
UNATTAINABLE...
THE FIRST RESPONDER
...STRIVES FOR PERFECTION
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A Promenade Productions, LLC and The COPO Organization Production. Directed by Rajan Gangahar. Written by Ron Basci. From a story by Farooq Muhammad, Ahmad Ali Razvi and Ron Basci. Lukasz Pruchnik, Director of Photography. Starring: Christopher Thompson, Rebecca Lovett, Aaron Sha’d Young, Samantha Merrick, Ransel Sangster, Gus Weinstein, Alex Eckstorm, Tara Maldonado, Arshad Bacha and Maria Marrakchi. Executive Producer: Ron Basci Producer: Mohammad Razvi
I can be a lonely place
A quiet shell of no regard
Within erupt the swirls of fear
Past failure Future dread
THE WHY
Hundreds of thousands of professionals as well as everyday people suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) yet only a small percentage of those with symptoms ever seek assistance. We have created this fictional dramatic short film to remind all that families and loved ones suffer too and to demonstrate that there is no shame in accepting assistance. Many who have served in the armed forces, in the medical professions, in law enforcement, firefighters, EMTS, or anyone who has experienced a sudden life changing event will learn that there is hope and help. It is our firm belief that this film will be for many a shining light on the path to the future.
THE STORY
The film follows the story of Sam, a heroic EMT veteran beset by inner turmoil. Sam exhibits symptoms of PTSD as it starts to affect his household, employment and his mental state. Haunted by an incident involving a young child, Sam's deepening depression manifests in his drinking, anti-social behavior, irritability with co-workers and the growing distance from his wife. Machismo prevents him from acting on his condition until a directive from his boss sends an unwilling Sam to a therapy session. Sam's courage in finally facing his inner fears illustrates the possibility of a new and more positive future.
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Credits
Our Selfless and Outstanding Lead Players
Sam Christopher Thompson
Sandy Rebecca Lovett
Jay Aaron Sha'd Young
Shelly Bershad Samantha Merrick
Dave Gus Weinstein
Charlie Ransel Sangster
Jumper Alex Eckstorm
Mother Tara Maldonado
Baby Rory Maria Marrakchi
Our Incredible Supporting Cast Members
Doctor Arshad Bacha
Addict Shahzaib Hussain
Addict's Friend Tolan Aman
Ambulance EMT Alberto Sala
EMT Joey Stephan Savoury
Office EMT Kareem Edwards
Men on Pier AJ Mac
Laszlo Cserfalvi
Luis Melendez
Dispatcher (OS) Jory Guttsman
Girl on Pier (OS) Kexin He
This movie is a production of Promenade Productions, LLC
in cooperation with the Council of Peoples Organization, Inc.
THE FIRST RESPONDER
Directed By Rajan Gangahar
Produced By Mohammad Razvi
Executive Producer and Written By Ron Basci
Story By Farooq Muhammad
Ahmad Ali Razvi
Ron Basci
OUR INNOVATIVELY INDUSTRIOUS PRODUCTION TEAM
Director of Photography Lukasz Pruchnik
Cinematographer Eliana Alvarez Martinez
Assistant Director M. Shahzaib Hussain
Assistant Camera Stacy Mize
Audio Ryan Collins
Craig Slon
Gaffer Alberto Sala
Danielo Napolitano
Key Grip Tolan Aman
Production Assistants Kareem Edwards
Stephan Savoury
Casting Director Rick Levine
Graphic Design Aaron Morishita
Editors Mauricio Soto
Nilay Dave
Make up, Wardrobe, AJ Mac
Hair Styling, Mensch
and
Paul Sladkus
Music Composition and Performance
Dolly Moon LCSW, BCD
Consultant
Edward C. Kramer
Legal Counsel
WITH APPRECIATION
Sunil Ali Austin Tang Ernie Lendler
Al Attara Lenny Goldstein Narjis Razvi
Anthony Goins Habiba Ali DeShawn Duncan
Arbab Batool Zanali Razvi Aasma Mehdi
Blaine Chou Hamza Zougagh Michael S. Druckmiller
Bob Basci Anu & Ankul Gangahar Nilu Amin
Pat & Roy Basci Gina Liandros Milestone Broadcast
Lorraine & Anthony Cerrano Michael G. Smith Jory Guttsman
Anas Marrackchi Sophia Ed-Dahni Kara Fury-Lessen The Razi School Pepe LeRana BRAVO Volunteer Ambulance

SCREENINGS
The First Responder is appearing at festivals this year.
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The FlickFair on demand Film Festival is streaming
The First Responder throughout this February, 2022.
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Brightside Film Festival,
Jersey City, New Jersey
Winner: Best Drama Short May, 2021
Nominations: Best Actor, Ensemble Cast, Cinematography
Long Island East Film Festival - Virtual
Winner: 2020 Best Drama Short
Host A Screening
We believe that this short narrative film can make a positive difference in the lives of first responders and their families. Should you wish to schedule a screening for your organization,
you may contact us at the address below.

CONTACT
Press & Public Relations
Production
Festivals
Eloquently and Sensitively Explores the Challenging Lives of First Responders
- Rev. Paul Sladkus, Founder, Good News Planet TV
An Empathetic and Realistic portrayal of mental illness with a Unique Perspective and a challenge to stigma.
- Sharon Gissy, Founder and Director, Mental Filmness
A Riveting Tale of PTSD in an EMS Worker.
- Reena Rathore, India-West