Dear Grandpa, It’s Michael
About Our Project
“Dear Grandpa, It’s Michael” is the real story of Michael, who was diagnosed with Autism at age four, and was told he wouldn’t amount to much because of it. Now, 15 year-old Michael writes a letter to his Grandpa in heaven, detailing the full life he has enjoyed and his hopes for the future.
Our project is a short film that conveys how every child, with the right support, has an opportunity to live a full life. As his latest school project is to write a personal journey about life, Michael begins a letter to his grandpa, and mentions some of the accomplishments and obstacles that have brought him to where he is today.
Every child deserves an opportunity to live the best version of their life, and that will look different for each and every unique situation. Let’s strive in continuing to educate others – from those who have just received a diagnosis, to family, or friends – to never give up, to never stop trying. This is our global community, and our voices and stories need to be heard. One issue we need to speak on is the social safety-net created to nurture and educate children into adulthood, as well as impacts and changes to care, housing, and employment as children reach maturity.
Please join us as we follow Karen and Michael’s journey and celebrate all of his wins together!
Our Team
MICHAEL, The Star – Michael has the most genuine soul you’ll ever come to know and has beautiful energy. His personality exudes realness which makes anyone him stove that much harder. He loves Star Wars, Marvel, and of course, Captain America. He also loves gaming and his dog, Loki. Michael was diagnosed with Autism from an early age, but that hasn’t kept him from what he loves to do – like training therapy dogs or riding horses! He regularly overcomes adversity and wins you over with his captivating smile and charisma. Michael continues to prove to himself and us that anything is possible with love and support.
Our Team
TY GREENIDGE, Producer— With a desire to be an advocate for human rights, Tyrone believed if we could save one child, we can change the world. Throughout his path to founding My Three Angels Pictures, he worked and became an advisor for a number of philanthropic organizations looking to promote and expand awareness of their work using film as a medium of expression. Hats On For Awareness (mental health), Autism Sings, Canadian Doctors for Refugees, Friends of Syria to name a few. He worked for eight years as a top Toronto casting agent and co-produced an award-winning short “The Curiosity of Penny Parker”.
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MITHRAN MAHARAJAN, Lead Director – is a film director, screenwriter and producer known for making movies with cross cultural backdrops across multiple genres. Mithran wrote, produced and directed a series of short films which were part of infamous Tamil TV show Nalaya Iyakunar from India. Through the show he was awarded best director, best film and best special effects award by renowned film makers like Writer/Director K.Bagyaraj, Director Sundar.C , Director Vikraman.He then produced and directed Figment (2015) from Canada which won him best film award and was screened at film festivals across the globe.
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ANTHONY CARNIELLO – is a recent graduate from Toronto Film School and an aspiring filmmaker/editor with a huge passion. Being autistic himself. He connected with this story and the struggles of living through life having autism. In Anthony's background, he has recently directed a short film that he wrote titled “Making A Friend.” "Our Father." A documentary that won many people’s hearts and was nominated at the Toronto Film School Festival of film. Anthony's goal is to create projects that can bring people together, be remembered for generations, and change the world.
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