Film: “The Same Kind Film: “The Same Kind of Love”of Love”

Company: See You @ the Company: See You @ the MoviesMovies

Autism in Life, Come Autism in Life, Come See One Like YoursSee One Like Yours

ContentsContents

• Film SummaryFilm Summary• Our TeamOur Team

– LeadershipLeadership– ActorsActors– FinanceFinance– MusicMusic– Public RelationsPublic Relations– Computer Specialist & Visuals ( Technical Team)Computer Specialist & Visuals ( Technical Team)

• Time Line / Funding and LogisticsTime Line / Funding and Logistics– The ProcessThe Process– The ObjectiveThe Objective– Our MarketOur Market– Projected ProfitsProjected Profits

• The ThemesThe Themes• ContactsContacts

Film: “The Same Kind of Film: “The Same Kind of Love”Love”(1st film to about autism to have an actor with autism cast in the main role )(1st film to about autism to have an actor with autism cast in the main role )

• summary/treatment:summary/treatment:The progression of the dating life of a teenage girl with autism. From first The progression of the dating life of a teenage girl with autism. From first boyfriend who has classic autism (escorted by family on all dates); secondly to boyfriend who has classic autism (escorted by family on all dates); secondly to dating someone who is Asperger’s, and finally to dating and then marrying dating someone who is Asperger’s, and finally to dating and then marrying someone functioning as a regular person in society (partner works as an someone functioning as a regular person in society (partner works as an autism activist). Includes moments of tenderness, sexual development. autism activist). Includes moments of tenderness, sexual development.

• Portrays methods of success in maintaining communication in a long-distance Portrays methods of success in maintaining communication in a long-distance relationship. Includes scenes of prejudiced reactions by people in typical relationship. Includes scenes of prejudiced reactions by people in typical settings in society. Threads woven into the story include activism for settings in society. Threads woven into the story include activism for

• water quality and lead removal. water quality and lead removal. • Also the story of an autism couple whose child was taken and never returned, Also the story of an autism couple whose child was taken and never returned,

though ordered by court. though ordered by court. • Overall, a “sprite” character, Italian immigrant grandfather carrying luggage Overall, a “sprite” character, Italian immigrant grandfather carrying luggage

for stars in the Chicago train station. Gives insights and encourages for stars in the Chicago train station. Gives insights and encourages characters. Included in the treatment are Buddhist tenets for reflection by the characters. Included in the treatment are Buddhist tenets for reflection by the actors, which are lessons from handling children with autism (will also actors, which are lessons from handling children with autism (will also contribute to the betterment of society). contribute to the betterment of society).

• This inspirational script includes moments of great pain, great joy, and the This inspirational script includes moments of great pain, great joy, and the thrill of success and accomplishment against internal and external odds.thrill of success and accomplishment against internal and external odds.

Our TeamOur TeamLeadershipLeadership

• Project DirectorProject Director– Nina Forest - Indianapolis, INNina Forest - Indianapolis, IN– For our film project: creation, spearheading, networking, meetings, organizing PR For our film project: creation, spearheading, networking, meetings, organizing PR

eventsevents– Brief: activist 20 years inc autism, parent of daughter with autismBrief: activist 20 years inc autism, parent of daughter with autism– writer: 2 Vol. “The Autism Brain: Putting Together the Pieces of the Puzzle”, writer: 2 Vol. “The Autism Brain: Putting Together the Pieces of the Puzzle”,

technical writer, animation creator for both feature film and an educational film technical writer, animation creator for both feature film and an educational film about the autism brain, about the autism brain,

– masters in economic development minors in computers and biological sciences & masters in economic development minors in computers and biological sciences & chemistry, background in behavioral therapy, research in Harvard setting and chemistry, background in behavioral therapy, research in Harvard setting and medical school with Pulitzer Prize winnersmedical school with Pulitzer Prize winners

– American who grew up in Japan & OkinawaAmerican who grew up in Japan & Okinawa• CEOCEO

