Travel Far Productions

Our Mission

To bring diverse movies to your screen, for enjoyment, to all audiences. Not only do we believe in a diverse cast, we also believe in a diverse, controversial, edgy, and able to relate to, movie experience! 

"Indomitable" © 2016

We are in postproduction for our second film, "Indomitable." This film follows veterans Danielle Wilkes and Jonathan Sams, who after serving many years in the United States Army Special Forces, faces difficulty adjusting to civilian life. Danielle finds herself in the middle of an investigation regarding an international crime when her ex-lover is found dead.

"Captured" © 2014

See teaser here

The sky is the limit for Zoe, a beautiful and talented photographer, but her low self esteem and her need for financial support from men is holding her back from prosperity, happiness and true love. After the only man in her life, who cares about her, forces her to take a good look at herself and recognize her many good qualities, Zoe is left to do some soul searching.

Coming Again Soon

Kip Wilmot will facilitate a Family Fun with Art event on Saturday, April 23, 2016, from 2pm to 5pm, at Mason Mill Park, located at 1340 McConnell Drive Decatur, GA 30033. It will be a family fun day. There is a huge playground located outside of the building where the kids can play afterwards. We may even throw some food on the grill. Each adult will have a 11 x 14 canvas and each child will have a 8 x 10 canvas and all will be supplied with paint and brushes. You are welcome to bring any drink you like, as long as it's not an alcoholic beverage (It's kid friendly). We will also have someone there making juice and smoothies from scratch that will delete your thirst. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Art Work

Kip Wilmot will be bringing his bold creative artwork to each film! You can check some of his art work here. You can also like his facebook page at this link.

If you would like to hire Kip Wilmot to instruct a sip-n-paint or art class please email us at travelfarproductions@gmail.com

Music

If you're interested in submitting your music (must be original with your own beats, lyrics, and music), you can contact us by email at travelfarproductions@gmail.com or on our facebook page (link is the fourth "f" at bottom of this page).  

The Power Couple

Travel Far Productions, LLC, is a Veteran owned business, started in 2013 by Kip and Tessie Wilmot, a loving and ambitious couple! Tessie is a native of Gretna, Louisiana, and Kip is a native of Ocho Rios, Jamaica. They met each other while serving in the United States Navy, stationed overseas in Italy. Kip is an experienced and excellent artist, writer and director. Tessie is an actress, screen writer, and an ambitious filmmaker. Tessie enjoys being in front of the camera, as well as, behind the scenes! Kip enjoys a beer and a sketchbook! They are parents of four beautiful children! Two people who want the same thing out of life, and willing to collaborate on the journey!

About Donations

Indomitable © 2016 

Story by Kip & Tessie Wilmot (In Post-Production)

This film follows Danielle Wilkes, a veteran, who after serving 16 years in the United States Army Special Forces faces difficulty adjusting to civilian life. Danielle finds herself in the middle of an investigation regarding an international crime when her ex-lover is found dead. If you are interested in having your original music on the soundtrack please email  travelfarproductions@gmail.com

Captured © 2014

Story by Tessie Wilmot

This is our latest short film. This film, starring Lilian Brooks, LaKyle Thomas, Charles McIntosh and Jay Ward, explores self esteem and true love. The sky is the limit for Zoe, a beautiful and talented photographer, but her low self esteem and her need for financial support from men is holding her back from prosperity, happiness and true love. After the only man in her life, who cares about her, forces her to take a good look at herself and recognize her many good qualities, Zoe is left to do some soul searching.

Secured Tightly © 2013

Craftfully written by Tessie Wilmot, is a story about three separate couples and how outside forces can wreak havoc on a relationship.

Derrick (Jamey Clay-Brown) and Gabby (Tessie Wilmot) are a successful and accomplished interracial couple, determined to beat the odds despite many people’s objections to their union. But when an old flame returns in Gabby’s life, their confidence and commitment are tested. Breadwinner, Sean (Courtney Nichole), has her life turned upside down when she loses her job due to a customer’s discomfort with her sexual orientation. As she tries to get back on her feet, she must work hard to maintain the confidence her supportive girlfriend, Latoya (Meke Rae), has in her. Jason (Jason “Lumberjack” Johnson) is a US service-member and an             all-American country boy who falls head-over-heels for Emily, (Amber Erwin) a free-spirited young artist. But after a year long deployment overseas, a lot has changed and they quickly learn that getting back to where they were a year ago won’t be easy.

Click on here to purchase the DVD.

Fairwinds film festival

Fairwinds & following seas

The FairWinds Film Festival is dedicated to putting a spotlight on films produced, directed, written, edited, or the star and or supporting role played by a veteran. Our mission is to have more veterans and civilians working together and building relationships. 

2019 Award Winners: 
Best Feature Film: Army veteran, Tim Everett, "Bounty Hunter" 
Best Short Film: Navy veteran, Anita Collins, "Fate Has No Plans"

We greatly appreciate our sponsors of our annual film festival: Travel Far Productions, Art of Kip Wilmot, Expected End Entertainment, Words in Motion, Randall Lavern, and Leary Storyteller.

