From Pain to Purpose - Her Second Service Story

Published author and now amateur filmmaker, Eva's Capstone project for the University of San Francisco Master's in Public Leadership program is a short film exploring women veterans post-military life challenges - we all have our stories. The film also considers the quest for community solutions. While the film is informed by the experiences of other women veterans, the centerpiece is her personal story.

  • Eva L Fulton
    Director
  • Eva L Fulton
    Writer
  • Eva L Fulton
    Producer
  • Eva L Fulton
    Key Cast
  • Julie VillaGomez
    Key Cast
    "Julie"
  • Eva Fulton
    Cinematographer
  • Jordan Bailey
    Cinematographer
  • Deanna Wheeler
    Original Score
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student, Other
  • Runtime:
    34 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 9, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    35mm and Iphone
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Madras Film Festival

    Best Women Filmmaker
Director Biography - Eva L Fulton

Army Veteran - Gulf War (Desert Shield/Storm)

Published Author - Welcome to My People Garden

She manages her own host of physical disabilities due to a severe car accident that likely should have killed her. Experienced grief as a mother raising 4 children who lost their fathers. Then through all that reaching for the triumphs of attaining her degrees - BA & MBA in Business Administration and now most recently a Masters in Public Leadership from the University of San Francisco.

Eva has been taking her life from nowhere to somewhere and the ride is only going to get better!

Eva has shared her story on stage with homeless women veterans, a local city for Veterans Day, and other program events. She has even been an introduction speaker on stage with Secretary Ben Carson!

The ONE constant through everything has always been her Faith!

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Director Statement

My mission is to teach others to dream. I've been through trials in my life both in the military and post-military. What I have learned the most is to not give up on myself. Keep learning, stay committed. Others may be watching and need to see hope in action.