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Maurice Ali



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well That's Number 2! HA!
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Maurice Ali



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes the show was a success! I just finished making the rounds of several small "after parties" and I have a bank of pictures and video to put up here. There is a ton of people we have to thank that went into the making of this production and we will get to that within the next day.

This is great for all involved and just give us a few more moments to get all this material sorted out and we will offer up some snaps and video of the event!




Maurice





Ainsley with the contract from CTV!


A cake for Don at the "After Party!"



Don cutting the cake!



Maurice Ali (Producer of the program) with Donald Brasseur (right)!



Shane Murphy (Manager at FOF Inc. - left) with Donald Brasseur!


We will update this tomorrow, but I am very tired and can not stay awake. I feel like a chewed up piece of string..... So this is a Good Night To All!
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Life and Times Plays On CTV's "A" Channel!

By Maurice Ali, Producer: "The Life And Times Of Donald "Boots" Brasseur"




Advertising Banner for the show




Click here for the intro to the show: http://fortressoffreedom.com/Boots_Intro.wmv


The thirty minute documentary "The Life And Times Of Donald "Boots" Brasseur" played on CTV's "A" Channel on July 26, 2009 at 10:30 EST! The documentary took an in-depth look at the life of WW2 D-Day Campaign Vet and World Famous Harmonica Musician: Donald Brasseur!


Maurice Ali


This documentary was almost three years in the making and was the product of a small army of people. I would now like to take the time to show you all who took part in the production of this TV show.

When I (Maurice Ali) decided to produce this documentary, I faced many challenges. The biggest challenge is how to keep an audience's attention for thirty minutes. The answer was the life experience of a man who was there at the most important moment of the 20th Century - D-Day - and a musical performer who can date back his involvement back to Vaudeville. I am , of course, referring to the man upon which the documentary was based: Donald "Boots" Brasseur!


Donald "Boots" Brasseur

It is Don who carries this modestly budgeted production and proves that content will keep an audience above anything else. I met people after the broadcast who tuned into the show surfing the channels, yes the show was actually able to grab people just channel surfing and looking for something to catch their eye! From all of us at this organization; we applaud Donald Brasseur for his contribution in information and musical talent, that made the show what it was!


Ainsley Wronski

Our next person involved with the show is the hostess Ainsley Wronski! She was the one who did the introduction, segment break and closing of the show. They say that the time to grab your audience is in the first 15 seconds of the show and Ainsley's beauty and style keep the audience there to digest what the show was going to be about and Don took over from there.



Michael Atkinson


We now turn our attention to the people behind the scenes and Michael Atkinson (Technical Director) was one of the most important in the post production environment. I found his help in piecing together the show and input on finishing the program invaluable. The is much of Michael in the show we saw on "A" Channel!



Shane Murphy


Shane Murphy (Key Grip and Artist Relations) was invaluable in many of the day-to-day elements of production shadowing me on many an occasion while we shot and produced the program. An invaluable manager of our record label and television productions!


Sue Earps

Susan Earps was our corporate consultant, who helped with strategy in dealing with the networks for air play. She is also currently looking for possible interest in Don's show in the UK!


Ryan Robichaud

Ryan Robichaud was our boom operator and location sound man. Sound is one of the most important elements of a TV program and hats off to Ryan and his microphones!


Samantha Blackwell

Samantha Blackwell was our office assistant manning the office and duties vital to keep the business running. Way to go Sam!

We also need to mention the contribution of the people from MORE VISION Inc. to the airing of this production. It was MORE VISION who financed and contracted with CTV for air play and we will now meet those people involved with MORE VISION:


Emily Smith

Emily Smith is the general manager of more vision, overseeing many aspects of the advertising company!


JL Meneses

JL Meneses is the account executive and publicity agent at MORE VISION. She helped with the post-production advertising for the show!



Gracelyn Angeles was the actress who featured in the radio ad advertising Don's show. This was her first commercial and certainly not her last!


Gracelyn Angeles



I would also like to thank CTV and it's helpful staff for all their tireless help in airing our program on their network. Thank You CTV!




CTV Studios In Toronto!



In conclusion, a TV show that airs on network TV is a project that rests on the contributions of a small army of people and I am glad to have known and worked with them in this most interesting of documentaries!


Please Visit: http://www.donaldbrasseur.com
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Maurice Ali



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

"Life And Times" After Party!


By Maurice Ali, Producer: "The Life And Ties Of Donald "Boots" Brasseur"




Yes the show was a success! I just finished making the rounds of several small "after parties" and I have a bank of pictures and video to put up here. There is a ton of people we have to thank that went into the making of this production but the moments after the show were for celebration! The first "after party" was for Don and the photos below are from that occasion. We even had a cake at the event, and Don had the honor of making the first cut!

What follows below is a series of photos from that party!







A cake for Don at the "After Party!"



Don cutting the cake!



Maurice Ali (Producer of the program) with Donald Brasseur (right)!


Ainsley (Hostess of the show) with the contract from CTV!




Shane Murphy (Manager at FOF Inc. - left) with Donald Brasseur!



Maurice Ali with Shane Murphy holding the CTV contract!



Don with his companion of many years: Rita!


The biggest surprise of the party was walking in on people who caught the show by channel surfing, recognized Don and found him out through the directory and came to meet him! That was so totally "cool" for anyone who worked on the show. This production had reach and Don's unique life got the audience it deserved!

Well done Donald "Boots" Brasseur!


Please Visit: http://donaldbrasseur.com
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

As one ofthe final acts as producer of the show I got to go down to SOCAN and deliver the sue sheet of performances for royalties to be paid.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

And the final act of irony is me getting royalties for my little diti midi composition at the intro to the show. Now I am a Musician!
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Last Call For Sponsors For "Life And Times"

By JL Meneses, MORE VISION Inc. for FOF Inc.


The MORE VISION Corporation, distributors of "The Life And Times Of Donald "Boots" Brasseur," is still seeking sponsors for a possible Remembrance Day showing of the show on any of the CTV/A Channel network channels. CTV still has copies of the show pre-approved and can air at a moment's notice. We have currently been soft-selling sponsorship but will go public for the last week if this produces more interest.


Donald Brasseur in WW2!

I you are a member of a group willing to help sponsor a second showing of the show, you can contact us by phone at 4166170892 or you can email me for more information at: jlmenses@morevision.ca



CTV Studios In Toronto


MORE VISION: FOR ALL YOUR ADVERTISING NEEDS!
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