Katalina FilmWorks, based in Dana Point, California, was founded by Kathleen Torchia Travers and Calvin Ligh. The two principals came together to produce their first film, “All Were Forgotten… And Then Came John” starting in 2014. While in production, the two began to see the disconnect between everyday civilians and the veterans. Younger generations of Americans have less understanding of what these brave men and women have done. In order, to provide them the kind of freedom they take for granted. Kathleen and Calvin saw that the power of film and media can change this trend by presenting the veteran’s stories in bold, honest, and entertaining ways.

When these two met in 2013, they developed a mutual respect for one another’s talents and experiences. That mutual respect converged when they agreed to make the documentary of her husband, John M Travers, a highly decorated Med-evac chopper pilot in the Vietnam War. With Kathleen’s creative production experience and Calvin’s eye for design, it was a natural, colaborative partnership, Katalina FilmWorks.

Katalina FilmWorks is a non-profit/501c(3) film production company dedicated to honoring our veterans and the military. Katalina FilmWorks uses creative media to help keep their sacrifices and heroism in front of the nations citizens they serve.

Veterans’ stories are told through the art of Documentary, Feature Films, and Broadcast Media. Katalina FilmWorks also provides hands-on production support for Veterans’ groups such as the VFW, the VVA, the American Legion, and more. Katalina FilmWorks uses Media Production Services, Design Services and Volunteer Participation to help those organizations which support the brave service men and women of America’s Armed Forces.

At Katalina FilmWorks, WE SERVE VETERANS! Since “The Greatest Generation” set this country on a path to glory and decency, the offspring of that generation, led by misguided celebrities, initiated a downward spiral. That destroyed and continues to destroy America and those who serve her. There is no excuse for the way the Vietnam Veterans were treated. Shunned and vilified those poor Veterans spent their entire adult lives feeling unloved and unappreciated. Except for the love and camaraderie of their fellow soldiers. And…they’re dying in record numbers! The American citizens, who fostered that treatment, should be very ashamed.

Katalina FilmWorks has done and will continue to do for Vietnam Veterans whatever it takes to change that downward spiral. To date, KFW’s first documentary, “All Were Forgotten…And Then Came John!”, has premiered on both the East and West Coasts, and will soon be available for distribution.

Furthermore, a television series, “Warriors, One by One”, is in the works, along with a feature film, to be announced. “Warriors, One by One” will focus on one American soldier per episode. Each soldier will have a chance to tell his/her story and, through telling that story, might find some peace in sharing those memories. Along with another documentary is in development and the feature film is in the concept and screenplay phase.

As a result of you visiting this site, it is evident that you share our feelings of support and gratitude for America’s Veterans. Please feel free to join Katalina FilmWorks in participating at Veterans Events in your local area as volunteers. To find out where we will be lending a hand, go to the Events page.

Your participation is welcome and most valuable to us at Katalina FilmWorks. You may also help through generosity and tax-deductible financial contributions to Katalina FilmWorks, which will be used to help Veterans and Veterans’ causes. (Katalina FilmWorks non-profit number, for your records, is: 81-5037547.)

Thank you for your interest and support!