The Magic Bracelet

The Magic Bracelet
ATT:
Ari & Stacy Goldberg
18 N. Merkle Rd.
Bexley, OH 43209
[email protected]
www.rinasmovie.com
www.makeafilmfoundation.org
www.facebook.com/magicbraceletevent
Although mitochondrial disease (mito) took Rina Goldberg from this world just two-weeks after her
15th birthday, her spirit is transcendent and continues to inspire. Rina’s never had any doubt that
her original story, The Magic Bracelet, would make it to the big screen raising crucial awareness
about mitochondrial disease and spreading her life mantra: Love Life, Dream Big, Be Positive.
Rina’s last wish and among her final words to her Mom were "Promise to take care of my film”.
Make A Film Foundation did just that when they engaged some of Hollywood’s most prominent
filmmakers and talent to volunteer. Academy Award-winning writer Diablo Cody (‘Juno’) adapted
Rina's story into a short film script and Jon Poll (‘Charlie Bartlett’, ‘Meet the Fockers’) directed. The
film stars Bailee Madison (‘Parental Guidance’), Academy Award-nominated Hailee Steinfeld
(‘True Grit’), Academy Award-winner J.K. Simmons (‘Whiplash’), James Van Der Beek (‘Dawson's
Creek’), Jackson Rathbone ('Twilight' Franchise) and Kaitlin Doubleday ('Empire').
Since The Magic Bracelet’s Hollywood red carpet premiere in May 2013 it has been accepted into
40 film festivals worldwide and won 10 awards (including 3 Best Short Film nods).
We hope that you will consider becoming a corporate sponsor for the Ohio Premieres of The
Magic Bracelet and its companion Behind the Scenes documentary on Thursday, September 22nd
at the historic Drexel Theater in Columbus. Cast member and OSU super fan J.K. Simmons has
been invited to attend, as well as Make A Film Foundation Founder and Executive Director, Tamika
Lamison.
Occurring during International Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week, your support will
benefit Make A Film Foundation and the country’s two major mitochondrial disease research,
support and advocacy organizations – United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF) and
MitoAction. We are honored that UMDF Founder and CEO, Charles Mohan, will be attending.
Rina kindly never took “No” for an answer when it came to her movie. This event has four
sponsorship levels and your partnership will help MitoAction to create a community of support for
those affected by mitochondrial disease, UMDF to fund research towards a cure for mito and
enable Make A Film Foundation to grant more film legacies to children who have serious or lifethreatening medical conditions. The attached packet provides more details about Rina’s story, this
special event and sponsorship details.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
Sincerely,
Ari & Stacy Goldberg
Event
Sponsorship
Proposal
Presented in Cooperation with
The Magic Bracelet – Ohio Premiere
to benefit
Make A Film Foundation, MitoAction, & United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
In celebration of Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week
Honorary Event Chairs—Miriam & Bernard Yenkin
Drexel Theatre Bexley, OH
September 22, 2016
Event Program
The Drexel Theatre in Bexley will host the Ohio Premiere of the award-winning short film “The Magic Bracelet”
at a fundraising screening on September 22, 2016. Proceeds from the event will support Make A Film Foundation and the
two primary mitochondrial disease research, support and advocacy organizations – United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation and MitoAction.
The Magic Bracelet screening will be preceded by a showing of its companion behind the scenes documentary "Love Life,
Dream Big, Be Positive” and followed by Q & A with Rina Goldberg’s parents – Ari and Stacy.
Invited guests include Academy-award winner JK Simmons and Make A Film Foundation Executive Director Tamika
Lamison. Other members of the star-studded cast and crew will be invited to participate via Skype.
The Bittersweet Story Behind “The Magic Bracelet”
Rina Goldberg was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease at age 10. In July 2009 a family friend
suggested that Rina help him come up with ideas for his fledgling movie production company as a
distraction from the intense medical challenges she faced daily. What ensued was truly magical.
While the movie concept was a fun fictional story, it served as an avenue in which her vision
and voice could reach the world, raising crucial awareness about mitochondrial disease in a
light hearted fashion and spreading the mantra by which she lived - “Love Life, Dream Big
and Be Positive.” The last 10-weeks of Rina’s life were spent on pediatric home hospice. Her
last wish and among her final words to her Mom were "Promise to take care of my film”.
After Rina died in December 2010, two-weeks after her 15th birthday, her mother Stacy kept
her promise to Rina when she pitched the project to the Los Angeles-based Make A Film
Foundation. In June 2011 MAFF chose Rina as their next recipient to create her legacy film.
Academy Award winner Diablo Cody agreed to adapt the script, leading to recruitment of A-list
cast and crew, with filming done in December 2012. The gala red carpet premiere of Make A Film
Foundation/Rina's Film, “The Magic Bracelet”, was held at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills on May 18, 2013.
