Redeployment

Becca Cox

ThisisBeccaCox@Gmail.com

Cell: 480-813-1248

Silent Z Media

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 Silent Z Media
Founded in 2017 by university students Becca Cox and Rachel Lowry, Silent Z Media
focuses on a wide range of media forms, from film to written word. Throughout all these
different forms of media, they put an emphasis on what stories are being told and how we are
doing so. Silent Z Media strives to tell impactful and diverse stories by representing those who
may find themselves lost in current trends, while still maintaining what it is that draws people to
those trends. They want to work within popular genres, narratives and other forms of media to
accomplish this goal, not against them. They love popular media, from blockbuster films to
bestselling books and everything in between, and want to see them evolve into something that
even more people can enjoy and recognize themselves in. It is not about big radical changes, but
about small shifts in how narratives, characters, and plots are crafted, be those written or what
we see on screen. Alongside this they want to continue to look critically at these current trends to
gain a deeper understanding of where we are in the world of media today and what can be done
to accomplish their goals and put our mark upon the world of media. Although they are just
getting started, they are excited for the future and the amazing stories that will come of it. Their
current projects in development include a parody web series as well as two short stories that we
hope to continue moving forward with.
Becca Cox
Hailing from Phoenix Arizona, Becca Cox has been making films from the moment she
was given her first camera. At first, it started as a fun way to pass time with friends but over the
years it evolved into a love of all forms of popular media and a desire to make films, books and
other media to inspire others, just as she has been. This led her to peruse concurrent degrees in
both Filmmaking Practices and English Studies at Arizona State University which she will
complete in May 2018. She is working to expand her skillset in many areas of filmmaking as
well as in her English studies so that she can take on any challenge that is thrown her way and
come out of school with a well-rounded knowledge in both of areas. During her studies, she has
developed a passion for working with stories in their development phase, helping to make them
stronger. She hopes to continue to help others see their ideas through from start to finish and to
make the world of media a bigger place, all while maintaining the fun and excitement that drew
her in.

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 “Redeployment” by Phil Klay tells the story of Sergeant Price, a Marine returning from
deployment in the Iraq War. Many things stand out to him as he makes his way home,
‘Operation Scooby’ where the men began to shoot dogs because they were drinking blood from
dead bodies and the fact that killing, be it dogs or people, had become so commonplace that he
didn’t even think about it at the time. Yet, now that he has time to reflect, these moments are
starting to surface. The story progresses between antidotes about what happened during the war
and what Price is going back to at home, which is are in stark contrast to one another. He thinks
about his old, happy, lab, Vicar, that he and his wife, Cheryl adopted a few years before his
deployment in comparison to the dogs that he killed in Iraq. He thinks about the destruction he
saw, people left to rot in cages, pictures of families as the country fell apart and the spot where
some of his comrades died while also thinking about being back with Cheryl.
When he finally arrives home, the moment is almost surreal. The gun that he has had
constantly with him for months is taken, and he is told to go back to his old life, with minimal
support. He puts on his best front when he sees Cheryl, but things are different, there is an
unseen tension, even though everything at home is seemingly the same. When he walks into his
house he sees that Vicar has gotten sick since he has been gone and is having trouble doing
almost anything, although he is still a happy, carefree dog. Price struggles to adjust, and many of
his fellow soldiers are faring even worse. All of them are leaning on each other for support,
although it seems to not be working. He trudges through his responsibilities each day, going to
mandatory appointments and passing off his alcoholic friends between one another. Then he goes
home to sit on the couch watching recorded baseball with Vicar laying in his lap and sneaking
the old dog treats. The same unresolved tension continues to bode over him.
The contrast between the delicate and clean nature of life in the United States versus the
chaos and death during in Iraq comes to a head during a shopping trip with Cheryl. Price can’t
stop seeing enemies around every corner, and wondering if he will ever be able to go back to a
normal state of being, instead of being hyper vigilant all the time. He even ponders going back to
the warzone. Finally, they return home to find that Vicar has thrown up again, and finally the
tension splits, he confronts Cheryl about it being time to put the dog down and she seems to have
known the entire time. Price insists on doing it himself. He loads up Vicar and takes him to a
beautiful spot next to a creek and executes him just as he had been trained to do, just as he did to
the dogs in Iraq. After he just stands there, forgetting what he had planned to do after.

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 Director – Kathryn Bigelow

Kathryn Bigelow is an American director, producer and writer best known for her work on The
Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty, both of which she directed as well as produced. Born in San
Carlos, California in 1951 Bigelow always had an interest in the arts. She attended both the San
Francisco Art Institute and the Whitney Museum of American Art before attending the flm
graduate program at Columbia University and studying film through theory and critical response.
She has directed a wide variety of films from crime film Point Break to the sci-fi thriller Strange
Days. She was the first and, as of 2017, only women to receive the Academy Award for Best
Directing, the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing, the BAFTA Award
for Best Direction and the Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Direction.

