This document provides information on Eric Christiansen, an experienced filmmaker, and his proposal for a new documentary project called "After the Disaster". The project would take a close look at human resilience in the aftermath of disasters through chronicling survivors' experiences. It would include reflections from past disaster survivors and clinical input from an expert in trauma and disaster recovery. The documentary has potential for theatrical release, film festivals, public television broadcast, and institutional use to help disaster survivors and workers.

2. Eric Christiansen Filmmaker
•Over 40 years making films
•7 – Emmy Awards
•Glowing New York Times Review
•National Television
•Discovery
•PBS
•TLC
•Imax Film
•Millions of viewers touched
Culmination of a lifetime of work…

3. Purpose of today’s meeting:
•Explore viability of projects for possible funding
•Project Explanations / Attributes
•Venues for Distribution / Amount of Exposure
•Effectiveness in helping others / Need for Project
•Ability to turn a profit

4. Documentary Features
(Approximately 90 Minutes)
• What do you do After the Disaster? “After the
Disaster” takes a close-up look at the resiliency of
the human spirit under distress, revealing our •Searching for Home: Coming Back from War explores
deepest fears, our true inner values and our spirit to the truth, the healing and the hope of veterans from all
overcome and rebuild. This documentary chronicles generations returning home from war. A multi-
the experiences of several different disaster generational study of the phenomena of the journey
survivors from diverse backgrounds and walks of life from battlefront to home front.
in the difficult and pivotal first year of recovery…
After the Disaster.

5. TV Docu - Series
(30 Minute Episodic)
• After The Disaster takes a close-
up look at the resiliency of the
human spirit under
distress, revealing our deepest
As if torn directly from the pages of
fears, our true inner values and Join us as we “Thunder Across
their diaries, Battlefront to Home
our spirit to overcome and America” turning many a
front: The Warriors Diaries features
rebuild. This documentary stereotype on its ear following
a vet from different generations
chronicles the experiences of diversely individual bikers on
every week, telling the
several different disaster various journeys of “purpose” and
true, intimate inside story of their
survivors from diverse ultimately through their own lives.
experience on the battlefront and
backgrounds and walks of life in Developed in conjunction with
the return home.
the difficult and pivotal first Conrad Ricketts.
year of recovery…
After the Disaster.

7. Inspired by…
•Emmy Award Winner - “Outstanding Achievement Documentary”
•Southern California Cable Association - “Diamond Award”
•Houston International Film Festival – Silver Award
•Utilized by the National Institute of Mental Health
•Recognized by the American Red Cross as a vital tool in disaster recovery
• “Faces in the Fire” has been widely shown throughout the United States
in community disaster recovery programs, educating, reassuring and
encouraging community members on their road to recovery. It has been
used in innumerable community disaster recovery programs and has
been used to train thousands of disaster mental health workers
throughout the United States. It is recommended as a training video by
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Training Manual
for Mental Health and Human Service Workers in Major Disasters (2nd ed.)
(DHHS Publication No. ADM 90-538).

8. Plot Synopsis
In the wink of an eye, a split second, your life shatters, what you once knew is gone,
everything has changed, what do you do… After the Disaster? This documentary
takes a close-up look at the resiliency of the human spirit under duress, revealing
our deepest fears, our true inner values and our spirit to overcome and rebuild.. This
series documents the experiences of several different disaster survivors from diverse
backgrounds and walks of life in the difficult and pivotal first year of recovery. Inter
woven into the story we go back over twenty five years to the survivors of the Painted
Cave Fire disaster in Santa Barbara. We see their experiences mirrored as they reflect
how the disaster has profoundly effected their lives today.