– Xxx xxxx —Provided upon requestXxx xxxx —Provided upon request– For our film project: CEOFor our film project: CEO– Brief: water activist, lead removal activist, sales, scriptwriter for project: source Brief: water activist, lead removal activist, sales, scriptwriter for project: source

of stories for sprite character which is based on xxx’s Italian grandfather;of stories for sprite character which is based on xxx’s Italian grandfather;– scriptwriter, author, PR, accommodations for autism actorscriptwriter, author, PR, accommodations for autism actor

Our TeamOur TeamLeadershipLeadership

• CIOCIO– Jeffery Raskin, Las Vegas, NV (Systems Analyst/Software Jeffery Raskin, Las Vegas, NV (Systems Analyst/Software

Engineer)Engineer)– For our film projects: CIOFor our film projects: CIO– Brief: 20 years of computer projects to include Business Brief: 20 years of computer projects to include Business

Intelligence. Global projects for Intel, Motorola, Nestles, Intelligence. Global projects for Intel, Motorola, Nestles, Lockheed Martin, US Army, Shell Oil, Keebler Cookies. Also Lockheed Martin, US Army, Shell Oil, Keebler Cookies. Also worked project with Montana Power Services. Served in the US worked project with Montana Power Services. Served in the US Air Force for 7 years.Air Force for 7 years.

– 6 months project for Time-Warner, Inc. and held or participated 6 months project for Time-Warner, Inc. and held or participated in meetings with CEO, CIO, various department Presidents/VPs, in meetings with CEO, CIO, various department Presidents/VPs, & managers (Warner produced all the Harry Potter movies, and & managers (Warner produced all the Harry Potter movies, and recently successfully released “Avatar”. Warner also held in recently successfully released “Avatar”. Warner also held in contract and promoted towards great success a significant contract and promoted towards great success a significant number of the fifty 1930s stars for which we have autographs. number of the fifty 1930s stars for which we have autographs. We plan to include these showcase signatures password-We plan to include these showcase signatures password-protected on our webpage and also have showings at our PR protected on our webpage and also have showings at our PR events and premiere)events and premiere)

Actors, Autism Actors, Autism Accommodations, & Accommodations, & Specialized aspects of filmingSpecialized aspects of filming• Xxxxxx – Information provided upon requestXxxxxx – Information provided upon request

– For our film projects: met face-to-face with these actors, who requested For our film projects: met face-to-face with these actors, who requested contact for further consideration:contact for further consideration:

– Dustin HoffmanDustin Hoffman– Johnny DeppJohnny Depp– William FerrellWilliam Ferrell– Jim Carrey Jim Carrey (since not available)(since not available)– alsoalso: NBC: NBC– International modeling agencyInternational modeling agency

• One of the storylines is based on Michael’s life & activism, One of the storylines is based on Michael’s life & activism, – commercials are written for Michael to be present with Italian racecar commercials are written for Michael to be present with Italian racecar

driver from Monaco Grand Prix, sharing about devotion of his life to driver from Monaco Grand Prix, sharing about devotion of his life to autism activism, after racing career. autism activism, after racing career.

– Brief: autism activist of 15 years, presently working against public Brief: autism activist of 15 years, presently working against public school & institutional abuse of children, school & institutional abuse of children,

– Former Nascar driver, son of an Italian racecar driverFormer Nascar driver, son of an Italian racecar driver• UnitedParentsforSpecialEducation@yahoogroups.com, Facebook, UnitedParentsforSpecialEducation@yahoogroups.com, Facebook,

TwitterTwitter

Actors, Autism Actors, Autism Accommodations, & Accommodations, & Specialized aspects of filmingSpecialized aspects of filming• *Fawn Forest—Indianapolis, Indiana *Fawn Forest—Indianapolis, Indiana

(state with David Letterman endowed film-communication university program)(state with David Letterman endowed film-communication university program)

