Personal Film Wins Award for Local FilmmakerRead the article about our award in the Jewish Exponent. READ MORE >
My Million Dollar Mom Wins Best Drama Award at Tampa Bay Underground Film FestivalMy Million Dollar Mom has won the Best Drama Award at the Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival (TBUFF)! READ MORE >
Philadelphia Agenda with Brad SegallAuthor, screenwriter and producer of the book and movie "My Million Dollar Mom" Ross Schriftman and actress Susan Moses, talking about the movie and book and a program that's been developed with the goal of raising awareness about dementia and how families can cope. LISTEN NOW >
My Million Dollar Mom Recieves 7 Nominations at TBUFFMy Million Dollar Mom has received nominations in 7 categories at the Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival! READ MORE >
My Million Dollar Mom Accepted into the Tampa Bay Underground Film FestivalWe are so excited to announce that our film has been accepted into the Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival (TBUFF). TBUFF was founded by award-winning Bay Area filmmakers, actors, critics, artists and cinephiles to catch the independent films that fall through the cracks and end up... underground. With most independent films going straight to home video, TBUFF offers cast and crew the opportunity to see their movie on the big screen in digital sound at a real theater, as well as marketing, promotion and accolades to shore up distribution prospects. The 2018 Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival will be held December 6 to December 9 in Tampa, Florida. READ MORE >
Berks Encore Senior Expo Informational and FunRoss Schriftman's presentation of My Million Dollar Mom was covered the the Reading Eagle. READ ARTICLE >
My Million Dollar Mom Launches "Presentation in a Box" ProgramRoss Schriftman, author, screenwriter and producer of the book and film, My Million Dollar Mom, is proud to announce the availability of the My Million Dollar Mom "Presentation in a Box" program for community events and continuing education initiatives. READ MORE >
Million Dollar Mom: A Story Of Alzheimer's, Loss & LoveIn his new film, Ross Schriftman captures the challenges of caring for his mother while she was suffering from dementia. READ MORE >
Million Dollar Mom Film DebutsThe Jewish Sacred Aging published an announcement about the debut of My Million Dollar Mom. VIEW NOW >
Behind the Music for My Million Dollar MomView our latest video about the music behind our movie. VIEW NOW >
Ross Interviewed on WNPV's BuxMont LiveRoss Schriftman and Kevin Jameson, founder of the Dementia Society of America, were interviewed. LISTEN NOW >
Premieres of our Short Film AnnouncedWe are pleased to announce three upcoming opportunities to view our short film. READ MORE >
Over 50 Years of Acting Experience Come Together
With The Cast of My Million Dollar Mom Ross Schriftman is pleased to announce the leading cast members for his film that addresses the issue of a mother's growing dementia condition and the son who must make a difficult decision between career and family. READ MORE >
Director & Line Producer Chosen for My Million Dollar MomRoss Schriftman is pleased to announce that Director Kevin Hackenberg and Line Producer Paul Irwin are part of the creative team making his film. READ MORE >
Interview with Rabbi Richard Address of Jewish Sacred AgingRabbi Richard Address chats with Ross Schriftman about Alzheimer’s Disease, and his documentary film about his mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s. LISTEN >
Dementia and Alzheimer: Kevin Jameson and Ross Schriftman Radio InterviewListen to our interview with Thomas Kramer of WWDB 860 AM. LISTEN >
My Million Dollar Mom Featured in The IntelligencerRead the wonderful coverage about the filming of My Million Dollar Mom in The Intelligencer. OPEN ARTICLE >
Ross Schriftman Interviewed by Judy Wechter of The Circle of Life CoalitionJoin Ross Schriftman as he shares his story with The Circle of Life Coalition at a their seminar on Thursday, August 3, 2017 from 8:15am to 9:15am at The McGlinn Conference and Spirituality Center, 460 St. Bernardine Street Reading, PA 19607. WATCH INTERVIEW >
Ross Schriftman to Speak to The Circle of Life Coalition on 08/03/17Join Ross Schriftman as he shares his story with The Circle of Life Coalition at a their seminar on Thursday, August 3, 2017 from 8:15am to 9:15am at The McGlinn Conference and Spirituality Center, 460 St. Bernardine Street Reading, PA 19607. DOWNLOAD FLYER >
Short Film Version of My Million Dollar Mom, To Be Produced This Summer in Philadelphia Area and HarrisburgMy Million Dollar Mom, LLC will be producing a short film version of their drama, My Million Dollar Mom, later this summer. Shooting will take place in the Philadelphia suburbs and in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. READ MORE >
My Million Dollar Mom Short Film to Include Song/Prayer Mi'Shebeirach by Debbie FriedmanMy Million Dollar Mom, LLC has acquired the rights to include Mi'Shebeirach, a Jewish song/prayer of healing that was written, sung and produced by the late Jewish folk singer Debbie Friedman, in their film titled My Million Dollar Mom. The prayer, included in Jewish worship services, asks God for healing for those who are sick and strength for their caregivers. READ MORE >
Radio Interview with Thomas Kramer, host of Speaking Of on WCHE 1520 AMListen to our interview by Thomas Kramer of WCHE. LISTEN >
Interviewed Focused on Dementia and the Stages of Alzheimer'sListen to our interview by John O'Hara of WFYL. LISTEN >
My Million Dollar Mom Placed in the Top 100 of the 2017 Emerging Screenwriters Shoot Your Sizzle CompetitionOur film has made it to the next step! Emerging Screenwriters Screenplay Competition is brought to you by the International Screenwriters’ Association. READ MORE >
My Million Dollar Mom Selected as Quarter-Finalist in the 2016 ScreenCraft Family-Friendly Screenplay Contest Culled from over 900 submissions, My Millon Dollar Mom was selected as one of the quarter-finalists in the Family-Friendly category. READ MORE >
