Hammond
Communications Group declares Kentucky Horse Park film progress
Kentucky
Horse Park Foundation member Mary Wathen has been hard at work
these past few months with her fundraising efforts for the new
film In All Its Glory. Hammond Communications Group, Inc. is pleased
to announce that Fifth Third Bank has come on board as the Theatre
Sponsor. Other contributors include W.T. Young, the Alex G. Campbell,
Jr. Foundation, Kentucky Thoroughbred Association (KTA), and Keeneland.
Hammond
won a bid to produce the new film for the park, which is scheduled
for debut in late 2003. In All Its Glory will replace the classic,
but aging production Thou Shalt Fly Without Wings, the park's
current film, which has been shown for over twenty-five years.
The Kentucky Horse Park's importance to our industry and our region
is well known. The film may influence over 800,000 park visitors
and future industry participants each year. It is an exciting
venture for Hammond to complete production on this showcase piece.
In
the next few weeks, Hammond will be looking for a local foaling
scene to shoot and is relying on the cooperation of some of the
area Thoroughbred farms. The crew will also be out and about at
many local and national events over the next several months finalizing
filming of different equine disciplines such as Eventing, Dressage,
Show Jumping, Reining, Racing and Driving.
Hammond
Communications Group is a full service multimedia production company
with offices in Lexington and Cincinnati. Founded over twenty
years ago by sportscaster Tom Hammond and current President Ron
Mossotti, Hammond has its roots in equine video production. Its
list of clientele includes the NCAA, Keeneland, Fasig-Tipton,
Valvoline, Lexmark, and many other local and national organizations.
Mary
(Greely) Wathen stems from a long line of horsemen and understands
the importance of the equine tradition in the Bluegrass and across
the globe, as well as the impact that the park has on the local
community. She has been active on the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation
for several years and is a familiar face in Lexington's business
community. To discuss sponsorship opportunities for this exciting
project, please contact Mary at 859-254-1878.
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