• For our film projects: actor, 20 years old, For our film projects: actor, 20 years old, with classic autismwith classic autism– Brief:political activist 12 years with way paid for Brief:political activist 12 years with way paid for

lobbyist training in WDC, on various autism lobbyist training in WDC, on various autism boards, tuition-paid conferencesboards, tuition-paid conferences

writer, autism awards winnerwriter, autism awards winner– Facebook, profile on Talenthutner.com, see Facebook, profile on Talenthutner.com, see

http://http://talenthunter.com/autismlearningtalenthunter.com/autismlearning– resume & profile available at modelsforcars.com resume & profile available at modelsforcars.com

with marketing strategy being created by Peterwith marketing strategy being created by Peter

Actors, Autism Actors, Autism Accommodations, & Accommodations, & Specialized aspects of filmingSpecialized aspects of filming• Sergio Cannela—Parmelo, Italy & NYC, NYSergio Cannela—Parmelo, Italy & NYC, NY

– For our film project: assistant producer, overseeing role of actor with For our film project: assistant producer, overseeing role of actor with autismautism

– BriefBrief: international producer, TV, commercials, with Indi Festival awards: international producer, TV, commercials, with Indi Festival awards• http://http://www.sergiocannella.it/awards.htmwww.sergiocannella.it/awards.htm• Joey Campanaro—NYC, NYJoey Campanaro—NYC, NY

– For our film project: food for film crew, premieres events, and For our film project: food for film crew, premieres events, and commercialscommercials

– Brief: Chef and owner of The Little Owl Restaurant, in Greenwich Village, Brief: Chef and owner of The Little Owl Restaurant, in Greenwich Village, NYC, NYC, http://www.thelittleowlnyc.com/http://www.thelittleowlnyc.com/ and The Market Table in West and The Market Table in West Village, NYC, Village, NYC, http://markettablenyc.com/http://markettablenyc.com/

– See on CBS: See on CBS: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4919478nhttp://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4919478n• Greg Stephenson—Dallas, TexasGreg Stephenson—Dallas, Texas

– For our film project: script director for Fawn’s role, minor actors (who have For our film project: script director for Fawn’s role, minor actors (who have less acting experience), helping behavioral therapist with storyboardingless acting experience), helping behavioral therapist with storyboarding

– Brief: small business owner, 35 years of experience, teleprompting, Brief: small business owner, 35 years of experience, teleprompting, primarily for conventions & speakers primarily for conventions & speakers

– See See http://www.dallasprompter.com/http://www.dallasprompter.com/

Finance Finance

• Chris O’Toole-Chris O’Toole-– For our film projects: VP of Financial Strategy and For our film projects: VP of Financial Strategy and

Development Development

• Aldo Datoli—Chicago, IllinoisAldo Datoli—Chicago, Illinois– For our film projects: deal broker and promotionsFor our film projects: deal broker and promotions– BriefBrief: financial forecasting, works with a Chicago real : financial forecasting, works with a Chicago real

estate firmestate firm

• Gregg Kimmer—La Grange and Bowling Green, KYGregg Kimmer—La Grange and Bowling Green, KY– for our film project: Logistics Officerfor our film project: Logistics Officer– Brief: director of a company which prepares small Brief: director of a company which prepares small

business plans, and bridges to venture capitalists (contact business plans, and bridges to venture capitalists (contact information available in support of this project, on information available in support of this project, on individual basis)individual basis)

FinanceFinance

• Ed Sanders--Ed Sanders-- El Segundo, CAEl Segundo, CA– For our film project: Accounting, Contracts, creation of our Non-Profit For our film project: Accounting, Contracts, creation of our Non-Profit

