Updates & Milestones
From the first interview to festival wins — follow the making of This Is Not A Draft.
June 9, 2026
This Is Not A Draft Heads to the Big City!
Screening at The North Film Festival – New York City as an Official Selection. Producers Club Theaters, June 11, 2026.
February 2, 2026
Chandler International Film Festival — Best Documentary Feature Film!
We are incredibly honored to share that This Is Not A Draft has won Best Feature Documentary at the Chandler International Film Festival.
November 23, 2025
🍂 Thanksgiving Update
Reflecting on a year of growth, gratitude, and moments that reminded me why I started This Is Not A Draft in the first place.
November 3, 2025
We're Headed to Italia!
This Is Not A Draft has been officially selected to screen at the Florence International Film Festival in Florence, Italy.
April 30, 2025
And That's A Wrap
Our first interviewee was also our last — we started and finished with Shawn Banzhaf. Principal photography is complete.
September 30, 2024
Ready to Launch
We are in full-on production mode and have launched our crowdfunding campaign. Filming in Arizona and San Diego this fall.
May 28, 2019
This Is Not A Draft — Where It All Began
It all began with an idea. I was interviewing a Veteran for my podcast and realized I wanted to bring the story to a larger audience.