Department of Defense support for 2023 movie "Leave the World Behind"
| Tracking # |
24-F-0550 DLA-DLAF-2024-0340 |
| Submitted | Dec. 29, 2023 |
| 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:
Any documents pertaining to collaboration between the Department of Defense (DoD) and the production of the 2023 movie "Leave the World Behind," directed by Sam Esmail and starring Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke. Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are among the executive producers on the film, which was made through their Higher Ground Productions company. I request any and all documents pertaining to DoD support for "Leave the World Behind." Such documents may include but should not be limited to: script notes; production assistance agreements; and all records of communications between employees of the DoD and members of the cast, crew, and production company of "Leave the World Behind," 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
From: Department of Defense - Special Assistant for Entertainment Media
Dear Brett Carollo,
Case Number DLA-DLAF-2024-0340 has been assigned to the request you submitted. In all future correspondence regarding this request please reference case number DLA-DLAF-2024-0340.
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 DLA-FOIA request #DLA-DLAF-2024-0340 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
Dear Brett Carollo,
Your case Number was changed from DLA-DLAF-2024-0340 to 24-F-0550, by the agency. Please note the new case number to quote in your future correspondence about the request.
Regards,
OSD/JS or DLA FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 1, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #24-F-0550.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department of Defense - Special Assistant for Entertainment Media
An interim response, stating the request is being processed.
From: Department of Defense - Special Assistant for Entertainment Media
A no responsive documents response.
From: Department of Defense - Special Assistant for Entertainment Media
A no responsive documents response.
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