9. –Clinical Consultant–
Diane Meyers, R.N., P.H.N., M.S.N.
Preeminent expert in the field of traumatology and disaster recovery
Diane Myers has her Master's Degree in psychiatric nursing from Yale University. She is a licensed Public Health Nurse, Psychiatric
Mental Health Nurse, and Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, and holds several advanced credentials in traumatology. She is in
private practice as a psychotherapist, consultant, trainer, and author.
She has over twenty-five years of experience in the field of trauma, disaster, and critical incident stress. She has provided psychological
trauma intervention, clinical consultation and training in over thirty-six major disasters, including the Loma Prieta Earthquake, the East
Bay Firestorm, the Los Angeles Fires and Civil Unrest, Hurricane Andrew, the Midwest Flood of 1993, the Northridge Earthquake in Los
Angeles, the Oklahoma City Federal Building Bombing in 1995, the 1999 Alaska Airlines crash, the 2001 World Trade Center Terrorist
Attack, and the crash of American Airlines Flight 587.
She has been a consultant and trainer for the American Red Cross; the Federal Emergency Management Agency; the Center for Mental
Health Services; a wide range of federal agencies and states; police, fire, medical, nursing, human service, and disaster organizations; the
military; and private industry. She serves as adjunct faculty at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Specialized
Training Institute, teaching Psychology of Terrorism in the Criminal Justice and the Emergency Management Divisions. She is
consultant to the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and was awarded their 2006 Honorary Distinguished
Member award for her course Into the Eye of the Storm: Essentials of Disaster Mental Health. She is on the faculty of the International
Mass Fatalities Center, is Clinical Consultant for California’s Central Coast Critical Incident Stress Management team, and is a national
volunteer with American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Services.
She is a contributing author of The Complete Workplace Violence Prevention Manual, which has become a standard for occupational
violence prevention programs in the United States and Canada. She co-produced an award-winning video training tape for school
personnel on Children and Trauma: the School's Response, andis the author of 3 books and over 50 publications and videotapes on
intervention with trauma, disaster, critical incident stress, and terrorism. Her most current book is by Myers and Wee, Disaster Mental
Health Services: A Primer for Practitioners (Taylor Francis, 2005).

10. –Letter of Endorsement–
“Following the long-lived success of “Faces in the Fire”, Christiansen’s proposed
project “After the Disaster” will undoubtedly become an unprecedented
phenomenon of infinite value to trauma survivors, their loved ones, and the
volunteers and professionals who seek to help them.”
-Diane Meyers, R.N., P.H.N., M.S.N.
Preeminent expert in the field of traumatology and disaster recovery

11. –Distribution–
•Theatrical Release - Oscar Consideration
•Film Festivals
•Possible Distribution Deal
•Cable / Network Release
•Public Television
•American Public Television
•Underwriter / Sponsorship
•Special “Hosted” screenings – 4 Wall Rental
•IE “Race to Nowhere”

12. –Distribution–
American Public Television – Letter of Intent
“APT distributed a previous EC Production in 2002: Homecoming: A
Vietnam Vets Journey. The critically acclaimed film was picked up by 52
station licensees including all of the top five markets. We anticipate a similarly
positive response to After the Disaster based upon proposed series
content, the strength of EC’s previous program and the support it received
from stations. We are excited to learn of this latest project and are supportive
of your fundraising efforts.”
-Christopher Funkhouser
Vice President Exchange Programming - American Public Television

13. –Ancillary Distribution–
•Home Video Market
•Institutional / Clinical Use
•Mental Health Video Distributor
•National Institute of Mental Health
•Produce Institutional / Educational Boxed Set
•DVDs - Workbook - Study Guide - Teacher Guide
•For use in Disaster training classes, training therapists
, disaster workers and therapy for disaster survivors.
•Diane Meyers R.N., P.H.N., M.S.N. Clinical Consultant
and materials author

15. Inspired by…
“Eric Christiansen’s surpassingly worthy and touching film” - Anita Gates, New York Times
•Three Years on Public Television
•Aired in all Top Five Markets!
•8 out of 10 of the Top 10 DMAs!
•14 out of 20 of the top 20 DMAs!
•Telly Award “Classic”: Documentary – “Homecoming: A Vietnam Vets Journey”
•Houston International Film Festival – Gold Award for Videography
•Utilized clinically throughout USA
• …stirring documentary…deeply emotional…articulate.
-The VVA Veteran - The Official Voice of Vietnam Veterans of America
• …excellent…thought provoking documentary …a telling glimpse into a corner of America’s
conscience. -Winding Road Motorcycle Times
•“I always thought that I was alone in my feelings, pain and thoughts until I saw Homecoming...
Now I know that I am just another vet, looking for closure…”
-Vietnam Veteran - 4th.Infantry Division '66/67

17. Plot Synopsis
Searching for Home: Coming Back from War explores the truth, the healing and
the hope of veterans from all generations returning home from war. From World
War II, Korea and Vietnam to the modern day conflicts, Searching for Home:
Coming Back From War is an unflinching, emotionally involving, extremely
personal look at veterans returning from war and their search for the “home” they
left behind, physically, mentally and spiritually. A multi-generational
documentary, Searching for Home honors all of the men and women that have left
home, only to return to new and difficult challenges as profoundly-changed people.

