Introduction

Fort Bliss is a 2014 American drama film directed and written by Claudia Myers, a military-based drama set on Fort Bliss.

The film stars Michelle Monaghan, Ron Livingston, Pablo Schreiber, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Dash Mihok.

Outline

After returning home from an extended tour in Afghanistan, a decorated US Army medic and single mother struggles to rebuild her relationship with her young son.

Cast

• Michelle Monaghan as Maggie Swann.
• Ron Livingston as Richard.
• Pablo Schreiber as Staff Sergeant Donovan.
• Emmanuelle Chriqui as Alma.
• Dash Mihok as Staff Sergeant Malcolm.
• Freddy Rodriguez as Captain Garver.
• Gbenga Akinnagbe as Sergeant Butcher.
• John Savage as Mike Swann.
• Manolo Cardona as Luis.
• Juan Gabriel Pareja as Javier.
• Drew Garrett as Specialist Cook.
• Jacob Browne as 1st Sergeant Jeff Killens.
• Fahim Fazli as Afghan Driver.
• Oakes Fegley as Paul Swann (son).

Production

Casting

In October 2011 Michelle Monaghan was added to the cast to play the lead character. On 05 April 2012 Ron Livingston signed on to star opposite Monaghan.

Filming

The filming of the drama Fort Bliss began in September 2012 in Los Angeles, filming later moved to Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.

Premiere

Fort Bliss premiered on 11 September 2014 at the DGA Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. The premiere was hosted by the organisation Veterans in Film and Television.

Trivia

• While preparing for her role, Michelle Monaghan job shadowed active duty Army medics.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s):
  • Claudia Myers.
• Producer(s):
  • Tevin Adelman … co-producer / line producer.
  • Philipp A. Barnett … line producer: additional crew (as Philipp Barnett).
  • Matt Chesse … executive producer.
  • Patrick Cunningham … producer.
  • Sig De Miguel … associate producer.
  • Cody Gallo … unit producer: Fort Bliss.
  • Michael J. Hardy … associate producer.
  • Fritz Manger … production executive.
  • Brendan McDonald … producer.
  • Claudia Myers … producer.
  • Max Osswald … production executive.
  • Michael Pedroni … associate producer.
  • Jethro Rothe-Kushel … producer.
  • Adam Silver … producer.
  • John Sullivan … producer.
  • Stephen Vincent … associate producer.
• Writer(s):
  • Claudia Myers … screenplay and writer.
• Music:
  • Asche & Spencer.
• Cinematography:
  • Adam Silver.
• Editor(s):
  • Matt Chesse.
  • Carsten Kurpanek.
• Production:
  • Yeniceri Produksiyon A.S.
  • National Picture Show Entertainment (as National Picture Show Co.).
• Distributor(s):
  • Phase 4 Films (2014) (USA) (theatrical).
  • Umbrella Entertainment (2013) (Australia) (theatrical).
  • Ace Entertainment Films (2014) (UK) (video).
  • California Filmes (2014) (Brazil) (all media).
  • Film & TV House (2015) (Non-US) (all media).
  • GEM Entertainment (2014) (Non-US) (all media).
  • Umbrella Entertainment (2013) (Australia) (DVD).
  • Umbrella Entertainment (2013) (Australia) (TV).
  • Umbrella Entertainment (2013) (Australia) (video).
  • WOWOW Cinema (2015) (Japan) (TV)
• Release Date: 29 April 2014 (Newport Beach International Film Festival, US).
• Running Time: 116 minutes.
• Rating: 15.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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