One University City man\u2019s tragedy touched film producers Robert Lenney and Ryan Humphries, so the duo will begin their own donation process starting tonight at 7:30 p.m., during the premiere of their latest film, “Sounds.” UC resident Dong Yon Yoon lost his family Monday, Dec. 8, when a military pilot ejected from an F\/A-18 Hornet aircraft that developed engine trouble on its way to MCAS Miramar. The plane crashed into Yoon\u2019s UC home, killing his wife, two daughters and mother-in-law. Military officials called the accident involving their “workhorse” aircraft rare \u2014 but it changed the direction of Yoon\u2019s life. Now two movie producers say they want to aid the South Korean immigrant, telling moviegoers they will donate part of proceeds from their film to aid the man. The men promised to donate $1 from each ticket sold and at least three companies pledged that they would match the donations, according to Lenney. “I came up with the idea when me and my wife were reading the paper,” Lenney said. “We lost two friends this year and two pets, so we understood the grieving process but to no extent to what Yoon was going through.” Staring at crash photos and rubble tugged at Lenney\u2019s emotions, so he said he decided to donate money. “I contacted his church and asked if they accepted donations and they said yes.” Lenney and “Sounds” producer\/director Ryan Humphries decided they could do more to aid Yoon if they donated money from their film sales. “I said I\u2019d package something with the premiere. It was in three weeks of the accident,” Lenney said. “They were really excited.” Lenney said he and Humphries convinced three other companies to pledge money for every seat at the 410-seat theater. Lenney said he is also accepting donations made out to The Korean United Methodist Church (KUMC) \u2014 the Yoon\u2019s church. “This is a wonderful idea and I praise the Lord for you to contribute in this way,” said Kevin Lee, the church\u2019s associate pastor, in a press release. Donations are still being accepted and can be send to the Korean United Methodist Church, 3520 Mount Acadia Blvd., San Diego, CA. 92111. “Sounds” premieres Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 7:30 p.m., at the 2008 Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Festival, Fine Arts Theater, 8556 Wilshire Blvd. For more information, visit www.bhh-dff.com. Lenney and Humphries said they will continue to collect donations after Tuesday\u2019s screening and plan on posting contributors\u2019 names on their website at www.soundsthemovie.com.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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