Vets on Set: Behind the Scenes of 'The Aviators' Short Film
Xfinity's short film 'The Aviators', directed by Oscar-winner Kathryn Bigelow, brings together four Vietnam-era military pilots in their 70s for a unique reunion. The film, part of Xfinity's newest advertising campaign, features Jim Lloyd, Jack Gillett, Bill Moir, and Elester Latham as they reconnect and share stories around a poker table.
Three of the veterans served in the same Navy squadron during the Vietnam War, while Latham, a retired Air Force pilot, also served as a Marine. The project not only showcases their camaraderie but also pays tribute to a generation of aviators who shaped history. Academy Award winners Hans Zimmer, Greig Fraser, and Paul N.J. Ottoson also collaborated on the film, adding to its prestige.
Il cortometraggio di Xfinity 'The Aviators', diretto dalla vincitrice dell'Oscar Kathryn Bigelow, riunisce quattro piloti militari del Vietnam settantenni per un incontro davvero speciale. Il film, parte della nuova campagna pubblicitaria di Xfinity, vede protagonisti Jim Lloyd, Jack Gillett, Bill Moir ed Elester Latham mentre si ricollegano e condividono storie attorno a un tavolo da poker.
Tre dei veterani hanno prestato servizio nella stessa squadriglia della Marina durante la Guerra del Vietnam, mentre Latham, un pilota in pensione dell'Air Force, ha anche servito come Marines. Il progetto non solo mette in evidenza la loro amicizia, ma rende anche omaggio a una generazione di aviatori che ha plasmato la storia. I vincitori di premi Oscar Hans Zimmer, Greig Fraser e Paul N.J. Ottoson hanno contribuito al film, arricchendone il prestigio.
El cortometraje de Xfinity 'The Aviators', dirigido por la ganadora del Oscar Kathryn Bigelow, reúne a cuatro pilotos militares de la era de Vietnam en sus setentas para una reunión única. El filme, parte de la nueva campaña publicitaria de Xfinity, presenta a Jim Lloyd, Jack Gillett, Bill Moir y Elester Latham mientras se reconectan y comparten historias alrededor de una mesa de póker.
Tres de los veteranos sirvieron en el mismo escuadrón de la Marina durante la Guerra de Vietnam, mientras que Latham, un piloto retirado de la Fuerza Aérea, también sirvió como Marine. El proyecto no solo destaca su camaradería, sino que también rinde homenaje a una generación de aviadores que moldeó la historia. Los ganadores del Oscar Hans Zimmer, Greig Fraser y Paul N.J. Ottoson también colaboraron en el filme, añadiendo prestigio.
Xfinity의 단편 영화 'The Aviators'는 오스카 수상자인 캐서린 비글로우 감독이 연출하며 베트남 전쟁 시대의 70대 군사 파일럿 4명을 독특한 재회의 장에 초대합니다. 이 영화는 Xfinity의 최신 광고 캠페인 일환으로, Jim Lloyd, Jack Gillett, Bill Moir, Elester Latham가 포커 테이블에서 다시 연결하고 이야기하는 장면을 담고 있습니다.
세 명의 참전용사는 베트남 전쟁 동안 같은 해군 비행대에서 복무했으며, Latham은 은퇴한 공군 파일럿이자 해병대의 일원이기도 했습니다. 이 프로젝트는 그들의 우정을 선보일 뿐만 아니라 역사를 형성한 비행기 조종사 세대에 경의를 표합니다. 아카데미 상 수상자인 한스 짐머, 그레그 프레이저, 폴 N.J. 오토슨도 이 영화에 참여하여 그 품격을 더했습니다.
Le court métrage 'The Aviators' de Xfinity, réalisé par la lauréate d'un Oscar Kathryn Bigelow, réunit quatre pilotes militaires de l'époque du Vietnam dans la soixantaine pour une réunion unique. Le film, qui fait partie de la nouvelle campagne publicitaire de Xfinity, met en scène Jim Lloyd, Jack Gillett, Bill Moir et Elester Latham alors qu'ils se reconnectent et partagent des histoires autour d'une table de poker.