Foundation, distribution models & tracking salesFoundation, distribution models & tracking sales– Brief: now heads consulting firm, history of film marketing, financial & Brief: now heads consulting firm, history of film marketing, financial &

new technology work in Hollywood at Fox, Orion Pictures, on Studio new technology work in Hollywood at Fox, Orion Pictures, on Studio Industry Committee for NATO and MPAA (Motion Pictures Association of Industry Committee for NATO and MPAA (Motion Pictures Association of America) where every major studio & theater chain was represented, America) where every major studio & theater chain was represented, PriceWaterhouseCoopers’ entertainment group, projects with the PriceWaterhouseCoopers’ entertainment group, projects with the Directors Guild and Screen Actors’ Guild, independent filmmaking Directors Guild and Screen Actors’ Guild, independent filmmaking awards for “Jimmy and Judy” distributed by MGM, worked for producers awards for “Jimmy and Judy” distributed by MGM, worked for producers Woody Allen, Jodie Foster, Frank Oz (many Star Wars movies which Woody Allen, Jodie Foster, Frank Oz (many Star Wars movies which grossed $300 to $400 million, also Sesame Street & Muppet movies), grossed $300 to $400 million, also Sesame Street & Muppet movies), worked with Tony Alda (of National Treasure 1&11) and John Turtletaub worked with Tony Alda (of National Treasure 1&11) and John Turtletaub (of Phenomenon, & While You Were Sleeping), Alan Alda on film (of Phenomenon, & While You Were Sleeping), Alan Alda on film partially funded by Disney & translated into several languages, with partially funded by Disney & translated into several languages, with David Faustino of “Married with Children” & Julie Benz (of “As Good As David Faustino of “Married with Children” & Julie Benz (of “As Good As It Gets”) It Gets”)

– see: http://www.IMDbpro.comsee: http://www.IMDbpro.com http://pro.imdb.com/find?q=Ed+Sanders+II&s=http://pro.imdb.com/find?q=Ed+Sanders+II&s=

Music Music

• *Ted Greenburg—Los Angeles, California*Ted Greenburg—Los Angeles, California– For our film projects: music producer, original background music & For our film projects: music producer, original background music &

songs available for “The Same Kind of Love” film, vocals—#s1&2: 1. songs available for “The Same Kind of Love” film, vocals—#s1&2: 1. Two LoversTwo Lovers 2. 2. A Place to BeA Place to Be and background, #s3: and background, #s3: Distant ThoughtsDistant Thoughts

– Brief: presently freelance also teaches at the Musician Institute in Los Brief: presently freelance also teaches at the Musician Institute in Los Angeles; won Emmy for music in award-winning film “Standing in the Angeles; won Emmy for music in award-winning film “Standing in the Shadow of Motown,” Shadow of Motown,”

– wrote & produced for Dustin Hoffman and other celebrities;wrote & produced for Dustin Hoffman and other celebrities;– other projects he is promoting are represented by Brillistein-Gray other projects he is promoting are represented by Brillistein-Gray

Entertainment,Entertainment,– listed in IMDb.pro , received Grammy award shared with Funk Brothers listed in IMDb.pro , received Grammy award shared with Funk Brothers

artist, Alan Slutsky, for “Standing in the Shadow of Motown” (note: artist, Alan Slutsky, for “Standing in the Shadow of Motown” (note: Motown’s Funk Brothers have done autism fundraisers as well) Motown’s Funk Brothers have done autism fundraisers as well)

– see see http://www.standingintheshadowsofmotown.com/film2.htmhttp://www.standingintheshadowsofmotown.com/film2.htmhttp://pro.imdb.com/name/nm3013215/awardshttp://pro.imdb.com/name/nm3013215/awards

• Note: have invited submission of original music by Cathy Note: have invited submission of original music by Cathy McConnell, of Independence, WVMcConnell, of Independence, WV

Public Relations Public Relations

• Edmund Druilhet—Hollywood, CA Edmund Druilhet—Hollywood, CA – For our film projects: producer for commercials with Italian racecar For our film projects: producer for commercials with Italian racecar

driver, help put on PR gala at Egyptian Theater during Hollywood driver, help put on PR gala at Egyptian Theater during Hollywood awards seasonawards season

