Thousands of children have been kidnapped from Ukraine and taken illegally to homes and orphanages in Russia. Many of these children lost their parents in the war, or are separated from them in undisclosed locations deep within Russia. Most have little or no hope of reuniting with their families and parents in Ukraine. Help us raise awareness of the plight of these children. Add your name to our docu-drama film today and see the info below. See "Lost Children of Ukraine"
Our newest doc-drama trailer, entitled "Women of the World Rise," celebrates the brave women who will lead change in this world moving forward. See it here. https://youtu.be/LeTk-tusMvw.
Please watch our video, then support this video and our projects by adding your name to the finished version on the options and link below.
Our docu-drama films, "We Just Want To Be Free", "Lost Children of Ukraine," "Threat of Tyranny," "Silence in Darkness, "Shadows of Lies," and "Reason for Treason" are in pre-production now. We're raising funds to hire researchers, writers, editors, and distributors for this project. We seek Supporters, Sponsors, Title Sponsors, Partners, Co-Producers, and Executive Producers.
See more details on these opportunities below.
The world order is under the threat of tyranny from the leaders of Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and now, surprisingly, the United States of America! Leaders Putin, Xi Jinping, Khamenei, Kim Jong Un, and now Elon Musk and Donald Trump pose the greatest threat to world peace we have ever experienced since the reign of Hitler, especially considering their access to nuclear weapons and their dictator-like approach to a tyranny-identified grip on their people.
Webster defines tyranny as "A government in which absolute power is vested in a single ruler." That now accurately describes these men.
These men have one chilling common denominator between them; they all want to expand their boundaries of territory, power, wealth, and control over the people they govern.
This docu-drama film will study and expose the similarities these men possess and ways to stop them before it is too late!
We invite you to join us as a partner, sponsor, advertiser, co-host, panelist, researcher, distributor, funder, Co-Producer, or Executive Producer of these docu-drama films.
War is the defense of hatred. It arises out of the desire of what someone else has, that another group or country wants. "Silence in Darkness" docu-drama portrays the toll the ongoing war has had on the people of Gaza. Our intention is not to take sides, because we feel both sides are to blame for many of the actions in this war, however, the genocide that is being forced on the people of Gaza is unforgivable. Our goal is simple: help us educate people worldwide and empower them to put enough pressure on the parties involved, find solutions to this war, and bring peace to the region. Please add your name to these projects in support. See the video trailer here.
Our latest doc, "We Just Want To Be Free," is a trailer for our upcoming documentaries on ending hatred, wars, and anger worldwide.
The war in Ukraine, Gaza, and other countries has dramatically increased the risk for men, women, and children worldwide. This docu-drama trailer also explores the fact that many children were stolen by Russia and forced to live away from their families. Many women and children worldwide are victims of sex slavery and trafficking. See our video,
"Lost Children of Ukraine" and the expanded version "Echoes of Hope" focus on Russia's abduction of children from Ukraine, many of whom have been secretly taken to Russia and hidden in homes. Ukrainian hackers have found some of those children and are exposing the Russians who have stolen and are keeping these children locked away, preparing them to enter the Russian army.
Ukraine puts the number at over 19,500 children who have been taken to Russia or Russian-occupied territory without the consent of family or guardians during the war, calling the abductions a war crime that meets the U.N. treaty definition of genocide.
See a short video about these children affected by the war.
Our docu-drama film, "Threat of Tyranny," is in pre-production now. The world order is under the threat of tyranny from the leaders of Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and now, surprisingly, the United States of America! Leaders Putin, Xi Jinping, Khamenei, Kim Jong Un, and now Elon Musk and Donald Trump pose the greatest threat to world peace we have ever experienced since the reign of Hitler, especially considering their access to nuclear weapons and their dictator-like approach to a tyranny-identified grip on their people. Webster defines tyranny as, "A government in which absolute power is vested in a single ruler."
"Shadows of Lies" docu-drama trailer portrays the threat of tyranny posed by three men in the world today; Musk, Trump, and Putin. Together, they may be the three most dangerous men on Earth. Help us educate people worldwide and empower them to stand for freedom worldwide. Please add your name in support below. See the link to the video here. To view the lyrics, click here on YouTube.
Our docu-drama "Reason For Treason" focuses on President Trump's alarming allegiance to Russian President Putin. We believe he has and will continue to betray the American people. This film focuses on the movement for his removal as President of the United States Amendments of America, with the 14th and 25th Amendments as the vehicle, and the film will offer proof he is unfit for office. See his latest tactic; allowing the Russian news agency TASS to attend the briefing at the Oval office during his meeting with Ukraine President Zelensky where he steadfastly refused to support Ukraine, calling Zelensky a dictator and blaming him for starting the war with Russia! See the video trailer below below.
