Greetings to all. I would first like to thank you for your interest in The Testament. I also would like to thank all of you who sent such kind words of praise and well a few other words that were not so kind(Don’t worry I have a very open mind.) about my essay on Alexei in the biography section of this excellent website. A website that is both artistically and professionally produced by the wonderful, Bob Atchison(From here on out noted as, ‘Da Man’) Only someone of his dedication to this story, which each of us hold dear to our hearts, could have planted the seed that would grow into such a wonderful icon to the memory of the Last Imperial Russian Family. Of all of the screenplays I have written this is the one that is dearest to my heart. Since 1997 when I took the first step on what is becoming a lifelong project I have learned much about life, death, faith, hope and love. I know that had I not endeavored to tell such a story that life itself would teach me these lessons, but working on this has quickened my attainment of this knowledge. As a few have said before, getting a film made is quite an arduous process. Especially when trying to balance that with a full time job. However for the past few years I have managed to stay the course. We’ve had our ups and downs. At this point, I am proud to say that we are on an up slope. However, I’ve been on an up slope before and in those moments I have learned not to give up hope as well as not to count my chickens before they’ve hatched. As much as I would love to share this wonderful work with each one of you I must refrain myself. At this point the script is a private thing between myself, those who wish to see and have the ability to get this story put on the big screen . . . and of course a few select others. Thus, I have not written this post to explain myself or the story I have written. It was solely to offer my thanks for your interest. If anyone here has the financial means to support such a project such as this, I invite you to send such inquiries to AaronGlaeser@yahoo.com or AaronGlaeser@aol.com. I will then forward to Mark Headley, as he is busy in production on a motion picture in Romania. In fact during our last conversation he was so excited when he said, ‘Aaron I’m in Romania . . . another step closer to Russia.’ Both myself and Mr. Headley(PRODUCER) are professionals and ask that only serious inquiries are submitted. We both share a vision of putting this story out for all to see and for the first time, telling this story the right way. I would also like to thank a few other people at this time. First would be Rob for putting forth the endless effort to host such effort through this medium. Second would be to Mrs. Davidson who made me aware of this thread. I’ve not been here for months but occasionally I stop by just to see what others are saying but have not said anything here until now.
Okay, I can’t leave without giving something away about the story. I tried, but I can’t. So here you go. Why would someone title a story about Alexei Nicholaevich Romanov, ‘The Testament’?
Hebrews, Chapter 9:16-17, 'Where there is a Testament, it is necessary that the death of the testator be confirmed. For a Testament comes into force only in the case of death; it has no force while the testator liveth.'
I don’t know about you all, but this worked for me.
Warmest Regards,
Aaron P. Glaeser