– Brief: TV Producer with own studio, also runs 2 Foundations, one for Brief: TV Producer with own studio, also runs 2 Foundations, one for prevention of domestic violence helping women in work, & one for prevention of domestic violence helping women in work, & one for Katrina survivors; writes and creates TV documentaries, including Katrina survivors; writes and creates TV documentaries, including recent one about Donald Trump; former Mr. Southern America in recent one about Donald Trump; former Mr. Southern America in bodybuildingbodybuilding

– See http://IMDbpro.com , Facebook, LinkedIn, numerous trailers on See http://IMDbpro.com , Facebook, LinkedIn, numerous trailers on YouTube, YouTube,

– CEO at Dragon CEO at Dragon – Media Note: have invited submission of original music by Cathy Media Note: have invited submission of original music by Cathy

McConnell, of Independence, WVMcConnell, of Independence, WV• Edgar Omar Dennis--Edgar Omar Dennis-- Los Angeles, California & Tijauana, MexicoLos Angeles, California & Tijauana, Mexico

– For our film projects: networking, promotionFor our film projects: networking, promotion– Brief: small business owner of 5 highly successful businesses (work Brief: small business owner of 5 highly successful businesses (work

experience include sales while travelling to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Mexico)experience include sales while travelling to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Mexico)

Computer Specialist & Computer Specialist & Visuals Visuals • Chad Polstra - Atlanta, GeorgiaChad Polstra - Atlanta, Georgia

– For our film project: marketing, funding, webmasterFor our film project: marketing, funding, webmaster– Brief: startup project with Harvard business professor, Brief: startup project with Harvard business professor,

designed project for Indiana University in Indianapolis for designed project for Indiana University in Indianapolis for use by IT students, other web design & maintenance use by IT students, other web design & maintenance projects include in technology publishing, several projects include in technology publishing, several business startupsbusiness startups

• Ryan Wise-Tucson, ArizonaRyan Wise-Tucson, Arizona– For our film project: computer programmer, animation, For our film project: computer programmer, animation,

storyboarding, telecommunicationsstoryboarding, telecommunications– Brief: formerly with animation storyboard in Brief: formerly with animation storyboard in

Hollywood/LA video previous international travelHollywood/LA video previous international travel– did post-graduate work in autism at MIT and Harvard, did post-graduate work in autism at MIT and Harvard, – presently doing research for Nobel-prize winningpresently doing research for Nobel-prize winning

Timeline / Funding and Timeline / Funding and LogisticsLogistics

• The ProcessThe Process::• Michael met face-to-face, for us, with 5 celebrities and 2 networks, Michael met face-to-face, for us, with 5 celebrities and 2 networks,

who have requested the follow up (full version presently in writing who have requested the follow up (full version presently in writing process).process).– Would like to request and acquire one or more of following stars for Would like to request and acquire one or more of following stars for

these roles:these roles:• William Ferrell - boyfriend with Asperger’sWilliam Ferrell - boyfriend with Asperger’s• Johnny DeppJohnny Depp autism activist/former racecar driverautism activist/former racecar driver• Dustin Hoffman grandfather/sprite characterDustin Hoffman grandfather/sprite character• Jay Aguilar (Unknown) - water, then lead removal activistJay Aguilar (Unknown) - water, then lead removal activist• Carey Mulligan -Fawn ForestCarey Mulligan -Fawn Forest• Mother - UndeterminedMother - Undetermined

– Excellent considerations for motherExcellent considerations for mother• Meryl Streep - 60, many diverse roles, able to play role of strong, outspoken Meryl Streep - 60, many diverse roles, able to play role of strong, outspoken

yet sensitive womanyet sensitive woman• Sigourney Weaver - 60, played a part in Eli Stone, which did a show about Sigourney Weaver - 60, played a part in Eli Stone, which did a show about

autism and vaccines, also played a role about a woman with autism in autism and vaccines, also played a role about a woman with autism in Snow Snow Cake,Cake, (about adult woman with autism; who is a single mother with a (about adult woman with autism; who is a single mother with a daughterdaughter

