Department of Defense support for upcoming Steven Spielberg-produced documentary on composer John Williams
| Tracking # |
24-F-1339 |
| Submitted | May 30, 2024 |
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From: Brett Carollo
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any documents pertaining to collaboration between the Department of Defense (DoD) and the production of the upcoming "Legacy" documentary on movie composer John Williams, produced by Steven Spielberg. I request any and all documents pertaining to DoD involvement with the production of the "Legacy"-John Williams documentary. Such documents may include but should not be limited to: script notes; production assistance agreements; and all records of communications between employees of DoD and members of the cast, crew, and production company of the documentary, including memos, notes of meetings and conference calls, emails, and other forms of communication.
Attached is a list, released to me through FOIA by DoD, of TV and movie productions supported by DoD in 2023; "John Williams LEGACY documentary" is included on that list.
I am the Director of Research Operations at a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called The Decoding Culture Foundation. These documents will be used for public education and research purposes. I therefore request a waiver of all fees that may otherwise apply. Attached is a document with organization letterhead confirming my position, as well as the organization's 501(c)(3) application and approval form.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brett Carollo
From: Department of Defense - Special Assistant for Entertainment Media
Dear Brett Carollo,
Case Number 24-F-1339 has been assigned to the request you submitted. In all future correspondence regarding this request please reference case number 24-F-1339.
Regards,
OSD/JS or DLA FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Department of Defense - Special Assistant for Entertainment Media
Dear Brett Carollo,
The status of your FOIA request #24-F-1339 has been updated to the following status 'Received'. To log into the PAL Application click on the Application URL below.
Sincerely,
OSD/JS or DLA FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Department of Defense - Special Assistant for Entertainment Media
Good afternoon Mr. Carollo,
Please find the enclosed interim response to your FOIA Request that was
received by the OSD/JS FOIA office on May 31, 2024, and assigned FOIA case
number 24-F-1339. Additionally, please refer to the case number and include
the FOIA Action Officer cited in the interim response in any future
correspondence regarding your FOIA request.
V/r,
Meghann Burgess
FOIA Analyst
Freedom of Information Division OSD/JS
From: Department of Defense - Special Assistant for Entertainment Media
Good afternoon Mr. Carollo,
Please find the final response attached for your recent FOIA Request that
was requested on May 30, 2024. There will be two responsive documents
attached. The case number for this request is 24-F-1339, please refer to
this number and myself, the action officer mentioned in the final response,
in any future correspondence regarding this case.
V/r,
Meghann Burgess
FOIA Analyst
Freedom of Information Division OSD/JS
NIPR: meghann.l.burgess.ctr@mail.mil <mailto:meghann.l.burgess.ctr@mail.mil>
571-372-0437 (Office)
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