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XVII Carvings

Directed by Jesse Larvick, Manny Marquez

Marine Corps veteran Anthony Marquez is on a quest to create a memorial for the 17 fellow Marines that his unit lost in Afghanistan. Anthony is doing this by carving with chainsaws a “Battlefield Cross” for every Gold Star family affected by that loss. He then hand delivers the carvings to the families. To some, this may just be folk art…to Anthony it’s his new mission in life, to honor the fallen.

2019 GIFFSD Official Selection

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Doc Shorts

Four documentary shorts reveal personal stories and experiences from serving on the frontlines to coming home.

Dates & Times

NCTA

November 5, 2025
3:15 pm