Timeline / Funding and Timeline / Funding and LogisticsLogistics

– Other possibilities among actors over 40 Other possibilities among actors over 40 • Candice Bergen - 63, extensive acting career; award Candice Bergen - 63, extensive acting career; award

winning, diverse parts can play a female getting angry, winning, diverse parts can play a female getting angry, as needed for advocating motheras needed for advocating mother

• Glen Close - 62, extensive acting career, award winning, Glen Close - 62, extensive acting career, award winning, diverse parts; on recent board for Autism fundraiser at diverse parts; on recent board for Autism fundraiser at Carnegie HallCarnegie Hall

• Meg Ryan - 48, has played some strong women roles, on Meg Ryan - 48, has played some strong women roles, on major talk shows which have had spots about autism; major talk shows which have had spots about autism; such as Letterman (actor is from town where he has such as Letterman (actor is from town where he has endowed program), the Jay Leno Show, and the Viewendowed program), the Jay Leno Show, and the View

• Dianne Weist - 61, starred in “I am Sam” about a parent Dianne Weist - 61, starred in “I am Sam” about a parent who wants custody of child who is mentally challengedwho wants custody of child who is mentally challenged

Timeline / Funding and Timeline / Funding and LogisticsLogistics

• The ObjectivesThe Objectives::– Goals—acquire commitment of major star, begin Goals—acquire commitment of major star, begin

production early this fall promote inclusion of teens and production early this fall promote inclusion of teens and young adults with autism into society, to live in their young adults with autism into society, to live in their own homes with help and do meaningful work own homes with help and do meaningful work

– commercials of Michael at last of Monte Carlos Grand commercials of Michael at last of Monte Carlos Grand Prix race, with Italian driver; depicting him as giving his Prix race, with Italian driver; depicting him as giving his life to worthy cause of autism activism, aired on PBS life to worthy cause of autism activism, aired on PBS stations around the USstations around the US

– extensive media coverage thru communications/media extensive media coverage thru communications/media NYC Press Summit; plan would be for the film to be NYC Press Summit; plan would be for the film to be released to theaters in the US and overseas distribution released to theaters in the US and overseas distribution by Valentine’s weekendby Valentine’s weekend

• Long-Term—create a Foundation to help defray Long-Term—create a Foundation to help defray burden of cost to families with autismburden of cost to families with autism

Timeline / Funding and Timeline / Funding and LogisticsLogistics• Our Market:Our Market:

– StatisticsStatistics• 68 million people with autism in the world68 million people with autism in the world• 14 million direct family members to someone with autism, in the US14 million direct family members to someone with autism, in the US• 4 million people with autism in the US4 million people with autism in the US• 4 million members on yahoo loops about subjects related to autism4 million members on yahoo loops about subjects related to autism

– Similar VenturesSimilar Ventures• Rain Man, with Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, before people barely knew Rain Man, with Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, before people barely knew

about autism, made $430 million; over half of that has been in the past 10 about autism, made $430 million; over half of that has been in the past 10 years, with heightened media coverage many videos are being purchasedyears, with heightened media coverage many videos are being purchased

• Forrest Gump, with Tom Hanks, a pseudoautism film, made $680 million; script Forrest Gump, with Tom Hanks, a pseudoautism film, made $680 million; script waswas written by Eric Roth who just recently co-wrote written by Eric Roth who just recently co-wrote “The Curious Case of “The Curious Case of

• Benjamin Buttons” with Brad Pitt. Benjamin Buttons” with Brad Pitt. (*Brad Pitt stated in a conversation that one of (*Brad Pitt stated in a conversation that one of his favorite actors is Diane Weist, in the film“I am Sam” about a mentally his favorite actors is Diane Weist, in the film“I am Sam” about a mentally challenged father fighting to keep custody of his son.)challenged father fighting to keep custody of his son.)

