Geist, Co-Author of the Bestselling Book 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi will Assist in the Production of The Harvest

Denver, CO – Harvest Home Films LLC is proud to announce Mark Geist has signed on as a Co-Producer of The Harvest Movie. Mr. Geist is a member of the Annex Security Team that fought the Battle of Benghazi, Libya in 2012 where he was credited with helping to save the lives of more than 25 Americans. Geist is a co-author of the bestselling book 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi.

A Colorado native, Mr. Geist joined the United States Marine Corps in 1984. During his time in the service, he served in Barracks Duty in the Philippines, then with the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines Golf Company, as well as the Surveillance and Target Acquisition Platoon. He then was chosen to serve in the newly formed Marine Cadre program as an Anti-/Counter- Terrorism Instructor. Upon the completion of a successful tour and re-enlistment, Mr. Geist changed his military occupational specialty to the Intelligence field, specializing in Interrogation Translation.

In 2004, Mr. Geist began doing contract security work in Iraq. He worked for Triple Canopy, providing Personal Security Details for Department of State personnel in Baquba, Iraq. Upon the completion of that contract he worked for USIS, the United States Investigative Services, training Iraqi SWAT teams and Personal Security Details. He also served as a mentor/advisor to the Personal Security Detail of Dr. Ayad Allawi, the former Prime Minister of Iraq.

Mr. Geist finished his career as a security contractor in Benghazi, Libya, during which time the Battle of Benghazi occurred.

An avid Outdoorsman, Geist understands the importance hunting and fishing can be to one’s physical and spiritual health. He also understand the importance it can play in raising a family and maintaining tight family bonds. This love for the outdoors and appreciation for it critical role in America is what has drawn Mark to “The Harvest”.

“I am honored to be working on this film” stated Mark Geist. “We have an amazing heritage of hunting, family, and faith in America, but that heritage is under attack. This film will help change the hearts and minds of millions of Americans and will help to protect that heritage for generations to come.”

If you are interested in learning more about the project and how you can donate, visit www.theharvestmovie.com or contact us at theharvestmovie1@gmail.com. The project seeks to unite our industry and illustrate the power of the outdoors when united, to advance this project and any other pro-industry initiative’s that will arise in the future.

About The Harvest Movie:

The Harvest is a film with contemporary characters addressing relevant Christian themes through a celebration of the outdoor lifestyle. Join us as we strive to be stewards of the land and water and respect our resources while enriching lives through our faith. Learn more about The Harvest at www.theharvestmovie.com