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The Movie Advisory Committee We have formed an advisory committee to be chaired by Bill Dickson. The committee will work as a check and accountability system to ensure the accuracy of the treatment, the timeline, and other key factors. It is of vital importance to all parties involved that the movie respects and honours the dignity of our fallen heroes, our living legends, essential events old and new, and to tell the stories of our Paratroopers with diligence. We feel that the advisory committee can provide objective input, and as far as the creative aspects are concerned, can provide a desired perspective that speaks from the paradigm of those that have all served in the Canadian Military. The sitting committee meets once a month to discuss and provide suggestions regarding direction and progress of the movie.
Capt (Ret'd) Bill Dickson, CD The Associate Producer is Captain (Ret’d) Bill Dickson, CD. Bill served for 37 years in the Canadian Forces including his own role as an infantryman and a paratrooper with the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and the Canadian Airborne Regiment. Bill served under fire during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 and, in total, spent 18 years out of country serving in United Nations and NATO tours. Since retirement, Bill has served as a Director and is Past-President of the Airborne Social Club (Edmonton). In cooperation with the 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion Association Executive, he has been the coordinator for the Airborne Monument 6th June Ceremonies since 2001. His ongoing commitment to the Airborne Brotherhood is well documented. Bill also worked as a prime European researcher on the book “War Without Battles” and was a contributor for the book “Bullet Proof Flag” and the “War Diary of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion”. In recognition of outstanding service to the people and Province of Alberta, Bill was awarded the Alberta Centennial Medal in September 2005. The producers of the movie are proud to be working with Bill Dickson and the advisory committee and respect their part in the foundation and inspiration that is making this movie happen.
MCpl (Ret'd) Bill Johnston Joined army in march of 1965, served with the Queens Own Rifles until 1968 when the regiment was disbanded. Served in Cyprus in 1969. Served in the Canadian Airborne Regiment from Aug 1968 through 1970.
Dixon Christie, Producer/Director The Producer and Director is Dixon Christie. Dixon Christie has been in marketing for 21 years in Alberta and has been Marketing Director for a number of companies. His company, Hype Publicity (www.HypeTV.ca) is involved in corporate branding, marketing, photography and video production on a daily basis with Dixon serving as Project Manager. Dixon has produced and directed over a hundred video segments over the past 4 years with companies like Skull Candy, SanDisk, Sony Software, Sony Rolly, Voodoo PC, Belkin, Boomchair, Dell Alienware, DXG, Cerebral Palsy Association, Spring Fresh Canada, Standing Stone Developments, Classic Cottage Homes and others. Dixon publishes 3 successful online video magazines including Alberta’s leading travel and tourism video site, AlbertaTV.ca. He is also the publisher and editor for the documentary filmmaker site, MyDocumentary.ca and Canada’s leading rock and roll video community, PunkTV.ca. On top of being a producer/director, his lengthy experience in marketing has given him the tools to create the assets required to bring products to market. His marketing tools include packaging, branding, advertising and media. His web technologies include video delivery, e-commerce, viral marketing and building user communities.
Special thanks to: Lt (Ret'd) Robert S. Copeland Maj (Ret'd) Laz Tollas CD MWO (Ret'd) John Johnston, CD
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