– Media which has covered autism and/or done awareness/fundraisers incMedia which has covered autism and/or done awareness/fundraisers inc• NBC, MTV, ABC, CNN, the View, the Today Show, the Jay Leno Show, the Larry NBC, MTV, ABC, CNN, the View, the Today Show, the Jay Leno Show, the Larry

King Live Show, Oprah, Sound Medicine, Eli Stone, & the Tyra Banks Show; King Live Show, Oprah, Sound Medicine, Eli Stone, & the Tyra Banks Show; Discover, Times, Newsweek, the Dallas News, Fort Worth Tribune, & the Wall Discover, Times, Newsweek, the Dallas News, Fort Worth Tribune, & the Wall Street JournalStreet Journal

Timeline / Funding and Timeline / Funding and LogisticsLogistics

– Statistics continueStatistics continue• this generation of young people with autism will be the first not to this generation of young people with autism will be the first not to

be in group homes and institutions by their teensbe in group homes and institutions by their teens• a child with autism needs approximately $120,000 worth of a child with autism needs approximately $120,000 worth of

therapy a year, $1 million to transition successfully from home to therapy a year, $1 million to transition successfully from home to school and $1 to $2 million to transition successfully from home to school and $1 to $2 million to transition successfully from home to adulthoodadulthood

• services provided for a child typically cost 3X to 6X as much when services provided for a child typically cost 3X to 6X as much when applied to someone with autism, and many insurance policies still applied to someone with autism, and many insurance policies still have exclusion clauseshave exclusion clauses

• in 1989, when Fawn was born, 6 children with autism attended in 1989, when Fawn was born, 6 children with autism attended public schools in Chicago; by 1993, 1,836 were in attendance public schools in Chicago; by 1993, 1,836 were in attendance ((research shows also this increase is not due to higher level of research shows also this increase is not due to higher level of testing leading to this diagnositesting leading to this diagnosis)s)

• approximately $3 billion has been designated by Congress for approximately $3 billion has been designated by Congress for programs, awareness, and treatment for autismprograms, awareness, and treatment for autism

• the United Nations just promised to fund $100 million this year for the United Nations just promised to fund $100 million this year for autism awareness, treatment, and researchautism awareness, treatment, and research

Timeline / Funding and Timeline / Funding and LogisticsLogistics• Projected ProfitProjected Profit::

– Expect 98% of the families in America with someone with autism to attend and bring a string Expect 98% of the families in America with someone with autism to attend and bring a string of friends, neighbors, therapists*, sports coaches, teachers, assistants, ministers, youth of friends, neighbors, therapists*, sports coaches, teachers, assistants, ministers, youth groups, & community groups (groups, & community groups (a child with autism typically has 25 hours of therapy, doctors’, a child with autism typically has 25 hours of therapy, doctors’, and specialized appointments in a week)and specialized appointments in a week)

– computation-- *represented expect higher $5 (matinee cost)* X 60%* X (14 million computation-- *represented expect higher $5 (matinee cost)* X 60%* X (14 million plus 35X50*%) = $735,000,000 (plus) grossplus 35X50*%) = $735,000,000 (plus) gross

• note: note: – while comedies are most popular during times of high stress, the top grossing movies ever while comedies are most popular during times of high stress, the top grossing movies ever

made have been made have been • ““The Titanic” at just under $2 trillionThe Titanic” at just under $2 trillion• ””Harry Potter” has grossed $1.6 trillionHarry Potter” has grossed $1.6 trillion• ““Gone with the Wind” has brought in $75 billionGone with the Wind” has brought in $75 billion

– Hollywood profit for summer release movies was 6.7% higher than last summer, totaling to Hollywood profit for summer release movies was 6.7% higher than last summer, totaling to present over $7 billion present over $7 billion during times of economic hardship and political upturn, people flock to during times of economic hardship and political upturn, people flock to movies for escapemovies for escape

