Poster for How To Be A PJ, directed by Ralph Lucchese, AFIN 2019

Documentary Short

How To Be A PJ

Directed by Ralph Lucchese

AFIN 2019 Semi-Finalist

  • 2019
  • 15m
  • USA
  • English
  • Military
  • Documentary
Student Film
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Synopsis

A program designed to prepare the minds and bodies of prospective trainees and instill the virtues necessary to get selected, Air Force Pararescueman Brian Silva brings his passed experiences and knowledge of Pararescue and takes us through a two day training program.

What makes this one special

  • A student film

Director's Biography

Ralph Lucchese, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Ralph Lucchese Director

Ralph Joseph Lucchese III was born in Staten Island, New York, to Ralph and Teresa Lucchese. He was raised in the small town of Brodheadsville PA. He joined the United States Air Force in December 2011, but his military career was cut short due to a car accident that unfortunately costed him his right ankle in July 2014. He served four and a half years and on April 2016, he received an honorable discharge for his time in service. After being discharged, Ralph moved to Hollywood to pursue directing and enrolled at The Los Angeles Film School. Over the past couple of years, Ralph has directed and produced multiple short films, music videos, and documentaries. He has had his hands in multiple projects and continues his filmmaker career as a director and producer in the film industry. His graduation date is year end of 2019, but he continues to direct and produce outside of the school curriculum, which opens up future opportunities.

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Placings

Recognised in these categories at AFIN 2019, as announced that season.

  • Best Student Film Semi-Finalist
  • Best Documentary Short Subject Semi-Finalist

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