ZenLily Films

Our dedicated and talented team keeps our project running! Pictured here is one of our talented videographers Ted Hayash preparing to film our amazing veteran Mr. Bernard Surgil. Through collaboration with so many skilled and passionate individuals, our independent documentary film is completely unique to any other. Stay updated on how our project is progressing by joining our mailing list! On our website www.zenlilyfilms.com, scroll down halfway from the top of our main website page to enter your contact information. We are so excited to share what we are doing with you!

Happy National Dentist Day to our very own Dr. Maurice Bonemeyer! Pictured above with Director and Producer Stephanie Manesis, Dr. Bonemeyer is a 100 year old WWII US Army veteran and former North Dakota Dentist! ZenLily films is honored to feature his moving story of a compassionate act afforded to him on the WWII battlefield in our documentary. Learn more about his story by viewing our other social media posts or checking out our website www.zenlilyfilms.com. Thank you, Dr. Bonemeyer, for your many years of service to both the dental industry and the US Armed Forces!

Did you know we were at the 2024 American Film Market? Director and Producer Stephanie Manesis visited Las Vegas, Nevada, last November to talk with numerous industry professionals about our documentary “Marked by Grace: Compassion Prevails on the WWII Battlefield.” Thanks to some exciting conversations, we had 6 different distribution companies express interest in our film! As we continue to work on our project, we hope to be able to collaborate with one of them in the near future. Learn more about what we are working on by following our socials or checking out our website www.zenlilyfilms.com.

We want to hear from you! Have a relative with a strong story of compassion between enemies on the WWII battlefield? We want to hear it! Questions about our documentary or donations? Send them our way! Want to know more about our cause and how you can help? Let us know! ZenLily Films is excited to be able to share our documentary with you, and we want you to be as involved and informed as possible! Don’t be afraid to reach out to us with any resources, comments, questions, or concerns. We look forward to hearing from you!

What are the goals of our documentary? The goals of “Marked By Grace: Compassion Prevails on the WWII Battlefield” are to inform, educate, and inspire more peace and reconciliation through stories of compassion during WWII. Our film uniquely captures these compassionate acts, providing appeal to both local and global audiences. We want to inform, educate, and inspire. Learn more about how we are working to achieve with our documentary by visiting our website, www.zenlilyfilms.com!

In a world that often feels divided, we need to remind ourselves of the compassion that prevails. Our documentary “Marked by Grace: Compassion Prevails on the WWII Battlefield” highlights moving moments of compassion in a place that you would least expect: on the battlefield. We hope to shed light on how humanity endures even during the darkest moments in history and the human heart can inspire actions that save lives. Visit our website, www.zenlilyfilms.com, to hear about the riveting stories of compassionate acts between enemies on the battlefield that we capture in our documentary.

We need to release our film as soon as possible! Why is now the best time to make our documentary about compassionate acts between enemies on the WWII battlefield? We want surviving veterans to be able to view our film! We plan to complete our documentary by October of THIS YEAR so that those who fought in WWII and are still alive can view our documentary. As it says on our website, these stories of compassion between enemies on the battlefield need to be told and remembered so future generations can learn and grow from these experiences. It is necessary to release this film as soon as possible as conflict rages around the world. Learn more about the project and how you can show your support at www.zenlilyfilms.com.

Humanity prevails. In a world where conflicts continue to shape our lives, it is important to remember moments of humanity and compassion. Our documentary “Marked by Grace: Compassion Prevails on the WWII Battlefield” offers a powerful message of hope, resilience, kindness, and humanity. But our film is not just a documentary, it is proof of the unbeatable human spirit. We invite you to hear more about how we are bringing remarkable stories of compassion and humanity to light on our website www.zenlilyfilms.com.

What’s one of the added extras of being a filmmaker? Getting recognition for your project! Last spring we were honored to be chosen as a finalist for the Roy W. Dean Grant award. The grant is designed to help fund low-budget independent feature films, documentaries, web series, and short films that are unique and make a contribution to society. Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to From the Heart Productions for recognizing our documentary film “Marked by Grace: Compassion Prevails on the WWII Battlefield” as deserving of acknowledgement and production. Learn more about our project and how you can show your support at www.zenlilyfilms.com.

It doesn’t have to be Veterans Day to show your appreciation for veterans! Pictured here is Producer and Director Stephanie Manesis along with Mr. Les Schrenk, Dr. Maurice Bonemeyer, and Mr. Bernard Surgil. On this Valentine’s Day, we express our love and gratitude for veterans throughout our nation and the world. We encourage you to let the veterans in your life know how much they are loved today and every day. Want to support veteran stories? Learn how at https://lnkd.in/ecQkX5Mp. Happy Valentine’s Day!