Request for Support: Preserving the Legacy of Achilleas Poul

Introduction:

My grandfather, Achilleas Poulos, was a famous Greek musician born in 1893. His music captures the rich history and emotional depth of his experiences, including the tragic events that befell our family during the Greek Genocide. To preserve and honor his legacy, I am seeking support for a project to create a comprehensive historical video and book about his life and music.

Goals:

• Purchase his entire collection of music:
  
  • Acquire all available albums and recordings of Achilleas Poulos.
  • Digitize and preserve these recordings for future generations.
• Translate and interpret each song:
  
  • Have each song written out and translated into four languages: English, Greek, Turkish, and Armenian.
  • Include detailed interpretations and historical context for each song.
• Conduct interviews:
  
  • Travel to four significant locations on the East Coast to interview surviving relatives and individuals who knew Achilleas Poulos.
  • Document these interviews to capture firsthand accounts and memories.
• Translate and research personal items:
  
  • Have Achilleas Poulos's two diaries translated into English, Greek, Turkish, and Armenian.
  • Research and document the contacts in his phone book and other personal items.
• Legal assistance:
  
  • Retain entertainment lawyers to help secure music rights and address unauthorized use of his music.
  • Ensure proper recognition and compensation for his family.
• High-end film production equipment:
  
  • Acquire professional equipment to produce a high-quality documentary film.
  • Film the process of discovery and documentation.
• Historical research and travel:
  
  • Obtain historical photos and films that support his story and life.
  • Travel to significant locations in the USA, Turkey, Greece, and France to conduct research and gather material for the documentary and book.
• Final destination:
  
  • Visit Turkey and Greece to connect with his roots and gather additional information and materials for the project.
• Forensic DNA and genealogy research:
  
  • Use forensic DNA analysis and subscribe to genealogy websites such as Ancestry.com to uncover more about Achilleas Poulos's lineage.
• IMDbPro subscriptions:
  
  • Subscribe to IMDbPro for professional access and accessing industry resources.

Challenges:

• Access to albums: Collectors are making it difficult to obtain his albums, and much of the history is deeply buried.
• Historical accuracy: Many resources and historical data previously found online are no longer accessible, requiring extensive research and detective work.
• Interviewing key individuals: Time is of the essence to interview those who knew him, as many are elderly.

Conclusion:

This project aims to preserve and celebrate the life and music of Achilleas Poulos, ensuring that future generations can understand and appreciate his contributions. With your support, we can overcome these challenges and create a lasting tribute to his legacy.

Does this align with your vision? If you need any more adjustments or additions, feel free to let me know! 😊

Heritage Advocate

• Contribution: $10,000+
• Benefits:
  
  • Prominent logo placement on the website with a link to the sponsor's website.
  • Opportunity to be listed in the documentary and book.
  • VIP access to project events and premieres.
  • Personalized thank-you plaque and recognition in the book.
  • Access to behind-the-scenes content and updates.
  • Certificate stamped with Achilleas Poulos's personal unique stamp.
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• Contribution: $5,000 - $9,999
• Benefits:
  
  • Prominent logo placement on the website with a link to the sponsor's website.
  • Opportunity to be listed in the documentary and book.
  • VIP access to project events and premieres.
  • Personalized thank-you certificate and recognition in the book.
  • Access to behind-the-scenes content and updates.
  • Certificate stamped with Achilleas Poulos's personal unique stamp.
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• Contribution: $2,500 - $4,999
• Benefits:
  
  • Prominent logo placement on the website with a link to the sponsor's website.
  • Opportunity to be listed in the documentary and book.
  • Invitations to project events and premieres.
  • Personalized thank-you certificate and recognition in the book.
  • Access to behind-the-scenes content and updates.
  • Certificate stamped with Achilleas Poulos's personal unique stamp.
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• Contribution: $1,000 - $2,499
• Benefits:
  
  • Name listed on the website.
  • Opportunity to be listed in the book.
  • Invitations to project events and premieres.
  • Personalized thank-you certificate.
  • Access to behind-the-scenes content and updates.
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• Contribution: Up to $999
• Benefits:
  
  • Name listed on the website.
  • Invitations to project events and premieres.
  • Access to behind-the-scenes content and updates.
  • Personalized thank-you letter.
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• Sponsorships over $500 will be invoiced for banner advertising and billed for advertising.
• We prefer checks written out to 'PostcardTravelers', my company producing the project.