"When Will We Ever Learn" is a trailer for our docu-drama film, "Threat of Tyranny" and "Reason for Treason," which both deal with tyranny worldwide. The video shows the threat of tyranny worldwide, from Hitler to Putin and Trump. This version is square and can be viewed on any device. Here is the link. YouTube, https://youtu.be/Gxd1Q5tb3bc
To view and hear the lyrics see the link above.
At Handcraft Film, our vision is to create a variety of documentaries; some in half-hour TV shows, such as Help Us Save Lives episodes, and others in a longer format, such as the docu-dramas below. See the Help Us Save Lives episodes here. There are a variety of topics and 52 episodes are in pre-production now.
A true documentary is, "a film, radio, television or podcast that is based on factual information." It does not have embedded commercials and varies in length. It can be delivered using a variety of multimedia alternatives and methods. One distribution example is the Five Minute Movie website.
A docu-drama film differs from a TV show, as it has no internal commercials. Loosely based and inspired by true events, it usually has a deeper story to convey than a pure documentary or TV show. It is not a "pure documentary", in that it has an underlying story to be told. See an example: "When Will We Ever Learn".
A Sponsor supports one (1) TV show, documentary, or docu-drama film by adding their name to the end credits of that episode, and thanks on social media and websites. There is a one-time fee of $100 Canadian. To become a Sponsor of our project see the link below and notify us which project you are supporting.
A Supporter adds their name to one documentary, or docu-drama film by adding their name to the end credits of that episode, and thanks on social media and websites. There is a nominal one-time support fee of $250 Canadian. To become a Supporter of our project see the link below and notify us which project you are supporting.
Partners are an integral part of our projects.; adding their name to the end credits of our episodes, and thanks on social media and websites. Partners add a voice and financial support to our projects. Their input is vital to the content, although some remain 'silent partners'. There is a one-time fee of $1000 Canadian. To add your name
Partners are an integral part of our projects.; adding their name to the end credits of our episodes, and thanks on social media and websites. Partners add a voice and financial support to our projects. Their input is vital to the content, although some remain 'silent partners'. There is a one-time fee of $1000 Canadian. To add your name as a Partner see this link below and notify us which project you are supporting.
A Title Sponsor supports one (1) TV show, documentary, or docu-drama film by adding their name to the end credits of that episode, AND the FIRST sponsor listed, as "Title Sponsor, Presented by," in the opening credits of that episode. There is a one-time fee of $3,000 Canadian. There is only ONE (1) Title Sponsor for each episode, docume
A Title Sponsor supports one (1) TV show, documentary, or docu-drama film by adding their name to the end credits of that episode, AND the FIRST sponsor listed, as "Title Sponsor, Presented by," in the opening credits of that episode. There is a one-time fee of $3,000 Canadian. There is only ONE (1) Title Sponsor for each episode, documentary, or docu-drama film.
$3,000 Canadian- Shown as the ONLY Title Sponsor, with your name on the closing credits of one episode chosen, and thanks on social media and websites. Also includes a 10-second mention as TITLE SPONSOR at the beginning of the video with name, logo, website, and tagline, "Title Sponsor" mention, and 30-second commercials in the same episode, with your name, logo, and website in the closing credits of the film chosen ONLY for TV shows (no commercials are allowed or included in documentaries or docu-drama films) In addition, The Title Sponsor's logo and name will be shown on our vehicles. (Note: ONE Title Sponsor per episode and appears first before all other sponsors in the opening credits).To become a Title Sponsor of our project see the link below and notify us which project you are supporting.
The Co-Producer is the second highest role in any film, TV show, docu-drama film, or documentary production. They often share in the cost and revenue of the projects, but not always. They report to the Executive Producer(s), or their assistant, depending on the size of the project. They also may be involved in the creation and production
The Co-Producer is the second highest role in any film, TV show, docu-drama film, or documentary production. They often share in the cost and revenue of the projects, but not always. They report to the Executive Producer(s), or their assistant, depending on the size of the project. They also may be involved in the creation and production of the project.
Some are "hands-on," and others primarily play different roles needed to complete a project.