Trois des vétérans ont servi dans le même escadron de la Marine pendant la Guerre du Vietnam, tandis que Latham, pilote à la retraite de l'Armée de l'air, a également servi comme Marine. Ce projet met non seulement en avant leur camaraderie, mais rend également hommage à une génération d'aviateurs qui a façonné l'histoire. Les lauréats des Oscars Hans Zimmer, Greig Fraser et Paul N.J. Ottoson ont également collaboré à ce film, renforçant ainsi son prestige.
Xfinitys Kurzfilm 'The Aviators', unter der Regie von Oscar-Gewinnerin Kathryn Bigelow, versammelt vier Militärpiloten aus der Vietnam-Ära in ihren 70ern zu einem besonderen Wiedersehen. Der Film, Teil von Xfinitys neuester Werbekampagne, zeigt Jim Lloyd, Jack Gillett, Bill Moir und Elester Latham dabei, wie sie sich wieder treffen und Geschichten rund um einen Pokertisch austauschen.
Drei der Veteranen dienten während des Vietnamkriegs im selben Marinegeschwader, während Latham, ein pensionierter Luftwaffenpilot, auch als Marine diente. Das Projekt hebt nicht nur ihre Kameradschaft hervor, sondern zollt auch einer Generation von Aviatoren Tribut, die Geschichte geprägt hat. Die Oscar-Gewinner Hans Zimmer, Greig Fraser und Paul N.J. Ottoson haben ebenfalls an dem Film mitgearbeitet, was seine Bedeutung weiter erhöht.
- Collaboration with high-profile Oscar-winning talent may enhance the campaign's visibility and appeal
- The use of real veterans adds authenticity to the advertising campaign, potentially increasing audience engagement
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2024 / Something extraordinary happened on the bustling set of "The Aviators," a short film by Xfinity and directed by Oscar-winner Kathryn Bigelow. Amidst the cameras, crew, and equipment sat four men in their 70s, swapping stories of a bygone era. Jim Lloyd, Jack Gillett, Bill Moir, and Elester Latham, Vietnam-era military pilots, had reunited not just as the cast of "The Aviators" but as the living embodiment of a generation who pioneered military aviation.
Bigelow and fellow Academy Award winners Hans Zimmer, Greig Fraser, and Paul N.J. Ottoson collaborated on the film as part of Xfinity's newest advertising campaign.
In the scene, the camera captures the essence of their reunion as the men gather around a poker table. Their camaraderie is undeniable. This wasn't acting for them; they were transported back to their youth, reconnecting to the bonds forged amidst the clouds and the dangers of combat.
As the scene unfolds, it becomes evident that these connections are unbound by time or distance. Lloyd, Gillette, and Moir shared more than just screen time; they served in the same Navy squadron during the Vietnam War, their lives forever intertwined by duty and friendship. Lloyd coaxed his comrades into joining the film, knowing it would offer them a chance to bring authenticity to its story.
For Moir and Gillett, it wasn't the spotlight they sought but the opportunity to see their buddies again, to share laughter and memories. Latham, a retired Air Force pilot who also served in Vietnam as a Marine, brought a unique perspective to the set. As a professional performer on stage and screen, he not only helped guide his fellow veterans through the nuances of acting but also brought a depth of understanding to his character that only someone with his unique experiences could.
But beyond the script and the cameras, "The Aviators" is a tribute to a generation of heroes. These men were part of a pioneering era of aviators who shaped history with courage and determination. From the heights of space exploration to the trials of combat overseas, they embodied the spirit of adventure and sacrifice.
As the credits roll and the final scene fades, "The Aviators" leaves a lasting impression. It's more than just a film; it's a testament to the enduring bonds of friendship and the timeless valor of those who serve. And for Lloyd, Gillette, Moir, and Latham, it's a reminder that no matter how much time may pass, their generation's legacy will continue to inspire generations through the power of connectivity, ensuring that their stories and the lessons they teach are never forgotten.
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