NASA support for 2023 film "Leave the World Behind"
| Tracking # |
24-00372-F-HQ |
| 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 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 NASA 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 NASA 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: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Dear Brett Carollo,
Case Number 24-00372-F-HQ was assigned to the request you submitted. You seek the following:
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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 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 NASA 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 NASA 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
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NASA Public Access Link
From: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Dear Brett Carollo,
The status of your request #24-00372-F-HQ has been updated to the following status 'Received'. To log into the NASA Public Access Link click on the Application URL below.
Sincerely,
NASA Public Access Link
From: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Good Morning Brett,
Attached is our correspondence to you regarding your NASA FOIA request 24-00372-F-HQ.
Thank you,
Derek Moore
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Government Information Specialist
NASA Headquarters, FOIA
202-358-2681
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From: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Good Afternoon Brett,
Attached is our correspondence to you regarding your NASA FOIA request 24-00372-F-HQ.
Thank you,
Derek Moore
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Government Information Specialist
NASA Headquarters, FOIA
202-358-2681
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image001
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