Request for Grant/Sponsorship: Preserving the Legacy of Alex Stevens
Introduction:
My uncle, Alex Stevens, was a renowned stuntman whose career spanned decades in the movie industry with over 300 movies and TV shows. His work and legacy have left a significant impact on the history of filmmaking. To honor his contributions and preserve his story, I am seeking support for a project to create a comprehensive documentary and book about his life and career.
Goals:
- Purchase his entire collection of film footage:
- Acquire all available films and recordings of Alex Stevens's work.
- Digitize and preserve these recordings for future generations.
- Translate and interpret each piece:
- Have each piece written out and translated into multiple languages.
- Include detailed interpretations and historical context for each work.
- Conduct interviews:
- Travel to significant locations to interview surviving relatives and colleagues who knew Alex Stevens.
- Document these interviews to capture firsthand accounts and memories.
- Translate and research personal items:
- Have Alex Stevens's diaries and personal notes translated into multiple languages.
- Research and document his contacts and other personal items.
- Legal assistance:
- Retain entertainment lawyers to help secure film rights and address unauthorized use of his work.
- Ensure proper recognition and compensation for his family.
- High-end film production equipment:
- Acquire professional equipment to produce a high-quality documentary film.
- Film the process of discovery and documentation.
- Historical research and travel:
- Obtain historical photos and films that support his story and career.
- Travel to significant locations in the USA and internationally to conduct research and gather material for the documentary and book.
- Final destination:
- Visit locations significant to his career and life to gather additional information and materials for the project.
- Forensic DNA and genealogy research:
- Use forensic DNA analysis and subscribe to genealogy websites such as Ancestry.com to uncover more about Alex Stevens's lineage.
- IMDbPro subscriptions:
- Subscribe to IMDbPro for professional access and accessing industry resources.
Challenges:
- Access to footage: Collectors are making it difficult to obtain his footage, and much of the history is deeply buried.
- Historical accuracy: Many resources and historical data previously found online are no longer accessible, requiring extensive research and detective work.
- Interviewing key individuals: Time is of the essence to interview those who knew him, as many are elderly.
Conclusion:
This project aims to preserve and celebrate the life and career of Alex Stevens, ensuring that future generations can understand and appreciate his contributions to the movie industry. With your support, we can overcome these challenges and create a lasting tribute to his legacy