Notable Cast & Crew of “The Magic Bracelet”
Script Adaptation: Diablo Cody (Academy Award Winner - Juno)
Director: Jon Poll (Charlie Bartlett, Meet the Fockers)
Bailee Madison (Just Go With It, Good Witch)
Hailee Steinfeld (Academy Award nominee - True Grit, Pitch Perfect 2)
J.K. Simmons (Academy Award Winner - Whiplash)
Jackson Rathbone (Twilight Franchise)
James Van Der Beek (Dawson's Creek, CSI: Cyber)
Kaitlin Doubleday (Empire)
Scarlett Estevez (Daddy’s Home, Lucifer)
What is Mitochondrial Disease?
Mitochondria exist in nearly every cell of the human body. They are like tiny batteries within our
cells. Mitochondria generate 90 percent of the energy the body needs to see, hear, walk, and
breathe. Mitochondrial disease occurs when mitochondria fail. When the mitochondria fail,
the body becomes unable to convert food and oxygen into energy. When these tiny power plants start to fail in the human body, the failure begins to affect organ systems, and the result is
mitochondrial disease. The parts of the body that need the most energy are the most affected – such as the heart, brain, muscles, and lungs. Every 30 minutes, a child is born
who will develop a mitochondrial disease by age 10.
Experts believe that one in 2,000 people are affected by mitochondrial disease. Further research indicates that one in 200
people carry a mutation that could develop into a mitochondrial disease in their lifetime. This group of diseases
is approaching the prevalence of childhood cancers. For many, mitochondrial disease is an inherited genetic condition. In
some cases, the body’s mitochondria have been affected by environmental factors. In other cases, mitochondrial disease
seems to be a random occurrence. At this time, there is no known cure for mitochondrial disease.
Charitable Recipients
Make A Film Foundation (MAFF) grants film wishes to children with serious or life-threatening
medical conditions, helping them to create short film legacies by teaming them with noted actors, directors and writers who donate their time, energy and passion to making these films. MAFF believes
the art of filmmaking is not only healing and therapeutic, but also offers hope and builds self-esteem.
MitoAction creates a community of support that reaches every child, adult, and caregiver affected by a mitochondrial disease. Effective awareness and advocacy will guarantee that every patient has access to specialized care and a network of support and information that improves the journey for every individual affected.
United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF) exists to promote research and education for the diagnosis,
treatment and cure of mitochondrial disorders and to provide support to affected individuals and families. As the largest
non-governmental funder of mitochondrial disease research, the UMDF and its Scientific Advisory Board
of experts have awarded nearly $11 million in grants to the most promising mitochondrial disease research proposals—leading to a range of invaluable new breakthroughs. The UMDF is considered the
premier foundation for mitochondrial disease by the world medical community.
Awards
Big Apple Film Festival
Best Short Film
Catalina Film Festival
Young Filmmaker Award (Rina Goldberg)
Gwinnett Center Int’l Film Festival
Audience Choice Award (Best Fiction Short Film)
Spirit of Giving Award
Hang Onto Your Shorts Film Festival
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Documentary
Northeast Film Festival
Best Short Film
Best Story Concept (Rina Goldberg)
Rendezvous Film Festival
Best Short Film
Richmond International Film Festival
Outstanding Merit Award "Excellence in Creative Xchange"
MY HERO International Film Festival
4th Place "Professional Portraits of Organizations"
Testimonials
I bought a copy of Rina's movie and plan to show it to as many people as I can. The message goes beyond Mitochondrial Disease. So many people live long lives and do not understand what living is about. Rina's movie is so moving and
shows people what it means to truly live. - Tina from Plainfield, IL
[The Magic Bracelet] really made me realize how good I have life. That movie definitely inspired me to do great things.
- Bailey from Crooksville, OH
The two films, Behind the Scenes and The Magic Bracelet, are together the most moving films I've ever seen.
- Ilana from Haddonfield, NJ
Both Rina and her movie bring awareness to mito without a sense of "doom and gloom" attached to it. The illness is
there, and it is clearly serious, but Ashley's (Bailee Madison) joyful spirit comes through and outshines it. It's just beautiful! - Lisa from Sonoma Valley, CA
I definitely learned a lot about Mito from watching this movie, and I also think it has a really great message. It skillfully
combined a mix of information and lightheartedness. It taught me a lot without being too depressing. I really liked this
movie. - 8th Grader from Austin, TX
Sponsorship Opportunities
$2,500
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$500
$250
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 Movie Mogul- $2,500
 Executive Producer - $1,000
 Director - $500
 Cameraman - $250
Checks may be made payable to “Make A Film Foundation” and sent to 18 N. Merkle Rd., Bexley, OH 43209
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