Kathryn brings a wide range of experience in both directing and producing films, but in
particular in the area of modern war films. Her two war films, The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark
Thirty were both critical and financial successes, with her directing of the sensitive topics
addressed in each highly praised. Her experience in dealing will these sensitive topics is ideal
for a story such as Redeployment, which toes a fine line on similar topics as a narrative. Her
expertise will help to guide the film down this line and one step closer to success. Alongside this,
she knows how to direct these types of film for a wide audience, without losing their deep
themes, even when they are hard to swallow. Her skills at directing have led to incredibly
impactful and wonderfully beautiful films, and will lead Redeployment down the same path.
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 Sergeant Price
John Boyega
Starting his Career in England’s National Theater,
he was chosen as one of the UK’s Stars of
tomorrow in 2011. In 2014 he received the role of
Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Chris Evans
Best known for his role as Captain America,
Evans began his career in 2000 in television but
quickly moved to the big screen. He has been in a
variety of other films both big and small such as
Gifted and Snowpiercer.
Adam Driver
A former Marine turned Actor, he graduated
from The Juilliard School with a BA in Drama.
He is best known for portraying Kylo Ren in
Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Rami Malek
An LA native of Egyptian decent, his feature film
debut was as the Pharaoh Ahkmenrah in Night at
the Museum. His critical success came more
recently, with his role as Elliot in USA’s Mr.
Robot.
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 Cheryl Price
Aubrey Plaza
Best known for her role on the NBC Sitcom Parks
and Recreation and her comedic style, Plaza began
her career as an intern, doing improve and comedy
sketches on the side. She broke onto the big screen
in films such as Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and
Safety Not Guaranteed.
Anna Kendrick
Beginning her career in theater, Kendrick was
nominated for a Tony Award at the age of 13. She
moved into the world of film in 2003, finding
success in films such as Twilight and Up in the
Air. Her fame reached new heights with her
portrayal of Beca in Pitch Perfect.
Felicia Day
After graduating with degrees in both
Mathematics and Music performance, Day set
her sights on an acting career in LA. Now, she is
known for her work in both television and on
the web. She has starred in projects such as
Supernatural and Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along as
well as multiple films.
Margot Robbie
Born in Queensland, Australia, Margot Robbie
moved to Hollywood in 2011. She found early
success in films such as The Wolf of Wall Street.
She has since starred in a number of films such as
Focus, The Legend of Tarzan and Suicide Squad.
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Financial Forecast
War Films Genre:
Dunkirk (2017)
 Production Budget: $100 Million
 Total Lifetime Gross (as of Sept. 12th 2017): $493,450,867
o Domestic: $183,450,867
o Foreign: $310,000,000

Fury (2014)
 Production Budget: $68 Million
 Total Lifetime Gross: $211,817,906
o Domestic: $85,817,906
o Foreign: $126,000,000

Similar Films – Iraq/Afghanistan War

American Sniper (2014)
 Production Budget: $58.8 Million
 Total Lifetime Gross: $547,426,372
o Domestic: $350,126,372
o Foreign: $197,300,000

Zero Dark Thirty (2012)

 Production Budget: $40 Million
 Total Lifetime Gross: $132,820,716
o Domestic: $95,720,716
o Foreign: $37,100,000

The Hurt Locker (2009)

 Production Budget: $15 Million
 Total Lifetime Gross: $49, 230,772
o Domestic: $17,017,811
o Foreign: $32,212,961

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 Redeployment’s haunting themes and close to home story make it a one of a
kind film. It shows the reality of war that we talk about as a society, but rarely
address the true impact of, especially on those coming home. However, what sets it
apart is how it accomplishes this. The impacts of war are laid out in such a way
that your average audience member can understand. You do not have to have been
on the battlefield to fully grasp the impact that the war has had on Sergeant Price.
You only have to understand the dynamic between man and dog, husband and
wife, to see how twisted they have become as a result of war. It gives you a
glimpse into Sergeant Price’s mind as a whole and connects the audience on a
more fundamental level to let them into a bigger picture. It does not sugar coat the
consequences of war, and that is what makes the film so impactful. There is no
happy ending, no resolution to Sergeant Price’s problems and that is just the way it
is, both in the film and in real life. That is what makes this story resonate with
people and creates its true impact. That is what makes it a story that needs to be
told.
Alongside this, similar films continue to be both critical and financial
successes, showing that these types of films continue to resonate with audiences
today. Many go on to win academy awards and to pull in millions upon millions at
the Box office. This demonstrations that there is a strong market for war films, but
in particular, thoughtful ones that tell more truthful narratives about the realities of
war, such as Dunkirk and American Sniper. Redeployment fits right in among these
films, while still differentiating itself from what has come before. When done
right, Redeployment will connect with audiences in a similar way, and bring to life
a truly remarkable story.