National Nuclear Security Administration support for film "Transcendence" (2014) (National Nuclear Security Administration)
| Tracking # |
FOIA 24-000054-M |
| Multi Request | National Nuclear Security Administration support for film "Transcendence" (2014) |
| Submitted | Jan. 22, 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 National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) support for or collaboration with the production of the 2014 movie "Transcendence," directed by Wally Pfister and starring Johnny Depp. Such collaboration or support includes but is not limited to permission to use NNSA facilities and access to technical assistance from NNSA employees.
I request a search of all locations where such documents might be located, including but not limited to the entertainment liaison offices and communications HQ or similar offices. Such documents may include, but are not limited to, script notes; production assistance agreements; and all records of communications between employees of the NNSA and members of the cast, crew, and production company of "Transcendence," 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 Nuclear Security Administration
Dear Mr. Carollo,
You requested the following:
Any documents pertaining to National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) support for or collaboration with the production of the 2014 movie "Transcendence," directed by Wally Pfister and
starring Johnny Depp. Such collaboration or support includes but is not limited to permission to use NNSA facilities and access to technical assistance from NNSA employees.
I request a search of all locations where such documents might be located, including but not limited to the entertainment liaison offices and communications HQ or similar offices. Such documents
may include, but are not limited to, script notes; production assistance agreements; and all records of communications between employees of the NNSA and members of the cast, crew, and
production company of "Transcendence," including memos, notes of meetings and conference calls, emails, and other forms of communication.
In our response to you for FOIA 24-000054-M regarding the movie "Transcendence", no records were found. The credits for the film "Transcendence" do not include any reference to DOE, the NNSA, or any other component within NNSA, as it has in other movies, for example the movie "Star Trek into Darkness". Therefore, we do not know where within NNSA to search for responsive records and are unable to process your request as submitted. The National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) nuclear security enterprise spans eight sites, including three national laboratories, production plants, numerous program offices in Washington, DC, and other facilities across the country.
A reasonable description of the desired materials must include the location of the search. Please identify the NNSA component or office you believe created and/or controls the record(s). Please keep in mind that the FOIA does not require an agency to create new records, conduct search projects, answer questions posed by requesters, or attempt to interpret a request that does not identify specific records.
If you would like to discuss further, please email me a few dates and times that work for you so that I can give you a call.
This request will not be processed until we hear from you. If we do not hear from you by February 1, 2024, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing this request and we will close the request.
Thank you,
Delilah Perez
Government Information Specialist
DOE/NNSA ABQ-Complex, NA-GC-10
Delilah.Perez@nnsa.doe.gov<mailto:Delilah.Perez@nnsa.doe.gov>
From: National Nuclear Security Administration
Dear Mr. Carollo,
This is a follow up to my email below. I have not heard back from you regarding your request; therefore, I assume you are no longer interested, and your request will be administratively closed today.
If you have questions or would like to discuss further, please contact me by email or contact our FOIA office at 866-747-5994.
Sincerely,
Delilah Perez
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