Request to ATF for all 2024 movie collaborations
| Tracking # |
2025-00165 |
| Submitted | Dec. 31, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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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:
A list of all the films that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has participated in the production of, in any capacity whatsoever, for the year 2024. Any and all such lists, full or partial, would be appreciated and may include, but are not limited to, entertainment liaison (ELO) reports, production assistance agreements, or similar internal documents. I request that you search for these documents in any location where they might be located, including but not limited to the entertainment liaison offices, public affairs offices, and communications HQ.
I am the Director of Research Operations at a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called The Decoding Culture Foundation as well as the editor-in-chief and a contributor to a research magazine published by said foundation titled "Cultural Engineering Studies." 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: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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V/R
FOIA Team
From: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Dear Brett Carollo,
This is an automated messaged from Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) informing you that Request Number 2025-00165 has been assigned to the request you submitted. In all future correspondence regarding this request please reference case number 2025-00165.
Please send all correspondences from within ATF FOIA Public Access Link as this is not a monitored mailbox.
Regards,
ATF FOIA Team
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
From: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Dear Mr. Carollo,
I hope this message finds you well. Thank you for submitting your FOIA request, reference number 2025-00165 . Please find attached the formal acknowledgement letter associated with your request.
If you have any questions or require further assistance, kindly use the PAL portal’s correspondence feature to contact our office. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to assisting you.
Sincerely,
ATF FOIA Team
From: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Dear Mr. Carollo, I hope this message finds you well. ATF completed the processing of your FOIA request, reference number 2025-00165. Please find the enclosed final decision letter detailing the outcome and any applicable next steps. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please direct all additional correspondence through the ATFFOIAXpress PAL portal’s correspondence feature to contact our office. You canaccess the portal by creating an account at https://foia-pal.atf.gov. We appreciate your cooperation throughout this process.
Sincerely,
ATF FOIA Team
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