While helping my son pack up his apartment and prepare for his deployment, I spent some time documenting what he was going through. I have filmed some difficult moments and stories, but this by far has been the hardest piece I have filmed and edited.

A Soldier’s Journey from Mary Anne Funk / Ailgif Studios on Vimeo.

In this clip, he talks about his deployment and what it means to have the support of family and friends as he prepares to leave. It was filmed the night before and the morning of the day he left.

Project Year(s): 2010
For: Personal Project
Role: Filmmaker and Editor
News: Showcased on NY Times Online: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/world/battalion.html#/UGC/13