Press Release
June 21- July 2, 2010
MDI Holdings, Inc. Presents HEAL Film Camp 2010

HEAL/Travolta Film Camp Returns to First Coast

Hollywood Director Joey Travolta and FilmLab Productions to Produce HEAL's Inclusion Film Camp for Kids at University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida...This summer, Hollywood film director Joey Travolta will conduct a two-week filmmaking camp for children on the autism spectrum, sponsored by MDI Holdings, Inc. and the HEAL Foundation (HealAutismNow.org) in collaboration with UNF.

Located on the UNF campus, June 21 - July 2nd, up to 50 young people, ages 10 through 17 years old, 30 of whom are on the autism spectrum and 20 who are siblings and peers, will participate in hands-on activities like acting, writing, producing, and directing to result in a 30-minute short film, made by the young filmmakers.

Travolta's successful film camp format, being produced for the third time in Florida by Karen Sadler with her company FilmLab Productions providing all creative and production services. The film team is set to document the campers' day-to-day experiences and includes the making of a spoof based on a "Siskel & Ebert" styled television show.

As a result of donations by the sponsors, the camp will be offered at no charge. Campers are being nominated by teachers and therapists in Duval, St. Johns and surrounding counties.

Media please contact Karen Sadler

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The HEAL Foundation (Healing Every Autistic Life) 

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Story and photo by Maggie Fitzroy

It's a challenge for 18-year-old Jessica Luksic to talk to people whom she doesn't know well, or to make eye contact with them even if she does.

She has autism, a disorder that can cause social awkwardness and communication problems.

But thanks to the Healing Every Autistic Life [HEAL] Film Camp at the University of North Florida, she had opportunities to interact with many people of all ages during the past two weeks.

She also learned a lot about producing, directing, editing and acting in films. She starred in one too, under the direction of actor/director/producerJoey Travolta, brother of actor John Travolta.

Posted | July 1, 2010 | Jacksonville | Florida Times-Union | Shorelines | full story

HEAL Film Camp - Sponsors
The 2010 Sponsors

MDI Holdings, Inc. 2010 Presenting Sponsor

The company is made up of Medical Partners America (MPA), which builds custom provider networks for self-insured companies, Reassure Technologies International (RTI), which provides software auditing services to healthcare markets, and MDI Government Healthcare Services (GHS), which builds custom provider networks for county, state and federal governments. Founded in 1992, the company has more than 200 employees and is headquartered in Ponte Vedra, Florida.

University of North Florida, 2010 Collaborative Sponsor

HEAL Foundation,  Founding Sponsor

Founded by Bobby and Leslie Weed in collaboration with noted pediatrician Dr. Julie Buckley, all parents of children with Autism. The HEAL Foundation, a non-profit based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is dedicated to supporting the families of children diagnosed with autism. The Foundation is predicated on five conceptual pillars: Education, Awareness, Treatment, Research and Prevention.