The Anyway Campaign for Cystic Fibrosis
Emily Kramer Golinkoff is a 33 year old powerhouse with big eyes and a fatal disease. In 2011 Emily’s condition was deteriorating; she was running out of treatment options, and it was terrifying. Instead of giving up, she decided to do something about it. Emily co-founded Emily’s Entourage, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit dedicated to accelerating research and drug development for Cystic Fibrosis. The urgency of Emily’s condition is spurring revolutionary research and drug development that could help the roughly 30 million people worldwide who suffer from a genetic disease caused by a nonsense mutation, including forms of muscular dystrophy and cancer, as well as Emily’s rare form of Cystic Fibrosis.
Elizabeth Phillipson-Weiner was diagnosed Crohn’s Disease at age 14. Each day since has been a battle with her body, a constant balance between necessary care and her pursuit for quality of life. It’s a struggle that resonates with anyone who suffers from a chronic disease, which is roughly 117 million people, or half of adults in America. As a musician and composer, Elizabeth channeled her experiences into a song called “Anyway”, an anthem to encourage herself and others, a motivation to rise above illness and fear. Inspired by Emily’s strength, she reached out to Emily’s Entourage and they have partnered on a music video campaign that will raise critical Cystic Fibrosis awareness and funds.
The young women spent months gathering the support of Broadway superstars, including two-time Tony nominee Laura Osnes (Grease, Cinderella, Bandstand), Gideon Glick (Spring Awakening, Significant Other), Christy Altomare (Mamma Mia, Anastasia), Javier Muñoz (In The Heights, Hamilton) as well as Hollywood talent such as Sarah Levy (Netflix’s Schitt’s Creek) , who are lending their voices to the song and video. The stars have generously donated their time, with the shared goal of inspiring hope and celebrating the power of community to make change.
“The message of this video is both incredibly personal and also universal. We believe that everyone faces adversity that can, at times, feel intractable. And we believe that when we come together, united around a shared goal, that we’re infinitely more powerful than we ever realized.” – Emily Kramer Golinkoff
Emily’s Entourage is seeking donations in the amount of $9 to shine a light on those left in the dark due to lack of research funding and awareness. With your help, we can shine a light on this monster and vanquish it in an avalanche of BRIGHTNESS. Watch, Share, Donate, Shine! #GIVE9toSHINE
Credits:
Music & Lyrics By: Elizabeth P.W., Nkechi, & Emma Holden
Video Credits:
Presented by: Emily’s Entourage
In Association with: Teddy & Tracker Productions
Director: Alejandra Parody
Executive Producers: Emily Kramer Golinkoff, Liza Kramer
Producer: Elizabeth PW
Co-Producer: David Kramer
Associate Producer: Jess Vogel
Story by: Alejandra Parody
Director of Photography: Luke Taylor
Editor: Carlos Perez Segarra
Production Designer: Jayne Clark
Makeup: Kat Carollo, Katie Sharp
Sound Mixer: Dylan McKinstry
Colorist: Ryan Berger / Irving Harvey
VFX: Jordan Fuller
1st Assistant Director: Lily van Leeuwen
1st Assistant Camera: Taylor Antisdel
Gaffer: Rome Peterson
Key Grip: Andrew Wofford
Grip: Alex Pearson
1st Unit Director of Photography: Chris Willmore
2nd Unit Director of Photography: Daniel Selby
3rd Unit Director of Photography: Marina King
Production Coordinator: Mia Malone
Cast:
Emily: Adrienne Hillis
Lizzy: McKenzie Robinson
Mia: Diannique Quiles-Guzman
Mia’s Mom: Diana Guzman
Emily’s Dad: Shayne Bevilacqua
Lizzy’s Mom: Ebony Pullum
Dance Teacher: Marla Kaine
Fireman: John Flynn
Policeman: Sean McCabe
Ballerinas: Malia Gamble, Melania Zalipsky, Victoria Zalipsky, Toni Wilson, Alicia Chu
Emily’s Friends: Lily Caputo, Olivia Reitz Movie Goers: Kristina Way, Brendan Taylor, Sharon Pearson
Townspeople: Natalie Sandone, Juan Nolivos, Michael Agnello, Michael Esquilin, Tristian Carter-Berry, Milan Cheeks, Brendan Taylor
Thank you to Build On and Mr. Tom Reed
Special Thanks:
Laura Osnes, Javier Muñoz, Christy Altomare, Sarah Levy, Gideon Glick, Obie O’Brien, Andrea Freundlich, Adam & Emily Goldman, Abby Phillipson, David Weiner, Hallie and Stew Friedman, Tilda Mann, Graciela Posada, Michael Kaufman, Jan Swenson, Ben Cohn, Patrick Vassel, Chelsea Nachman, Samantha Stoller, Carianne Older, Kerry Mack, Irving Harvey, Tanya Coghlan, James Walsh, Lauren Class Schneider, Victoria Weinberg, Ben Goldberg, Ben Edelman, Danielle Carlacci, Kelli Bartlett, Kate Ferber, Lilli Cooper, Nancy Hillis, Bruce Jones, Eastern Effects Lainie Segal, Keystone Pictures, Narberth Police Department, Narberth Fire Department, Swan Dancewear, Village Treats, The Narberth Cinema, The Narberth Bookstore,
Anyway – Song Credits
Produced by: Dylan Mckinstry
Recorded by: Dylan Mckinstry, Arbor Day House, Brooklyn NY
Rich Hill, Manhattan Center, New York NY
James Walsh, Threshold Studios, New York NY
Stephen Koszler, Revolution Recording, Toronto Ontario, Canada
Mastering: Mike Tierney
Ukulele/Trombone: Elizabeth PW
Guitar/Banjo: Dylan Mckinstry
Bass: Simon Willson
Drums: Connor Baker
Backing Vocals: Kate Ferber
TeddyTracker Music (BMI) Elizabeth PW Music (ASCAP)