The Co-Producer commonly assists the Executive Producer(s) in arranging financing, distribution, and marketing, and oversees the entire production from start to finish. The Co-Producers report to the Executive Producer on all matters involved in the production and distribution of the project. There are often multiple Co-Producers involved in a project, and they often will have their own money invested in the film or TV show. If you are interested in the Co-Producer role, see the link below.
The Executive Producer is the highest role possible in any film, TV show, docu-dram film, or documentary production. They often share in the cost and revenue of the project. The Executive Producer commonly assists or arranges financing, distribution and marketing, and oversees the entire production from start to finish, often in partnersh
The Executive Producer is the highest role possible in any film, TV show, docu-dram film, or documentary production. They often share in the cost and revenue of the project. The Executive Producer commonly assists or arranges financing, distribution and marketing, and oversees the entire production from start to finish, often in partnership with the owner, creator or other Executive Producers on the project. The Co-Producers report to the Executive Producer on all matters involved in the production and distribution of the project. There are often multiple EPs involved in a project and they often will have their own money invested in the documentary, docu-drama film or television show.
They usually adopt the adage, "A film is made in a briefcase, then a computer, and finally in a camera". If you are interested in the Executive Producer role, contact us for more details.
These individuals, groups, organizations, and companies are partnering with us to help create a better world, one miracle at a time! Please support them in return! Join our Partners today.
We seek Partners in finance, co-production, distribution, marketing, music, equipment, travel, accommodations, vehicles, and many other products and services. Partners and sponsors have 'first rights' to be featured in our TV shows, docs, and feature films. This includes advertising, product placement, and brand integration possibilities in all projects. See the links for Sponsors and Advertisers for more information and all costs. The Partner non-refundable fee is $1000 Canadian, and all partners are non-exclusive, however, we promote them to our viewers for all media projects they are involved with. They are also added to all 13 episodes of the Help Us Save Lives TV shows as a Partner, with their names added to the end credits of each episode. If they choose, they are also added as a Partner on the docu-drama films too. Partners are listed after the Producers, and before Sponsors. Partner's additional benefits:
We announce on our website under the Partners, Docs, and Help Us Save Lives sections. We announce on LinkedIn and Facebook our partnership to promote your company, including various groups on LinkedIn for CEOs and other decision-makers to see. We offer a 50% partnership on the creation of videos for you (see FiveMinuteMovie.com) and a 15% discount on the price of advertising in any of our TV shows or docs.
Raymond Oelrich is the Executive Producer for Handcraft Film, based in Canada. He will work with others to create this docu-drama film, born from his desire to curtail the expansion of tyranny in the U.S. and worldwide.
Raymond founded Handcraft Film and the subsidiaries to help save lives and make this a safer world. He has produced 52 ep
Raymond Oelrich is the Executive Producer for Handcraft Film, based in Canada. He will work with others to create this docu-drama film, born from his desire to curtail the expansion of tyranny in the U.S. and worldwide.
Raymond founded Handcraft Film and the subsidiaries to help save lives and make this a safer world. He has produced 52 episodes of a previous TV show, in 26 half-hour TV shows across Canada, the US and parts of Europe, as well as several documentaries on a variety of topics. Raymond is constantly searching for other Partners and Producers to enable the company to expand its reach for this project and the others on this website. See his profile on LinkedIn here.
Iryna Kopanytsia is from Ukraine and joins Handcraft Film as a Partner, Co-Host, and Co-Producer to raise awareness of the kidnapped and missing children of Ukraine. She is an integral part of the docu-drama film "Lost Children of Ukraine" project.
Since 2022, she has been totally involved in all war-related needs of Ukraine and its pe
Iryna Kopanytsia is from Ukraine and joins Handcraft Film as a Partner, Co-Host, and Co-Producer to raise awareness of the kidnapped and missing children of Ukraine. She is an integral part of the docu-drama film "Lost Children of Ukraine" project.
Since 2022, she has been totally involved in all war-related needs of Ukraine and its people. Her team prepared fundamental OSINT work for the American Congress on child kidnapping in Ukraine during the war. She also initiated a communication platform and conferences in Kyiv and Washington, sharing successful practices of socialization and rehabilitation for veterans, involving over 70 participants from 8 countries.
Until 2023, Iryna was CEO of the White Ribbon campaign, which is part of a 96-country movement in Ukraine and an international campaign against domestic violence. Since 2017. an advisory board member of Campaign.
Iryna is a women's rights activist, humanitarian, and public speaker. helping to advocate in the Parliament of Ukraine for a new law criminalizing domestic violence and coordinating cooperation with European Parliament members and Senators on women's rights.
