghouse Studios Lee Spath – drums and Percussion David Raven – drums and percussion Randy Mitchell – Guitar |
CREW: Jena Serbu – Director Dawn M. Smith – Producer Matt Joffe – DP Phil Tartaglione – Gaffer Tim Kemper – Grip Sonic Kim – Grip Rita Squitiere – Art Direction / Costume Design Madison Rupert – Make-up Jena Serbu – Editor Cory Greiner – Camera PA Melody Tash – Camera PA Bill Grove – Set Construction / Artist Jesse Hegney – 2nd Camera / Set Construction David Maurio – Special Effects Arizona Cassidy – Craft Services Chris Arney – Script Supervisor John Desena – Storyboards Chris Galanti – PA Jordan Stalsworth – PA Zach Luneau – PA Joe Aycox – PA |
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE
| Herb and Bonnie Buchbinder Mario Balbi Abdi Nazemian Alex Chambers Allison Lindemann Amy Dusch Angela Gardner Barbara Lehrman Beth Wexler Betsy Salkind Bino Gopal Brandi Reichen Brea Bee Camilla Edberg Charles Pendleton Charles Porter Conner Hallock Crafty Stealth Dawn Ellis Drew Katzman ED Hose Ekkehard Othmer Emma Hallock Gabe DeArmond Gabe Turzo Gavin Hallock George and Melissa Stratts Glenna Haley Harvey Saferstein Hoagy Wing Hazel Stringham Holly Hutchko Iya Ritchie J. Philipp Othmer Jack and Karen Holland Picture Hills Psychiatric Center James Duncan Smith Jeannie Swafford Rhodes John Small Julia Lawson |
Karen Neuberg Kathleen Wilkinson Ken Smith Kim Shaw Konstantin Othmer Lauren Bamber Linda Yee Lisa Lukens Louis Grandrino Lynette Williams Mark A Dahl Mark Huffhines Mason Hallock Michael Tucci Miki Swarthout Onofrio & Renee deGennaro Oscar Torres Charisa Harmon Ricardo Barros Robin Robin Purcell Ron Torten RoseAnn Inzenga Sandra Fairon & Bruce Leak Sarah I.E. Monstah Shari Center Sieglinde C Othmer Stephen London Steve DeHart Susan Susan Hubbard Susan Lynch Killoran Tammy Parsons/ B-Vogue Salon Thomas E Jenkins Tim Michel Tony Lear Tony Romano Victoria Howard Young Sohn Jordan Stalsworth Aline Serbu and John Offner |
