(COM)BAT (CAM)ERA
Short Films from the front lines through the lens of combat videographers and filmmakers
Thunder From Above - The story of Combat Cameraman/Vietnam Veteran Jay Morales
The story of Johnny Bivera, legendary Gulf/Afghan War combat cameraman.
William “Bill” Clevenger, an Army combat camera veteran from the 25th Infantry, was enjoying his retirement with his wife of nearly 50 years when a visit to his primary care physician at the VA changed everything. He was diagnosed with metastatic double lung cancer, with an ominous outlook.
Based on a true story, Robert adapted the story of Frank Capra and the first film he decided to make when he returned from the war. Robert originally made this as a USC short film and updated it a few years later.