About this project
Presently, there are over 50,000 individuals who revisit the battlefields of the Civil War. They arrive in campers and by plane, with college buddies or family members. They attempt to recreate the world of the American Civil War by dressing, living, and fighting the way Americans did between 1861 and 1865. They are referred to as reenactors or living historians. They are individuals who strive to teach others by portraying life during the Civil War as accurately as possibly, and to effectively create a living history.
In this documentary, we will go beyond the reenactments to learn about the true character and soul that drives these men. The Reenactors will focus on five diverse living historians and enter their lives in the days leading up to the 150th anniversary of the battle of 1st Manassas. The result will be a character-driven documentary that creates a personal, intimate look into the world of reenacting.
While our entire budget calls for $8,000, we have decided to ask for help to raise $1,500 to cover the required insurance to shoot at location in Manassas, VA for the 150th Anniversary of First Manassas/ Bull Run.
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Funding Canceled
Funding for this project was canceled by the project creator on June 12, 2011.
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One sheet "The Reenactors" concept artwork plus access to our behind the scenes photos and post card from Manassas.
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An official "The Reenactors" T-shirt plus access to our behind the scenes photos and post card for Manassas.
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A behind the scenes custom photo album created by the filmmakers, along with a "The Reenactors T-Shirt", access to our online photo gallery, and a post card from Manassas.
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A $25 donation in your name to the Civil War Trust - an organization dedicated to preserving Civil War battlefields. Beneficiary credit on the film and a personal thank you phone call from the filmmakers. Plus a behind the scenes photo album from the film makers, a "The Reenactors" t-shirt, and a post card from Manassas.
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A $100 donation in your name to the Civil War Trust - an organization dedicated to preserving Civil War battlefields. Beneficiary credit on the film and a personal thank you phone call from the filmmakers. Plus all of the above incentives.
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We are Megan Mitchell and Nick Scofield. Both of us are natives from Georgia, but have since moved to Los Angeles and created War Dance Pictures. War Dance Pictures is a small production company whose sole purpose is to tell great stories. One such story was introduced to us by a close friend who is a Civil War reenactor. Having always been intrigued by Georgia's rich Civil War history, we found the world of reenacting fascinating. Since then, we have set out to tell the stories of these living historians, and ask the question: "who are the reenactors?".
