Autism Every Day

Autism Every Day is a truthful, unvarnished portrayal of the 24-hour-a-day challenges faced by
families as they confront the heartbreak of autism with uncompromising hope and unconditional love. A twelve-minute version of Autism Every Day was first produced for, and screened at, A New Decade for Autism, a fundraising event held May 9, 2006 in New York City to benefit Autism Speaks and the New York Center for Autism Charter School. The film was intended to be shown one time only, but was subsequently broadcast by Don Imus on his MSNBC and nationally syndicated radio programs. Word of the film spread quickly on the Internet, first among members of the autism community and then beyond, generating tens of thousands of views on various web sites and blogs. The tremendous online popularity of Autism Every Day led Director and Co-Producer Lauren Thierry of the October Group and co-producer Eric Solomon of Milestone Video to create a longer, 44-minute version of the film that included additional families and their compelling stories. Funding for this expanded version was provided by Autism Speaks and had a sold-out premiere as a Special Screening at the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, January 21, 2007 in Park City, Utah. Additional sold-out screenings took place January 22 and 27, 2007.

The Collector of Bedford Street
Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science 2002 Nomination for Best Short Documentary, Aspen Shorts Film Festival Horizon Award, Big Bear Film Festival Best Short Documentary, USA Film Festival Family Award

The Collector of Bedford Street is an award-winning documentary short about Larry Selman, the
producer’s neighbor, a community activist and a fundraiser who has developmental disabilities. When Larry’s primary caregiver becomes unable to care for him, his New York City neighborhood community rallies together to protect his lifestyle as a man living independently with developmental disabilities. The Collector of Bedford Street has visited film festivals around the world and has been nominated for an Academy Award®.

This documentary focuses on activism, civic responsibility and Larry’s life for the past 30 years. After 6 years in production, the documentary debuted on HBO in December 2001. It has won 13 awards.

Normal People Scare Me
Appearance On: Paula Zahn and Geraldo At Large

In this compelling documentary, aspiring teen filmmaker Taylor Cross captures life and living with
autism through interviews with over 65 fascinating subjects with Asperger’s syndrome or autism. Taylor’s probing questions and offbeat wit will entertain and educate audiences while shattering the autistic mystique. As Taylor puts it, to “help parents of children with autism and show others that people with autism can do lots of things”.

Keri Bowers and Taylor Cross will present this film along with other new film projects. These new
projects include, The Sandwich Kid, which explores the lives of siblings of people with disabilities, and, ARTS, a film which challenges individuals with talents to work toward the goal of developing a career in the arts with the support of collaborative artists who work in the field.