Awards (for Short and Feature): 
- Best Film Award trophy/plaque 
- The Best Film Award will also receive 10% of profits as a cash prize 
- 2nd place Best Film will win a one time free poster (your choice 
for a future film project) illustrated by Kip Wilmot 

FairWinds Film Festival is a platform where military veterans can showcase their creativity of film and storytelling to audiences around the country. We motivate veterans, military members, and civilians to work together, have a better understanding of diverse persons, motivate each other, learn from each other, and be able to network with multiple people throughout the industry. Film, storytelling, and acting is a few of the art channels where veterans can express creativity. Being able to express creativity and work with a diverse group of people helps veterans deal with social and mental issues they may be experiencing. It’s also a bridge for veterans and civilians to become closer. 

The FairWinds Film Festival presents an annual festival program: feature films and short films, film and TV previews, special screenings, industry events, networking sessions, discussion panels and other events. We plan to host events in a different location each year, being able to travel to multiple locations and give each city an opportunity for economic growth.

The founders of the film festival are a military married couple, who encourages veterans to pursue their dreams while living an adventure.

1st place winners: Receive Best Film Award and 10% of profits from festival 
2nd place winners: Receive a free illustration of a poster for a future film (by Kip Wilmot)

The festival welcomes all genres, including, but not limited to: 
Action, Adventure, Animation, Art, Biography, Classics, Comedy, Comedy Drama, Crime, Culture, Dance, Dark Comedy, Documentary, Family, Fantasy, Film Noir, Flash, Health, History, Horror, Human Rights, Independent, Kids, LGBTI, Medical, Melodrama, Mystery, Nature, News, Parody, Postmodern, Realism, Reality, Religion, Road Trip, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Satire, Science Fiction, Silent Movie, Social Issues, Spiritual, Surreal, Thriller, Transgender, Underground, Urban, War, Western.

Awards & Prizes

Awards (for Short and Feature): 
- Best Film Award trophy/plaque 
- The Best Film Award will also receive 10% of profits as a cash prize 
- 2nd place Best Film will win a one time free poster (your choice 
for a future film project) illustrated by Kip Wilmot 

Rules & Terms

Proof of U.S. Military Veteran status is MANDATORY with submission. Please email FairWindsVFF@gmail.com with proof of service (veteran ID, driver's license, etc). Please DO NOT email any sensitive information such as SSN. Without veteran status, your film will not be considered and there won't be any refunds. Also, funds will not be applied to a future submission. Veteran status MUST be for one of the names associated with the following roles of the film (must match credit given in film): 
Producer 
Director 
Writer 
Editor 
Star role 
Supporting Role

Terms and Conditions

1. All filmmakers submitting a film to the FairWinds Film Festival (hereafter known as ‘Veterans’, ‘We’, ‘Us’ and ‘Our’), accept and agree to comply with the following Terms and Conditions. The FWFF is open to any film where a veteran is on the production role and or a star or supporting role of the film, from across the world.

2. FWFF only accepts online registrations and submissions to be assessed. We accept films in any language… However, films not made in English must have English subtitles.

3. The person submitting a film to FWFF is ‘You’ or ‘Your’ and you agree that your film may be screened at FairWinds Film Festival if it is selected.

4. All submission fees are non refundable.

5. How to Submit 
- Complete and submit your online submission form 
- Pay relevant Submission fee 
- Films must be submitted via an online platform 
- Email Fairwindsvff@gmail.com with U. S. Military or Veteran status proof

6. Applicant must supply: 
-- Proof of Military Veteran status (DD214-with SSN blocked out, Veteran ID card, or 
driver's license with "veteran") 
– Production credits and contact details 
– Media pack for promotional use by FWFF 
– Film Poster (Optional) 
– A short trailer of the film 
-- A link to your film website (Optional)

7. All films will be accepted and assessed with the view to screening them at a FWFF event. All films included in the Official Selection will be screened at a venue.

8. Screenings are scheduled during the Festival at the discretion of FWFF. We undertake to make every effort to adhere to the published schedule program, however, FWFF reserves the right to alter this schedule and venue at any time for any reason. FWFF does not accept any liability for any costs claimed to arise as a result of a change in the scheduling.

9. Awards may be presented during the festival at the discretion of the organizers and the judges. All awards will be listed on our website.

10. By submitting a film, You grant us the right to screen Your film, copy and/or reproduce, modify, adapt and any part thereof, up to one (1) minute of the film submission. We may also use Your submission and any other promotional material/photo’s and/or information submitted by You to communicate it to the public in all media, including via our website and publicity materials, or to advertise and promote FWFF, events, its products and services, or all, and to showcase Your film.

11. You own the copyright to your film as its author and represent and warrant that You have (and will continue to have during the duration of FWFF and thereafter) all necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions we need to use Your film and You will provide evidence of such on our reasonable request.

12. We accept no responsibility for any damage, loss, liabilities, injury or disappointment incurred or suffered by any person as a result of submitting a film to FWFF and its curation and all related events. We take no responsibility for the information supplied by filmmakers to the FWFF.

13. You indemnify and hold harmless FWFF from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening materials entered.