– *a low budget Horror film produced in Canada this year, costing $250,000; returned in 3 *a low budget Horror film produced in Canada this year, costing $250,000; returned in 3 months $600,000 for European (alone) distributionmonths $600,000 for European (alone) distribution

– more amazing is “Paranormal Activity,” - made on a budget somewhere between $11,000 and more amazing is “Paranormal Activity,” - made on a budget somewhere between $11,000 and $14,000 depending on reports--released October 2009--has grossed so far over $68,000,000!$14,000 depending on reports--released October 2009--has grossed so far over $68,000,000!

– before the summer films began in production, an international Italy-based film finance before the summer films began in production, an international Italy-based film finance company offered a mere 2 weeks to release of investment; company offered a mere 2 weeks to release of investment; with control of funds in the hand of with control of funds in the hand of the producer to speed up production, versus a third partthe producer to speed up production, versus a third part

– corporations that are restoring profit by investing in film, include Bill Gates’ Microsoft, Meryl corporations that are restoring profit by investing in film, include Bill Gates’ Microsoft, Meryl Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Reliance of IndiaLynch, Morgan Stanley, and Reliance of India

Timeline / Funding and Timeline / Funding and LogisticsLogistics• Projected costProjected cost of this film: of this film:

– $50 million*$50 million*• cost on conservative end of film budgets (many highly cost on conservative end of film budgets (many highly

successful this summer had 3 digit million dollar successful this summer had 3 digit million dollar budgets) using one of the above actors; include budgets) using one of the above actors; include transportation, accommodations for autism actor, and transportation, accommodations for autism actor, and also PR gala at Egyptian Theater (one block from the also PR gala at Egyptian Theater (one block from the Red Carpet (project generated under Letterman Red Carpet (project generated under Letterman program supervision)program supervision)

• other events:other events: – filmmakers alliance in Hollywood, media Summit in filmmakers alliance in Hollywood, media Summit in

NYC, book about this movie to be released at time NYC, book about this movie to be released at time of film release, PR gala, commercials at races, of film release, PR gala, commercials at races, Wallstreet chef eventWallstreet chef event

• (note: provides quick turnaround of investment at high (note: provides quick turnaround of investment at high return)return)

The ThemesThe Themes

• *ability to grow and maintain love relationship long distance *ability to grow and maintain love relationship long distance • *ability of young adult with autism to date, then have meaningful *ability of young adult with autism to date, then have meaningful

physical relationship as well in what are society’s knee jerk physical relationship as well in what are society’s knee jerk stereotypes and beliefs against this happening; touches on stereotypes and beliefs against this happening; touches on prejudice against a situation of a married couple with autism prejudice against a situation of a married couple with autism during childrearingduring childrearing

• *role of autism parents in activism and paving the way includes *role of autism parents in activism and paving the way includes important part played by good mothering towards success of important part played by good mothering towards success of young person with autism in societyyoung person with autism in society

• *growing prevalence of single parenthood, ability to experience *growing prevalence of single parenthood, ability to experience success in spite of challengessuccess in spite of challenges

• *environmental pollutants contributing to rapid rise of autism*environmental pollutants contributing to rapid rise of autism• *influence on success of dreams and aspirations passed down thru *influence on success of dreams and aspirations passed down thru

generationsgenerations• *what learning to accommodate autism children contributes to the *what learning to accommodate autism children contributes to the

improvement of society (correlates lessons of autism children with improvement of society (correlates lessons of autism children with good Buddhist, Jewish, and Christian practices)good Buddhist, Jewish, and Christian practices)

ContactsContacts

• Respectfully submitted by Nina Respectfully submitted by Nina ForestForest

• Extensive film budget spreadsheet Extensive film budget spreadsheet format available format available

• autismlearning@fastmail.fmautismlearning@fastmail.fm

• 765-716-2505765-716-2505