US Army support for 2024 film "Civil War"
| Tracking # |
FA-24-1323 / FP-24-010324 |
| Submitted | Jan. 25, 2024 |
| Due | Feb. 23, 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:
Any documents pertaining to collaboration between the US Army and the production of the 2024 movie "Civil War," directed by Alex Garland and starring Kirsten Dunst. I request any and all documents pertaining to US Army involvement with the production of "Civil War." Such documents may include but should not be limited to: script notes; production assistance agreements; and all records of communications between employees of US Army and members of the cast, crew, and production company of "Civil War," 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: Army - United States Department of the Army
Your inquiry has been received by the US Army Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) office.
Thank you for contacting us.
Army FOIA
From: Army - United States Department of the Army
Greetings,
We sincerely apologize about the delay in response. Please be advised, by law, we processes referrals on a first-in, first-out basis. Unfortunately, due to an influx of request and referrals, our processing time has increased. Be advised that this office has no records, it only serves as the referral point and policy office for the Department of the Army Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Requests for information and documents under the purview of the Army are referred to the proponent agency for appropriate handling in accordance with Army Regulation 25-55, The Army Freedom of Information Act program. The FOIA only provides the means by which the public can request specific documents from the Army.
The information you seek, if it exist, no longer falls under the purview of the Department of the Army. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) as they are also a repository of military records. You may try submitting your request to them directly as they may have copies of the information you are requesting. Below is their contact information:
National Archives and Records Administration
ATTN: Special Access and FOIA Program (RF)
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 5500
College Park, MD 20740-6001
Telephone: (301) 837-3190
Email: specialaccess_foia@nara.gov
Thank you,
DA FOIA Office
From: Army - United States Department of the Army
Greetings,
We apologize for the previous misdirection to NARA. Your FOIA request has been assigned the following case number: FA-24-1323 / FP-24-010324.
The correct office to process your request is the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs. The office that will process your request pertaining to collaboration between the US Army and the production of the 2024 movie "Civil War," directed by Alex Garland and starring Kirsten Dunst.
We have copied their office and are referring your request to them, by way of this email, for processing and direct response to you. Please note that once it is received in their office, it will be assigned a new FOIA case number. Their contact information has also been provided below for your convenience.
Office of the Chief of Public Affairs
1500 Army Pentagon
Attn: Room 1E487
Washington, DC 20310
Telephone: (703) 693-6578
Email Address: Usarmy.pentagon.hqda-ocpa.mbx.foia@army.mil
Thank you,
DA FOIA Office
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. 25, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FA-24-1323 / FP-24-010324.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Army - United States Department of the Army
Your inquiry has been received by the US Army Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) office.
Thank you for contacting us.
Army FOIA
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. 25, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FA-24-1323 / FP-24-010324.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Army - United States Department of the Army
Your inquiry has been received by the US Army Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) office.
Thank you for contacting us.
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