There are many issues associated with organ donation and transplantation. These issues span from political to financial, from spiritual to moral. Because healthy organs continue to be buried every day and the need for those organs is enormous, these issues have to be addressed. Gifted-The Docuseries will tell the complete and accurate stories of both tragedy and victory to encourage a nationwide social discussion.
We’re proud to partner with The Maddog Strong Foundation for our fundraising efforts in support of Gifted–The Docuseries. The Maddog Strong Foundation is a public 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization created in honor of Maddie “Maddog” Grobmeier who passed away unexpectedly from an asthma attack the day after her 18th birthday. Maddie inspired many by donating her organs and tissues so that others could live on to do amazing things for the world.
As the parents of an organ donor, we understand first-hand the lasting impact donation makes but most people don’t. That’s why Gifted-The Docuseries is so incredibly important. It will bring a national audience the experience and show the lifesaving impact donation makes on a grand scale.
The purpose of this whole project, to get the word out for people to understand and to talk to their families, that would be the single most important thing that could happen.
As a donor mom, I have watched and read many stories about transplant recipients. There are very few that touch on the organ donor. Gifted-The Docuseries encompasses ALL aspects of donation. This would have been very beneficial at the time of my daughter's death. There were so many unanswered questions. Gifted-The Docuseries sparks curiosity about the process of organ donation. When curiosity is sparked, deep cycles of learning can be achieved. Once a person has learned, I feel confident that this series will empower them to say “yes” to donation.
The trailer will introduce sponsors and contributors to the project. The trailer is fully funded and was completed in July 2021.
We are currently seeking funding to produce a full episode pilot which will be developed, tested and used to shop the Gifted Docuseries to streaming services and networks.
We are also seeking funding to produce the full season after the series is picked up. A full five-episode season will be developed and released.
Executive Producer
Robert is a novelist, screenwriter and critical care nurse who has dedicated most of his career to the field of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. He authored the book, Gifted, and is a keynote speaker and subject matter expert on the topic of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
Executive Producer
Producer
Josh is an Emmy-winning video producer with 20 years of experience creating compelling corporate films, television commercials and online marketing video for businesses and causes. He holds a BA in Film and Video from Columbia College Chicago and an MA in Communication from University of Illinois. Josh is also an FAA commercially licensed drone pilot.
Production Team
Chris is an Emmy-winning video producer. His production experience includes corporate film, television commercials, online marketing video and a number of independent projects and films. He holds a BA in Visual Communication from the University of Illinois and is an FAA commercially licensed drone pilot.
Production Team
The Maddog Strong Foundation, a public 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, accepts all donations on behalf of Gifted Productions.
