Ladies and Gentlemen,

This letter is to update you on the development of the feature length documentary film project “Torn from the Flag” about the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and its international effects.

It is official! “Torn from the Flag” will be a part of the 2006 worldwide celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the historic Hungarian uprising. This celebration series will offer a wonderful opportunity for the Hungarian nation and culture to be recognized on all continents.

There were two very uplifting fundraising events held in Seattle, Washington in October due to the excellent organization of Honorary Consul Ilona Szablya, Dr. John Szablya, Drs. Hegyvary and the Hungarian American Seattle Association. Many generous people were in attendance and were able to donate towards “Torn from the Flag.” Donors included: John and Helen Szablya, Professor Sue Hegyvary, Dr. Csaba Hegyvary, Laszlo and Kinga Csepreghy, John and Lucy Fueresz, The Seattle-Pecs Sister City Association, Jozsef and Agatha Bezovics, Karl Pelkan, Kathryn Teter Mandity, Dr. George Marosan, Boglarka Marosan, Laszlo and Katherine Gortva, Agnes Forras, S. John McDonald, Zoltan and Maria Kramar, Steven Domonkos, James and Katalin Pearman, Derick and Nancy Pasternak.

But the Great Northwest is not the only region where the interest is truly pleasing. Perhaps due to our PR campaign in October, we received great responses from all over the world. Hungarian publications printed articles and American and Hungarian television stations interviewed the producer, Klaudia Kovacs.

We received a $100,000 (yes, that is one hundred thousand) dollar check! We were also given two $10,000 donations and many smaller ones. Additional donors were: The 56 Hungarian World Federation, Frederick and Magda Hefty, Dr. Ferenc Pavlics, John and Elizabeth Chato, Professor Bela Bognar, Dr. Miklos Toth, Elena Carretta, Andras Csurka, Laszlo and Linda Beres, Maria Tar, Frank Terenyi, Elza Horvath, Andrew Greskovics, Elizabeth Seem, John Rengstorff, Greenwich Solutions Inc., Tom Filep, Dr. Geza Simon, Maria Hollos, Agnes Orsor, Alexander and Margaret Orhalmi, Dr. and Mrs. George Petrovay, Tibor and Katalin Mayer, Michael Dady, Tamas Madarasz and six additional significant donors and investors who wish to remain anonymous.

Future fundraising events are being planned for Cleveland, New York, Phoenix, Boston, Los Angeles and Washington D.C.. We are also planning on visiting Florida and Northern California next year. Information will be sent out via email as plans are finalized.

You will also be glad to hear that the foundation was laid for future Canadian fundraising events by starting the process of securing the tax-exempt status for Canadian donors. Genie Award (Canadian Oscar) nominee and Jaszai Mari Award winner actress Georgina Hegedos will be performing at this fundraising series.

Honorary Consul Dr. Laszlo Bojtos recommended our project to be considered for the Hungarian Cultural Development Panel grant.

Credit card donations are now also possible. Please log onto www.klaudiainc.com, under the “PRODUCING” section of the website click on the “UPCOMING PROJECTS/ ELOKESZULETBEN” link. Within the body of the text you will see the “credit card donation form.” Click on the link and you will be able to download the donation form. Then fill it out and simply mail it to:

Klaudia Kovacs, Producer / Director
1626 North Wilcox Avenue #393
Hollywood, CA 90028
Attention: Torn from the Flag

Remember to withhold the receipt portion for your records.

Additional information has been uploaded on www.klaudiainc.com regarding the film. You can now download the proposal and the fundraising letter. Letters of interest and related newspaper articles are available anytime. They are marked with yellow letters within the body of the text. The International Documentary Association’s declaration of the approved tax-exempt status can be viewed as well.

A California Limited Liability Company named “Homage to 1956” was created to properly handle other financial possibilities.

Multi-award winning fine artist Gabor Koranyi (www.gaborkoranyi.com), created an original, limited edition, multiple color etching entitled “Torn from the Flag.” The 15” x 12” etching will soon be available for purchase. This limited edition will consist of only 150 prints and are available framed at a cost of $450.00 each, without a frame $300.00 each. The artist will generously donate 50% of the sales towards the production costs of the film. Orders are being taken now. Please reply by e-mail to reserve this wonderful fine art piece.

There are several things we still need:

• We are looking for an airline sponsor. If you have connections with someone within this industry, please let us know at your very earliest convenience.
• We need a long distance phone company sponsor.
• We are looking for a printer in the Los Angeles area who is willing to do our printing in exchange for advertising.
• We are also seeking volunteer office helpers with some computer knowledge who currently live in the Hollywood area.
• We welcome travel related in-kind donations, i.e. airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, etc.
• If you are willing to participate in the organization of the fundraising events in the cities mentioned above, please let us know.
• Food and wine suppliers who are able to donate for these fundraising events please contact us.
• We are looking for the following publications to borrow or receive as gifts: 1. Facts about Hungary - The Fight for Freedom, edited by Imre Kovacs (Waldon Press, 1958 & 1966), 2. Remember Hungary compiled by Francis Laping, edited by Hans Knight (Alpha Publications, Inc., 1958), 3. Summary of UN Actions and the Nagy Imre Case - Why the UN Failed to Act?, 4. The Forbidden Sky: Inside the Hungarian Revolution by Endre Marton (Boston and Toronto, 1971, Little, Brown and Company).

We are looking for additional Bulgarians, Greeks and North Koreans who were in Hungary in 1956 and fought alongside the Hungarians. We are also seeking Russians who fought on either side.

We would like to start shooting in the spring of 2004, so we urgently need to complete our budget. The deadline for making tax-deductible contributions for this year is December 31. Please consider contributing to this important historic film. If you know of any additional resources be sure to let us know. Please forward this e-mail to your friends and acquaintances who might also be interested in assisting “Torn from the Flag.” Thank you very much for your attention and generosity.

Last but not least, on behalf of the entire creative team of “Torn from the Flag” we wish you happy holidays, a merry Christmas and a joyous, peaceful and content New Year.

Best regards,

Klaudia Kovacs
Producer, Director, Writer
www.klaudiainc.com