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Gifts From The Heart

Eric is nine. He was pronounced terminal after his heart and lung transplant was diagnosed inoperable. His family will take you on a journey into their struggles raising a terminal child. The Piburns believe in living life to it's fullest and they started a bucket list for Eric. Follow Eric and the kid rock band, Beyond Chaotic, as they attempt to fulfill one of Eric's bucket list items.

  • Cindy Karafilis
    Director
  • Shiminga Forney
    Director
  • Cindy Karafilis
    Writer
  • Shiminga Forney
    Producer
  • Cindy Karafilis
    Producer
  • Eric Piburn
    Key Cast
  • Randi Piburn
    Key Cast
  • David Piburn
    Key Cast
  • Alex Piburn
    Key Cast
  • Devon Bilek
    Key Cast
  • Dominic Fusco
    Key Cast
  • James Caden Hamilton
    Key Cast
  • Alexandra Karafilis
    Key Cast
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  • Maximus Karafilis
    Key Cast
    Schoolbus Diaries, PokeAlypse
  • Jane Soliman
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 15, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    1080 HD,
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Cindy Karafilis, Shiminga Forney

This is my first film, I never set out to be a filmmaker. But, I am the mother of two amazing little actors, singers and musicians. I know Eric and his family personally. And, my kids were in a position to help Eric with a bucket list item, so they did. I simply told his story.

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Director Statement

Do everything from the heart, no matter how small the task, and the world around you will flourish with goodness and love. <3