Grand Entertainment & Music Inc (GMSC)

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The NAMI Letter (typo corrected)

Burried in the online Press Kit for the movie CANVAS premiering today at the Hampton's International Film Festival is this letter from the Executive Director of NAMI to Joe Greco, director of CANVAS. Besides sharing in revenues from the movie soundtrack this is important to GMSC investors because the success of this film will help Qbanito "cross over" to the English market. There may be synergies found in cross promotion: perhaps Qbanito will appear at a benefit concert for NAMI etc. Because of CANVAS Qbanito will be established among the "Who's Who" in English Land. If his other ducks are lined up this will open important doors. Because of it's sensitive and authentic portrayal of Schizophrenia millions of people whose lives have been affected will see this film. Most films are quickly forgotten. CANVAS will be around a long time because it has a powerful constituency and serves a much higher purpose--Qbanito will be there.

NAMI
The Nation's Voice on Mental Illness

July 25, 2006

Mr. Joseph Greco
20249 Inland Lane
Malibu, CA 90265

Dear Joe,

Thank you for helping to make the recent National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) annual convention in Washington, D.C. a success by allowing us to hold a private screening of your unfinished film, CANVAS.

Drawing an audience of approximately 1,000 people and receiving a long, standing ovation, the film clearly was one of the highlights of the convention. It had a powerful impact on members. It is one of the few dramatic films that can be considered authentic in its portrayal of Schizophrenia--presenting both heart-breaking and heart-warming dimensions, and even touches of humor.

NAMI members have praised Marcia Gay Harden, Joe Pantaliano, and Devon Gearhart for their performances, which are marked by realism, balance, and great sensitivity. They also have commented that CANVAS has the potential to touch the general public more than the movie A BEAUTIFUL MIND--which was itself a breakthrough--because the film focuses not on a Nobel Prize-winning mathematician, but an ordinary family. CANVAS is a story that people can identify with.

The film also is more than dramatic entertainment. It will provide public education and help reduce the stigma that traditionally has surrounded mental illness, while reinforcing messages of hope.

NAMI looks forward to helping promote the film once it is finished. Thank you for making it, and again, for sharing it with us.


Sincerely,

Michael J. Fitzpatrick, M.S.W
Executive Director

http://canvasthefilm.com/Online%20Press%20kit.pdf