the short film "day one," written and directed by decorated platoon leader hank hughes, from the 173rd airborne. inspired by hank's own interpreter while serving in >> this is my first job. >> reporter: hank has wanted to sit in the director's chair since one of his childhood favorites, the original "star wars." in college, he majored in film. putting it on hold for his country. two combat tours overseas. now getting help from george lucas. >> these guys are heroes. we need to help them. hey, how are you? >> reporter: lucas teaming up with abc news' standing up for heroes mentorship program. george lucas and the team at lucasfilm revealing their movie magic. hank knew what his first film would be about. >> we talk about brotherhood and the camaraderie between soldiers but her story had another level of pure inspiration. my interpreter was by far the strongest person i've ever met. >> reporter: a tribute to her and the heroes in all our lives choosing to do the extraordinary from "day one." >> george asked me once who i made movies for. and it was a tough question but what he was gettin