Dear Friends of The Red Tail,

We haven?t flown away! As many of you know, there have been many changes in the situation at Northwest Airlines and its workers over the past few months. Our production team has been quietly working behind the scenes. My life path has taken some twists and turns this year that have caused me some changes . . . but I am excited to announce an aggressive production timeline that will have The Red Tail completed in August of 2007!


WHAT?S NEW?

The Red Tail has grown and evolved. Over the past few months the situation for Northwest Airlines? workers (mechanics, flight attendants, and pilots) has changed significantly, however the story remains the same. This film is as important today as it has ever been. In January, we will introduce you to the film?s narrator, a woman whose personal connection to this story will put a personal face on this global story.


PARTNERS INVITED . . . THAT MEANS YOU!

The most powerful projects are collaborative. To keep The Red Tail true to its intent to give a voice to working class America your partnership is needed. I welcome your advice and input. YOU are critical to making sure this story gets told.

Here?s The Red Tail wish list:

? To identify a spokesperson, a highly visible person willing to join in promoting our film and the struggles of working class America.

? To raise $25,000 by December 31, 2006

? To raise another $100,000 by February 28, 2007

? To continue to generate a high volume of traffic to www.redtailmovie.com

? To stay on schedule with our pre-production and shooting timeline.


HOW CAN YOU HELP?

? Forward this email on to your entire email address book! Inform your personal and professional community about this project and encourage them to sign up for our email distribution list.
? Give! Please make a year-end $ gift to this project and invite others to do the same! Give $10 a month for the next year or $500 NOW. Donations of any amount are critical to getting this film made.
? Email me with any other ideas, suggestions of people to talk to about The Red Tail.
? Host a gathering in your home or place of business or community organization so we can bring The Red Tail alive for others .
? Post a Red Tail banner ad on YOUR website.


WHAT?S IN IT FOR YOU?

? Help shine a spotlight on the reality of millions of people who work full time, yet can?t afford to have both health care and groceries paid for each month.
? Know that YOU can make a difference. One person. One voice at a time.
? Receive a tax deduction for your financial contribution.

Watch for monthly communication that will include YOUR input and advice.

Thank you for your ongoing support of The Red Tail! I am honored to be able to tell this powerful story. We have momentum . . . please help us keep it going! This is a project I can not do alone . . . thank you and Happy Holidays.

Respectfully,
Dawn Mikkelson
Director
The Red Tail
www.redtailmovie.com
dawn@emergencepictures.com