"Whirlybirds 2003": A New TV Documentary
A new television documentary examines how rotary wing flight has changed they way we work and live.
(PRWEB) October 25, 2002
"Whirlybirds 2003" - Documentary UPDATE
(Wilmington, DE -- December 26, 2002) -- "Whirlybirds 2003", the new television documentary dealing with rotary wing flight, is rolling along as location production continues on the East coast. The current mission: to make presentation to international broadcasters during the NATPE convention (New Orleans) in January.
The program is being developed for international television broadcast by documentary filmmakers Amy Steelman-Angeli and Lou Angeli, whose recent "Bound By Courage" chronicled the rescue and recovery effort at Ground Zero. As former firefighter/EMT's, the couple specializes in programming dealing with the emergency services, and includes the ride-along series, "Beyond The Yellow Tape".
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"Whirlybirds 2003" follows the progression of rotary wing aviation over the past 50 years, and highlights the various missions of helicopters through dramatic reenactments, sound bites with industry professionals and never before seen footage.
"This is the first program in a number of years, that is dedicated solely to helicopters and their vital missions," says producer Amy Steelman-Angeli. "...and we believe that the show (also) serves as a special tribute to the men and women who fly them." The program will be broadcast in 2003 as part of a special commemoration of the 100th anniversary of aviation.
"We've been working with hospital-based air med-evac providers to illustrate the features of air medevac programs," says co producer and videographer, Lou Angeli. "Our plan is to demonstrate how medical helicopters squeeze the timeline by allowing seriously ill or injured patients to make it to definitive health care..." before the golden hour expires.
Other scenarios, which are scheduled for the show, include news gathering, firefighting, air rescue, law enforcement, and sport recreation. "We also wish to thank the aviation community for helping us bring this important story to the screen," says Amy, whose work includes reality television and documentaries. The team's Fire-Rescue footage is seen on TV networks worldwide, and is featured in an upcoming episode of NBC's "The West Wing."
The producers are still searching for compelling leads, which will help tell the story of helicopters and their pilots. Feel free to contact the Amy or Lou with your ideas and suggestions by phoning (302) 753-9620. email: rescuetv@aol. com
Other programs produced by Amy and Lou:
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Original press release:
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"Whirlybirds 2003" is a working title only and is not intended to infringe on any existing trademark or copyright. Produced in association with: 9th Street Films, Inc. and SkyFocal Productions.
