Filming of "My Christmas Hero" at US Army Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Brett Carollo filed this request with the US Army - Joint Base Lewis-McChord - Yakima Training Center of the United States of America.
Submitted April 8, 2024
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From: Brett Carollo

Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request: Filming of "My Christmas Hero" at US Army Joint Base Lewis-McChord

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any documents pertaining to the filming of scenes from the 2023 movie "My Christmas Hero," directed by Martin Wood and starring Candace Cameron Bure, at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord. At least one entertainment media outlet reports that "the production team specifically utilized the premise of the Joint Base Lewis–McChord, which is situated near the city of Lakewood in Pierce County, to shoot scenes set at the Joint Military Base in Lacey, Washington. the production" (TheCinemaholic, Nov. 23, 2023, https://thecinemaholic.com/where-my-christmas-hero-filmed-cast/). I request any and all documents pertaining to the filming of "My Christmas Hero" at Joint Base Lewis McChord. Such documents may include but should not be limited to: script notes; production assistance agreements; production stills; and all records of communications between employees of Joint Base Lewish-McChord and members of the cast, crew, and production company of "My Christmas Hero," including memos, notes of meetings and conference calls, emails, and other forms of communication.

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

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Subject: FOIA Case 2024-00146-C

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Good Afternoon,

You will be receiving a DODSAFE email that contains your Letter of Transfer Notification, and you will require a passkey to open the email. The passkey is as follows:

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Very Respectfully,

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From: US Army - Joint Base Lewis-McChord - Yakima Training Center

Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Act Request: Filming of "My Christmas Hero" at US Army Joint Base Lewis-McChord

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Good Day:

This is in reply to your email requesting "Any documents pertaining to the
filming of scenes from the 2023 movie "My Christmas Hero," directed by
Martin Wood and starring Candace Cameron Bure, at the Joint Base
Lewis-McChord. At least one entertainment media outlet reports that "the
production team specifically utilized the premise of the Joint Base
Lewis-McChord, which is situated near the city of Lakewood in Pierce County,
to shoot scenes set at the Joint Military Base in Lacey, Washington. the
production" (TheCinemaholic, Nov. 23, 2023,
https://thecinemaholic.com/where-my-christmas-hero-filmed-cast/). I request
any and all documents pertaining to the filming of "My Christmas Hero" at
Joint Base Lewis McChord. Such documents may include but should not be
limited to: script notes; production assistance agreements; production
stills; and all records of communications between employees of Joint Base
Lewish-McChord and members of the cast, crew, and production company of "My
Christmas Hero," including memos, notes of meetings and conference calls,
emails, and other forms of communication."

"My Christmas Hero" was not filmed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). There
was a presentation of the film at JBLM. Our public affairs office would be
please to any questions about the presentation to the best of their
abilities. Their phone number is 253-967-0148/ 0158.

There was no filming at JBLM for "My Christmas Hero". JBLM was not involved
in the filming; it appears to have been done privately in the surrounding
locations off base. Records about the filming would presumably belong to the
company; any records would not be Army records. As such I am
administratively closing your FOIA request as records would not be an agency
record.

Please let me know if I can do anything else.

Respectfully,

Lynda A. Smith

Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) Officer

Government Information Specialist


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