Ross Schriftman Interviewed by Dawn Stensland Mendte of WJLP 3's Another ThingGreat news. Ross was interviewed by local TV reporter Dawn Stensland Mendte about his book and film project, My Million Dollar Mom. We are making great progress. Help us raise the funds so we can produce our film by making a charitable donation today and by spreading the word. Thank you. WATCH >
Ross Interviewed on WNPV's BuxMont LiveRoss Schriftman was interviewed about My Million Dollar Mom - the book and upcoming film. LISTEN NOW >
After Loss, How Do We Go On?Ross Schriftman appeared as a guest blogger on the Jewish Sacred Aging website. Jewish Sacred Aging is a forum for the Jewish Community with resources and texts that feature discussions on the implications of the revolution in longevity for Baby Boomers and their families. READ MORE >
Ross Schriftman Interviewed by Gerontologist John O'HaraListen to our interview about long term care insurance and My Million Dollar Mom. LISTEN >
Acceptance into Filmmakers Collaborative OrganizationMy Million Dollar Mom has been accepted into the Filmmakers Collaborative Organization, which helps independent film producers around the world READ MORE >
News coverage of Shirley's Run, August 2016We are thankful to have had both NBC & ABC of Philadelphia come out to cover Shirley's Run. WATCH >
Ross Schriftman was Interviewed on PHL17Ross Schriftman was interviewed on PHL 17's morning show about Shirley's Run 5K & Dog Walk and about My Million Dollar Mom. WATCH >
My Million Dollar Mom Script Selected as Semifinalist in Drama Category of the StoryPros Screenwriting ContestWe are happy to report that our script was chosen as a semifinalist in The StoryPros Awards Screenplay Contest! READ MORE >
My Million Dollar Mom Script Selected as Quarterfinalist in Drama Category of the StoryPros Screenwriting ContestThe StoryPros Awards Screenplay Contest is a contest where scripts compete against other scripts in five genre categories. Three prizes are awarded in each category, and an overall Grand Prize Winner is selected from all scripts submitted. This contest seeks to find and reward the best genre screenplays, which are bought and produced more often than the "serious" screenplays that usually dominate screenplay contests. The script of My Million Dollar Mom has been chosen as a quarterfinalist in the drama category. Only 21% of scripts advance to this stage. READ MORE >
My Million Dollar Mom on Emerging Screenwriters 2015 TOP 100 ListMy Million Dollar Mom is amongst 100 films that made it to the 2015 Top 100 List. Emerging Screenwriters is both a Screenplay Competition and Script Analysis Service brought to you by the International Screenwriters' Association. READ MORE >
My Million Dollar Mom featured in Jewish ExponentWhen Shirley Schriftman died in 2009, her son Ross dealt with the loss the only way he knew how - by writing. He began jotting down memories and stories of life with his mom. The flow of memories was eventually compiled into his 2011 memoir, My Million Dollar Mom. READ MORE >
My Million Dollar Mom is a Semifinalist in the StoryPros Awards Screenplay ContestThe StoryPros Awards Screenplay Contest is a contest where scripts compete against other scripts in five genre categories. Three prizes are awarded in each category, and an overall Grand Prize Winner is selected from all scripts submitted. This contest seeks to find and reward the best genre screenplays, which are bought and produced more often the the "serious" screenplays that usually dominate screenplay contests. READ MORE >
Ross Schriftman Interviewed on Philadelphia Agenda with Brad SegallBrad speaks to Ross Schriftman, author of "My Million Dollar Mom" and Claire Day, Senior Vice President of the Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter.
6ABC Coverage of Crowdfunding Party6ABC (PHL17) was on set at our crowdfunding party. Check out the clip.
Crowdfunding Launched for My Million Dollar MomMy Million Dollar Mom has launched its crowdfunding campaign at Indiegogo with the goal of raising $29,029 by May 18, 2015 (for those into geography, that happens to be the same number in feet of Mt. Everest).
Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter Partners with "My Million Dollar Mom" FilmmakerThe Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter has partnered with Ross Schriftman, filmmaker and producer of the upcoming movie, "My Million Dollar Mom." The film highlights the story of Shirley Schriftman, the filmmaker's mother, who died of Alzheimer's in 2009. The Delaware Valley Chapter is providing promotional support for the film project. Schriftman's production company, My Million Dollar Mom LLC plans to increase awareness and understanding about Alzheimer's through the film and raise funds for the Chapter.
Meet Happy GirlWatch this short video of Happy Girl, my Mom's Katrina Rescue dog. Happy Girl is the gift Mom left behind to keep me company. Happy Girl is going to be in our film, My Million Dollar Mom. I have to pay her in dog biscuits. WATCH VIDEO >
Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or another dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees. If you notice any of them, please see a doctor.
Join us for a 5k run and dog walk to benefit The Shirley Schriftman Fund for Animals on Sunday, August 17th!
At the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Copenhagen, scientists described five trials that taking the unprecedented step of testing drugs that may prevent the onset of the neurodegenerative disease in people not yet experiencing cognitive decline.
The participants in the trial are all at high risk of developing Alzheimer's either because they carry two copies of the ApoE4 gene, which is associated with a strong chance of developing the disease, or a genetic mutation that triggers the condition much earlier in life, during the 40s.
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