In light of the upcoming centennial commemoration of the September 1922 destruction of Smyrna, the Greek America Foundation has launched a fundraising project to support an award-winning film’s restoration and the production of a historical documentary film.
This initiative, the “Remember Their Names: Asia Minor Memorial Project,” includes the digital restoration of the award-winning short film “Light Blue and Orange” (2004) by Stefanos Sitaras, as well as the production of a short, historical documentary bonus add-on, which will be re-released to film festivals throughout the world and to the general public.
The project also includes a digital memorial scrolling wall that will include names of victims and those who fled as refugees to all corners of the globe.
In the video below, Stefanos Sitaras explains the details and cost of the work necessary to remaster his 2004 short film.
Your support goes towards the digital remastering of “Light Blue and Orange” and the production of “Remember Their Names,” the new short historical documentary which will accompany the re-release of the remastered film.
The following levels of support are available for those who wish to donate to this project:
NOTE: After making your donation, you will receive an email receipt which includes a link to submit your information and/or family photograph to our database.
Donate $100 – Submit the names of your ancestors who were either victims or refugees from Asia Minor. These names will appear in perpetuity on the digital memorial wall on our website.
Donate $250 – Submit a single photograph, along with the names of your ancestors who were either victims or refugees from Asia Minor. This photo and names will appear in perpetuity on our digital memorial wall.
Donate $500 – All of the above (photo and name listing), as well as a single line in the closing credits of the short documentary “Remember Their Names” under the listing “In memory of.”
Note: This short documentary will be submitted to film festivals throughout the world and will eventually be available for international distribution. You will receive a complimentary digital copy of this film when available. By making a donation, you give us permission to include the listing you are providing in the film.
Donate $1000 – All of the above, as well as your family photograph included in the closing memorial montage of the short documentary “Remember Their Names.”
Note: This short documentary will be submitted to film festivals throughout the world and will eventually be available for international distribution. You will receive a complimentary digital copy of this film when available. By making a donation, you give us permission to include the listing you are providing in the film.
Donate $2500 – All of the above as well as an “Executive Producer” credit in the closing credits of the short documentary feature that we are producing that will be released together with the remastered original film.
Donate $5000 – All above, plus — include YOUR family story in the short documentary “Remember Their Names.” Please contact us if you wish to inquire about this option.
PLEASE NOTE: We accept donations via check. Click here to fill out our electronic form and find instructions for how and where to mail your check.
The Greek America Cultural and Educational Foundation [Greek America Foundation] is a 501c3 non-profit corporation in the state of New York. Federal ID #81-1672793. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Reference IRS Publication 526.
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