10/15/17 Filmed Jamie's radical physical therapy session at a John Hopkins facility in Baltimore, MD utilizing state of the art medical technology. 

 

9/17/17 Filmed Jamie and several of her cast mates highlighted with a voice lesson at the studio of Broadway vet and top vocal coach David Sabella

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5/15/17  Filmed Jamie participating in a roundtable conversation with casting directors Donna McKenna, Harley Kaplan and  Joy Dewing to discuss the importance of inclusion in casting.

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8/29/16:  Filmed Jamie waterskiing with the Leap of Faith waterski in Sandy Hook Connecticut.

 

 

6/21/16:  Opening Night of The Healing by Samuel D. Hunter! Jamie is part of an amazing ensemble cast of actors in this ground breaking new American play produced Off Broadway by Theatre Breaking Through Barriers and a New York Times Crtic's pick! www.TbTb.org

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11/7/15:  An exciting day as we shot Jamie's fundraising event for the launch of her inclusive performing arts conservatory

Thisabilty. Check out the wonderful work she's doing to training the next generation of mixed ability artists www.ThisAbilityArts.org

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7/11/15: A lot has happened in the last few months! We shot on location for two days in Conneticut which was a great success! Big thanks to our wonderful crew and everyone who shared their time with us in April. We've also had some meetings with potential funders and are looking forward to the next stage of our documentary. 

 

 

12/20/14:  Our shoot on October 30th of Jamie walking in the exoskeleton was a success beyond all expectation. Thank you Mt. Sinai Hospital  and our amazing crew for making this possible. What has transpired from then to now completely pivots the narrative. For an in depth update  please read the post on www.IAintPlayinFilms.com

 

10/25/14: On Thursday October 30th we will be filming Jamie walking in a robotic exsoskeleton with a full crew! After months of logistics and waiting for hospital clearance we get to witness on film Jamie walking on Fifth Avenue and Central Park!

 

08/10/14: We started shooting with a full crew!!! The day was productive and fulfilling. Three scenes were filmed including one on one interviews, a provocative round table convervastion between Jamie and other professionals of mixed abilities 

 

06/01/14: We are happy to announce that we are recipients of the Fiscal Sponsorship Opportunity Grant. This is our first grant award and we are grateful to the NY Foundation for the Arts. This grant will make it possible for our brilliant DIrector of Photography, Cybel Martin and crew to begin principal photography.

 

03/13/14: We are beyond proud of Jamie; she appeared live on NBC Today Show's Everyone Has a Story. She spoke to Kathie Lee and Hoda Kob with grace and eloquence about her journey after her severely debilitating allergic reaction. And she gave a heartfelt performance of 'You Find a Way', a song written originally for her by Kathie Lee Gifford and David Friedman. So honored that Jamie's inspirational story was able to reach and connect to millions of Americans. You can officially view Jamie's stunning appearance & performance here. Check out the pictures above!

 

01/23/14: David Sabella-Mills, one of the top vocal / singing coaches in the business gave Jamie a vocal lesson in his New York City studio. David gifted us with his acute generosity and insight. Check out David's amazing work: www.sabellamills.com

 

12/30/13: Wearing a robbotic exoskeleton, Jamie Petrone walked a ground-breaking 209 meters in just under 6 minutes and climbed a full flight of stairs! Please check out our video page for a video slideshow of Jamie's walk.