White Ribbon Ukraine launched the first mobile application in Ukraine for domestic violence victims supported by the US Embassy in Ukraine and the State Democracy Fund.
We have added Ukrainian journalist Tetiana Kulyk posthumously, as a contributor to our project. A Russian drone strike killed her in Kyiv Oblast's Buchanskyi district on Feb. 26. Tetiana worked as the author and host of the project, Nation of the Invincible and served as editor-in-chief of the Main Multimedia Editorial Office.
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We have added Ukrainian journalist Tetiana Kulyk posthumously, as a contributor to our project. A Russian drone strike killed her in Kyiv Oblast's Buchanskyi district on Feb. 26. Tetiana worked as the author and host of the project, Nation of the Invincible and served as editor-in-chief of the Main Multimedia Editorial Office.
Some of the work she published will be used in our upcoming film, since she devoted her life to sharing news about how Russia was destroying her country.
Kulyk was also a member of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine. Before joining Ukrinform, she worked as the editor-in-chief of public and journalistic programs at the Central Channel (KDTRK), the World Radio Broadcasting Service of Ukraine, and was a TV presenter for the Public Broadcasting Service.
Nancy El Sayed is a news presenter, show anchor at Dajla TV and radio presenter in Lebanon. She will be working with us to present issues in the Middle East and worldwide from her base in Lebanon.
Nancy has a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a Master's Degree in Educational Management.
Throughout her 21+ year professional journe
Nancy El Sayed is a news presenter, show anchor at Dajla TV and radio presenter in Lebanon. She will be working with us to present issues in the Middle East and worldwide from her base in Lebanon.
Nancy has a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a Master's Degree in Educational Management.
Throughout her 21+ year professional journey, she's been involved actively in conducting various talk shows, presenting news bulletins, and more, including
professional news broadcaster and reader, reading on-air news by analyzing, strategizing, and delivering engaging content for the audience for current and global affairs. See a sample her TV show.
Thom Wilkie is an Experienced Enterprise Architect in the IT world, based in Chicago. He joined as a Partner and Sponsor for our projects to make a meaningful impact in the world.
Thom is fortunate to have worked and lived at a time when the world was relatively safe and prosperous, but now he too worries about prospects for the future.
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Thom Wilkie is an Experienced Enterprise Architect in the IT world, based in Chicago. He joined as a Partner and Sponsor for our projects to make a meaningful impact in the world.
Thom is fortunate to have worked and lived at a time when the world was relatively safe and prosperous, but now he too worries about prospects for the future.
"As an older gentleman, I have seen what can happen in the world if we don’t stand up and make a statement. This is my small contribution to trying to make the world a better place".
See Thom's LinkedIn profile here.
Lesia Dubenko is an alumna of Lund University, MSc and European Affairs. Published in the Financial Times, Politico Europe, New Eastern Europe, Atlantic Council, KP
Leisa is a successful analyst and fundraiser. Published in the Financial Times, New Eastern Europe, Atlantic Council, Kyiv Post. Covering EU/NATO/Ukraine. Co-author of a rep
Lesia Dubenko is an alumna of Lund University, MSc and European Affairs. Published in the Financial Times, Politico Europe, New Eastern Europe, Atlantic Council, KP
Leisa is a successful analyst and fundraiser. Published in the Financial Times, New Eastern Europe, Atlantic Council, Kyiv Post. Covering EU/NATO/Ukraine. Co-author of a report on migration for the ICMPD.
She has written numerous articles about Ukraine and the rebuilding and restoration of the country.
Here is Lesia's LinkedIn profile.
We are striving for this HD camera: two matching Sony FX6 cameras. They are older and less expensive than the newer (and more costly) FX9. We have used the older FS700 and loved the quality and controls. What is important is it is high-quality, fits the lenses we already own now, and with adapters, can use many others. It is full-frame, which will match cine and photography lenses we use. It is also 10-bit, far superior to the 8-bit cameras in use today. We are excited to add this camera soon.
At Handcraft Film, our vision is to create videos, documentaries, TV shows, and films that help humanity, as well as entertain. We refer to those as "docu-tainment" projects. Sometimes a client will want their own video, similar to the one we created here for suicide awareness. https://youtu.be/FjHxkCAd-6s?si=JWTvJ5hoN2lN3TLs
We can custom-create a video that will serve as a media pitch deck, a documentary, or video for charities, groups or organizations who want to use videos, TV shows or films for their projects. Contact us for more information the link below for additional details.
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