Los Angeles: Anonymous source contacts Rocket Pictures with Area 51 footage
An anonymous man calling himself "Victor" approached a Los Angeles video company with alleged Area 51 footage. He sought to produce a documentary about the interrogation of an extraterrestrial being. Company president Tom Coleman eventually agreed to examine the material.
Background
According to the article, an individual identifying only as "Victor" claimed to possess classified video footage from Area 51. On July 26, 1996, after unsuccessful attempts to interest network television broadcasters, he contacted Rocket Pictures, an independent distribution company located in Los Angeles. The head of the firm, Tom Coleman, showed hesitation initially but later consented to examine the material for a potential film project following his phone call with Victor.
Before proceeding with the project, Coleman sought expert opinions on the authenticity of the material. He invited ufologist Sean David Morton to examine the video footage. This initial contact between Victor and the production company marked the beginning of the footage's journey toward public awareness, though Victor remained vague about his exact role at Area 51 or how he obtained the material, citing security concerns and fear of identification.