Watch ‘Tell Them of Us’ on Vimeo.

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We are delighted to announce that you can now watch our WW1 film ‘Tell Them of Us’ on Vimeo. It costs as little as £1.00 to view. Click here to go to Vimeo.

Waiting – 1917 (c) Nick Loven

 

Showing of Tell Them of Us, The National Archives, London

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There will be a special showing of ‘Tell Them of us’ and William’s Story’ at The National Archives, Kew on Friday 15th January 2016.  The films will be screened back-to-back, followed by a panel discussion featuring the director (Nick Loven), cast members and a direct descendant of the Crowder family. Further screenings will be held throughout February and March. Check online for details.

Nick Loven on location filming in ‘no-man’s-land’ for William’s Story. Photo (c) Stewart Wall.

The National Archives are also hosting the Centenary Stitches exhibition This display of clothing from the film tells the story of how an international army of knitters was created almost by accident, not only to help costume the film, but also to reveal the extraordinary range of knitted items produced back home for men in the trenches.

Charity Premiere of WW1 Film

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Charity Premiere of the drama-documentary ‘William’s Story’ sequel to the film ‘Tell Them of Us’ which told the WWI story of Crowder brothers.

Tickets now on sale.

All proceeds to the Thimbleby St. Margaret’s Church Restoration Fund.

 

The Trenches 1918

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Two weeks ago we filmed the first part of William Crowder’s first hand account of the German Spring Offensive. On duty in a front line trench and in charge of communications, William was awarded the DSO for his courage in keeping the line open.

Here are some of the screen captures from filming by cinematographer and director, Nick Loven.

Screen Short (c) Nick Loven

Adam Fox as William Crowder Screenshot (c) Nick Loven

Adam Fox, Connah Lilleyman and Tom Lewin (c) Nick Loven

Adam Fox as William Crowder (c) Nick Loven

21st March 1918 The Spring Offensive

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Today, March the 21st, is the 97th anniversary of the most critical twenty four hours in William Crowder’s life as he is caught up in the German Spring Offensive, Kaiserschlacht. Follow our Kickstarter campaign for updates.

Adam Fox as William Crowder

Part One: The Battle Commences

Part Two: 21st March 1918, Spring Offensive begins

Part Three: 21st March 1918, Spring Offensive

Part Four: 21st March 1918 ‘They’re Coming over in Their Thousands’

The Kickstarter campaign is to create a drama-documentary of William’s story. Please donate to help us tell this story – we have more than half the target sum so we might make it!

William’s Story – Spring 1918

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Our 2014 WWI film ‘Tell Them of Us’, is the true story of one Lincolnshire family, made to commemorate the outbreak of WWI. Their story was told from the home front and the perspective of those left behind. It is now available on DVD.

One story remained untold however; what happened to William Crowder at the front which resulted in him receiving the Distinguished Service Order. The DSO was awarded to an officer for acts of gallantry under attack; so what exactly happened to William? Fortunately we have an account of his experience of the Kaiserschlacht and it is one of the most arresting and visually compelling WWI narratives I have read.

We are planning a documentary with some dramatised scenes. William was attached to the 51st Highland Division and his three telephonists were all Scottish. We are still casting for these roles – especially that of Bombardier Baillie below.

Here is the link to the crowdfunding campaign, William’s Story – please help support us if you can.

William Crowder’s WWI Story

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Our 2014 WWI film “Tell Them of Us”, is the true story of one Lincolnshire family, made to commemorate the outbreak of WWI.

One story remained untold however; what happened to William Crowder at the front which resulted in him receiving the Distinguished Service Order. The DSO was awarded to an officer for acts of gallantry under attack; so what exactly happened to William? Fortunately we have an account and it is one of the most arresting and visually compelling of any narrative I have read.

We plan to make a documentary of William’s story and hope to raise enough money to dramatise the events that resulted in him receiving the DSO. Recreating these events will be extraordinary, but costly. So we will be launching a new Kickstarter fundraiser soon and we are looking into other fundraising options as well. The more we can raise the more we can do!

William Crowder played by Adam Fox. Graphic design Judith Brodnicki.

‘Tell Them of Us’, WW1 Film, is now available on DVD.

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WAG Screen now has a shop where you can purchase our WWI film, Tell Them of Us, set in the homefront in Lincolnshire. Follow this link for the shop.