18. SFH Production Crew
Executive Producer
Anthony Edwards
Known best for his role as Dr. Green in TV’s
“ER” , Goose in “Top Gun” and over 20 other
motion pictures.
•4 – Emmy Nominations Lead Actor in a series
•3 – “SAG” - Screen Actors Guild Awards
•1 – Golden Globe Award
•2 – Emmy Awards as Executive Producer
•HBO’s “Temple Grandin”
•“My Louisiana Sky”
“This film has the potential to reach millions, enable many to heal and provide a
catalyst of hope and change. It is my privilege to play a key role in this worthy project.”
- Anthony Edwards, Executive Producer

19. SFH Production Crew
Clinical Consultant
Jeremy P. Crosby, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
•Clinical psychologist actively treating hundreds of Vets from
all generations for PTSD.
•Author of the highly acclaimed book, “A Mind Frozen in Time:
A PTSD Recovery Guide.” Former US Senator and veterans
advocate, Max Cleland said of the book, "The principles in this
book have enabled me to realize the impact of the trauma of
combat. It should be read and absorbed by everyone who has
been to war." The book, published in 2008, is utilized by
clinicians and patients alike in treatment clinics throughout
the United States and the world.
•Dr. Crosby actively teaches and provides clinical training to
students both in the clinical treatment setting where he
practices and also in the formal classroom.

20. SFH Affiliations and Associates
•CAA - Creative Artists Agency – Anthony Edward’ Agency – One of the world’s largest
talent agencies.
•Naval Health Research Center – Stigma Reduction Program- Produces programs for
both the Marines and Army for mental health stigma reduction.
•Courtney Conte - COO BBC Worldwide Productions
•Charles Cook - Former Oprah Producer
Both of above have strong connections with
•Welcome back veterans .org
•Major League Baseball Charities
•Entertainment Industry Foundation
•iParticipate
•Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
•Bohdan Zachary - Senior Programming Director KCET Los Angeles
•American Public Television

21. SFH Affiliations and Associates (Continued)
•Conrad Ricketts - Extreme Home makeover Executive Producer - 8 Seasons.
•HBO
•Pointman Ministries
•Congressman Dan Boren
•Congressman Buck McKeon
•US Senator James M. Inhofe- United States Senate –
•Smithsonian Networks
•Joey Pantoliano – Actor/Mental Health Advocate – The Matrix, The Sopranos,
The Fugitive
•Fathom Entertainment – In Theater event programming
•www.facebook.com/searchingforhome - 800 Followers
•Sony Electronics – Featured on Sony Website

22. –SFH Endorsement–
“This film has the power to be the pivotal tipping point
in awareness and action for those suffering with PTSD.”
– Cynthia Simon Arndt M.B.A, M.A., SAIC Life Scientist III –
Naval Health Research Center -Mental Health Stigma Reduction Program

23. –SFH Letter of Endorsement–
“With the ongoing military conflicts in Afghanistan,
and around the world, more and more This film and
outreach will literally save the lives of millions who are
struggling to reclaim their lives after they survived the
worst possible experiences imaginable. The value of
Searching for Home and its outreach plan are
immeasurable.”
– Jeremy P. Crosby, Psy.D.–
Clinical Psychologist, Author of “A Mind Frozen in Time” And PTSD Expert

24. –SFH Endorsement–
"Eric Christiansen is a film maker whose work I have
know for many years. He tells stories from his heart
using the tools that come from his intelligence and his
great abilities with the craft."
Anthony Edwards–
Actor and Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer

25. –What Vets have said about SFH…–
"SFH hits home. I saw myself in their stories. Now I know that I’m not
alone and I see great hope of recovery.”
-Army 2006-2008 Iraq 245th Engineers
“SFH tells the truth about trauma. There really are people who care and
understand. This film will help many veterans and their families find
healing.”
-Army 1986 – 1991 Persian Gulf 82nd Aviation Brigade
“SFH portrays clearly how many vets suffer from a problem without
knowing that they have it, or that it is controlling their lives. This film
throws back the curtains for all to see the reality of trauma and the
hope of healing.”
-U.S. Army 1968 – 1972 Vietnam

