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Mission: Possible - Miracle over Berlin

"Mission: Possible – Miracle over Berlin" is a commemorative documentary featuring the late Col. Gail Halvorsen, the famed "Candy Bomber" of the Berlin Airlift. Created for the 2019 anniversary of the historic post-WWII humanitarian mission, the film highlights Halvorsen’s reflections and legacy. Hosted by Jon Helminiak and filmed at Wiesbaden Airbase in Germany and in Utah, the documentary explores the personal and political impact of the Airlift, showcasing the spirit of hope and resilience during one of the Cold War's earliest crises.

  • Christian Peschken
    Director
    The Silence within
  • Jon Helminiak
    Writer
  • Christian Peschken
    Writer
  • Christian Peschken
    Producer
  • Gail Halvorsen
    Key Cast
    "Pilot "
  • Traute Grier
    Key Cast
    "Eyewitness "
  • Jon Helminiak
    Key Cast
    "Hosted by "
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    History, War
  • Runtime:
    21 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 1, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, Germany
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 2K
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Christian Peschken

Chris Peschken - Short CV
Born: 1955, Nümbrecht, Germany
Nationality: German-American
Profession: Film Producer, Director, Cameraman, Screenwriter
Early Career (1974-1988):
- Began media career as a film camera assistant and radio broadcast audio engineer.
- Hosted live radio shows for Hessischer Rundfunk and SWF 3.
- Produced and hosted "Tonight Special Talkshow" and daily radio programs after receiving a private broadcast license in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Hollywood Years (1989-2005):
- Moved to Hollywood in 1989 to produce US-German co-productions.
- Worked with Roger Corman on titles such as "The Spy Within", "Dillinger & Capone", "Suspect Device".
- Produced "Herzflimmern" (ZDF) and "Assignment Berlin" (Hallmark Television & Pro 7).
Faith-Based Media and UN Correspondence (2006-Present):
- Converted to Christianity through TBN; joined Catholic Church in 2007.
- Founded Trinity TV and Global Faith Television Network.
- Operated Pax Press Agency (2014-2019), accredited at the United Nations for EWTN Germany.
- Continues producing Catholic media content for EWTN and others.
Selected Documentaries and Short Films:
- "Mission: Possible - Miracle over Berlin"
- "Lockdown"
- "Deadline: The Final Resting Place"
- "The Icon Writer"
- "The Silence Within"
- Upcoming: "Final Mission" (unseen interview with a WWII B-17 Pilot)
- In development: Untitled Walter Mirish Documentary
Awards and Recognition:
- 2002 Communicator Award for reality TV documentary "Assignment X".
- Former member of Producers Guild of America and chairman of its Social Awareness Committee.

IMDb: www.imdb.com/name/nm0675930

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