We gratefully acknowledge and appreciate support from the following Benefactors:
Supporters
Film Commission of Valle d’Aosta
The Film Commission, along with its Foundation, supports and develops the movie and audiovisual industry to promote the area and to foster local entrepreneurship and employment. In addition, it trains, coordinates film exhibitions and protects and promotes the local audiovisual assets and patronage.
Aosta Valley Region
The autonomous region of Aosta Valley is located in northwest Italy bordered by France and Switzerland. Lying in the Western Alps, it’s known for the iconic, snow-capped peaks the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa and Gran Paradiso. Major ski resorts include Courmayeur and Cervinia. The region’s countryside is dotted with medieval castles and fortresses, such as the 14th-century Castello Fénis and Castello di Verrès. ― Google
City of Aosta
Aosta, the only capital of the Aosta Valley, is also known as the Rome of the Alps: its history is linked to that of Rome and traces of its domination can still be seen today, alongside the city’s medieval treasures. Surrounded by the Alps, this destination offers incredible beauty and a truly unique atmosphere – Aosta Tourism site
PA Film Office
We have two passions: film and Pennsylvania. Our mission is to help filmmakers make great films in PA using the expertise, talent, tax incentives and beautiful locations of our state – PA Film Office website
Reading Musical Foundation
Over 80 years old, RMF is a public charity that provides financial support for music presenters in Berks County, music scholarships by audition and in response to financial need, and extensive music outreach, including programs in most of Berks County’s public and parochial schools – RMF website
Reading Film Office
A key role of the ReadingFilm Office is to continue to grow educational programs, events and activities to engage the community. Using film and filmmaking as means for storytelling, bringing attention to significant societal issues and providing a voice to all members of the community is integral to the ReadingFilm Office’s mission and values. A regularly scheduled series of events and programs throughout the year engage the community, students, and filmmakers and enhance the image of Berks county as a film destination – ReadingFilm website
The Carolyn & Jerry Holleran Foundation
This is a private foundation, headquartered in Wyomissing, PA. The foundation supports the arts, social services and community development in Reading-Berks, PA.
John Pierre Battersby Campitelli, who has helped more than 400 adoptees connect with their origins and their families for the past 30 years. He moderates a private social media group to connect adoptees and build their communities.
Social Welfare History Archives, University of Minnesota
International Social Services (ISS) – USA
ISS-USA mobilizes a domestic and international network of social work, legal, and other professionals to connect children, adults and families separated by borders with the services and support they need – ISS website
Baby Scoop Era Research Initiative
This organization, lead by Karen Wilson-Buterbaugh, provides research and inquiry into adoption practices between 1945 and 1972. Wilson-Buterbaugh is the author of the seminal book, The Baby Scoop Era: Unwed Mothers, Infant Adoption, Forced Surrender
Donors
Tutti Posti
Lisa Fulmer
Meglio
Dena Hammel
Jo Painter & Mike Hohl
Patricia L. Perfect
Bello
Theresa & Jim Bernardo
Joseph Birli
Virginia & Craig Dodge
Doris & Elliot Leisawitz
Randy & Kathy Miller
Marily Seiders
Buono
Laura & Michael DiCindio
Theresa Smith & Carlos Vila
Elaine & Ed Soltis
Bonnie & Phil Versace
Posto
Josh Aichenbaum
Joe & Ann Albert
Julie & Joey Alessandrini
Jeff Barson & John Weitzel
Nadine Bean & Gary Bianchini
Linda Bell
Iris Bellman
David & Clare Blaise
Chris & Dianne Bucolo
Geri & Sam Bucolo
Matthew & Stacey Bucolo
Steve & Colleen Burroughs
Lynne Burns
Jerry Camper-Schearer
Dave & Cathy Casali
Anne & Jeff Case
Mark & Pat Cheshul
Barry & Anndria Ciabbattoni
Diane Maloney Conrad
Cathy & Scott Manley
Mike & Maureen Marabella
Ruth & Nick Martelli
David C. & Sherri Mathews
Brian McCoy
Carol & Pete McCoy
Doug Messinger
Rita Miller
Kevin Mohn
Marguerite Mary Nocchi
Mike Pardo
Mary O’Halloran & Phil Possanza
Toni & Jim Reece
Linda Reedy
Bob Reinert
Leigh Rye
Adri Botana & Mark Salvatore
Suzanne Conrad
Susan T. Davies
Camille DeMarco & John McCormack
Susan Denaro
Lori Donofrio-Galley & Rick Galley
Dan Gallagher
Tony Gerber
Tracy & Joe Grajewski
Katie Hannon
Jim & Inger Heller
Barbara J. Herndon
Chris Heslop
Amy Hudak
Tammy & Dave Kriebel
Michael Lacey
Alysa Lambert
Sue Lange & Tommy
Michele Lynch
oanie Sellari
Tina & Roger Sensenig
Debbi Silas
Robin & Allan Sodomsky
Dave Speace
Kathy & Bob Swope
Lori & Bob Toedter
Fernanda Tucci
Ralia C. Vardaxis
Doug Warner & Jim T. McDonald
Jane Weil
Carol & Dick Wells
Ruhi Akhtarjahan & Jim West
Cara McMenamin Wing & Kennard Wing
Jeff Woytovich
Benjamin W. Wright
Margaret Yevics
Stacey Zaremba
Sgabello
Blake Ashman Kipervser
Elana & Pete Asimakopoulos
Robert & Joyce Brill
Jason Brown
Tim Carr
Maria & Tony Damore
Dale Gresh
Chiara Griffin
Mercedes Hoy
Pier Ignozzi Shaffer
Annarose Ingara-Milch
Myra Jones
Lisa Jordan
Bertha Knisely
Adny Majid
Tama & David McConnell
Debbie DeMarco & Tim Antosy
Donna & Dave Doney
Crystal Edwards
Kenneth Fisher
Sara Galosi
Kathy Galtere
Traci Mindler
Adele Miskie
Karen Nein
Deanna Reuben
Susan Rohn
Rosemarie & Scott Sandman
Cindy Segenberger
Michelle Tomasso
Hollis Trainor