26. –Distribution–
•Theatrical Release - Oscar Consideration
•Film Festivals
•Possible Distribution Deal
•Cable / Network Release
•Public Television
•American Public Television
•Underwriter / Sponsorship
•Special “Hosted” screenings – 4 Wall Rental
•IE “Race to Nowhere”

27. –Distribution–
•Theatrical Release - Oscar Consideration
•Produce Feature Length Film
•Produce Theater Ready Version
•Run in Theaters
•Two Week Run
•Los Angeles
•New York
•Advertising / PR
•If successful continue run $$$
•Will qualify SFH for Oscar consideration
•Theatrical run will strengthen PBS and Cable / Network run

28. –Distribution–
•Film Festivals
•Possible Sundance “Premiere”
•Other Large Film Festivals
•Toronto
•New York
•Santa Barbara
•Gains exposure for film
•Possible Distribution Deal
•Theatrical or TV

29. –Distribution–
•Cable / Network
•Advantage: Having a finished product
•Revisit Contacts
•Nat Geo
•History
•HBO
•Etc
•Explore New Contacts
•Use Rep?
•Obtain broadcast deal

30. –Distribution–
•Public Television
•American Public Television
•Letter of Intent
“Searching for Home: Coming Back from War, a personal look at
veterans returning from war and searching for their physical and
spiritual “homes” will certainly resonate with public television viewers
as well. The film’s added dimension with stories on mentoring and
support from older veterans, as well as the inclusion of
Dr. Jeremy Crosby, expert on PTSD, should offer balance along with
an educational component. We feel that the program will have
national appeal and be well received by public television programmers.”
-Hilary Finkel Buxton-
Senior Manager, Exchange Programming - American Public Television

31. –Distribution–
•Public Television
•American Public Television
•Underwriter / Sponsorship
•Underwriter’s :30 second advertising message at head and tails of each showing.
•Uncluttered advertising environment – Category exclusive.
•3 year broadcast window /multiple showings per year.
• “Must see” event oriented programming – Memorial Day - Veterans Day – 4th of
July.
•Perennial film – Interest will only grow about the topic.
•Quality Viewers – Coveted demographic.
•Established track record - including ECP’s film, Homecoming: A Vietnam Vets
Journey.

32. –Distribution–
•Public Television
•American Public Television
•Underwriter / Sponsorship
Distribution/Reach/Frequency for SFH
•80%+ coverage US Households. (est)
•Average Audience HH rating = 1.7 (est)
•1.5 mm HH Average Audience. (est)
•:30 sponsor message x 2 (at head and tail of show)
•3–Year broadcast window on public television – Multiple broadcasts per station.
•Culminating in over 16 million sponsor impressions (est)

33. –Distribution–
•Special “Hosted” screenings – 4 Wall Rental
•Interested parties host screenings
•Informational
•Fundraisers
•Awareness
•Rental and Materials Fee is charged
•Get right to screen film and basic materials and information
•IE “Race to Nowhere”
•“The Cove”

34. –Distribution–
•Institutional Clinical Use
•National Institute of Mental Health
•Naval Health Research Center
•Special Institutional Boxed Set
•Teachers Guide
•DVDs
•Full Curriculum
•Authored by Dr. Jeremy Crosby
•For use in:
•Vet Centers
•Churches (80% of Vets seek help at church
first)
•Therapists

35. –Distribution–
•Secondary Markets
•Home Video
•Online SFH Website
•Specialty – Vets Sites
•Home Video Distributor
•WalMart
•Etc

36. –Distribution–
•Outreach
•Additional 20 Million impression (est)
•Fully Developed program
•Outreach Extensions
•Number One company specializing in outreach
experience and marketing
•Investor recognition: Investors will be acknowledged on all
outreach materials and at events.
As Ken Ravitz from Outreach Extensions says, “An important objective in reaching
the public is to destigmatize the illness and the individuals struggling with it. As we’ve
learned in other campaigns, engaging audiences in meaningful discussions and
activities can INSPIRE SOCIAL CHANGE.”

37. Additional Note:
Approximately 25% of SFH is already shot. This footage was shot 3 years
ago in preparation for the 25 minute teaser. This footage has become a
valuable asset to the project. This footage documents the SFH subjects
3 years ago and providing chronological historical record. In the final
film will revisit all the same subjects (plus many more) offering a
compelling story that spans time. This aspect injects SFH with the
dimension of time that will greatly add to the finished piece.
-Eric Christiansen - Director