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This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 18, 2011.
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A huge thank you for helping to get Jay's story out. Jay and the team will send you a video message expressing our gratitude.
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Rise and Shine DVD and thank you video message from Jay and the team. Help make this happen! Be the first to get the DVD.
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Rise and Shine Blu-Ray DVD and thank you video from Jay and the team. Includes special bonus footage from the film. Be the first to get the DVD. Help get Jay's story told!
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By popular demand: Jay DeMerit designed t-shirt plus Rise and Shine DVD (not Blu-Ray DVD) and thank you video message from Jay and the team.
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Jay DeMerit designed t-shirt plus Rise and Shine Blu-Ray DVD (or DVD) with special bonus footage along with thank you video message from Jay and the team. *Little known fact: Jay graduated college with an industrial design degree and likes getting artsy.
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Limited Edition "Rise and Shine: The Jay Demerit Story" poster plus Jay DeMerit designed t-shirt plus Rise and Shine Blu-Ray DVD (or DVD) with bonus footage plus thank you video message from Jay and the team.
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Special thank you in the film plus a personal phone call from the directors of the film plus Limited Edition "Rise and Shine: The Jay Demerit Story" poster plus Jay DeMerit designed t-shirt plus Rise and Shine Blu-Ray DVD (or DVD).
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Autographed Jay DeMerit jersey plus special thank you in the film plus a personal phone call from the directors of the film plus Limited Edition "Rise and Shine: The Jay Demerit Story" poster plus Jay DeMerit designed t-shirt plus Rise and Shine Blu-Ray DVD (or DVD).
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Autographed Jay DeMerit jersey plus special thank you in the film plus cleats signed by Jay DeMerit plus a personal phone call from Jay DeMerit plus Limited Edition "Rise and Shine: The Jay Demerit Story" poster plus Jay DeMerit designed t-shirt plus Rise & Shine Blu-Ray DVD (or DVD). Additionally receive a special PUMA prize pack. Jay is a PUMA sponsored athlete and PUMA has offered to donate prize packs to help the film. You are a legend!
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Autographed Jay DeMerit jersey plus special thank you in the film plus Limited Edition "Rise and Shine: The Jay Demerit Story" poster plus Jay DeMerit designed t-shirt plus Rise & Shine Blu-Ray DVD (or DVD). You are a legend! PLUS a training session with Jay for you (or your child) and teammates!!! *Training session in Vancouver only
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Executive Producer credit in the film plus autographed Jay DeMerit jersey plus cleats signed by Jay DeMerit plus a personal phone call from Jay DeMerit plus Limited Edition "Rise and Shine: The Jay Demerit Story" poster plus Jay DeMerit designed t-shirt plus Rise and Shine Blu-Ray DVD (or DVD). Additionally receive an extra special PUMA prize pack. Jay is a PUMA sponsored athlete and PUMA has offered to donate prize packs to help the film. You are a super legend!
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First 2 people to pledge will get cleats which Jay wore in the 2010 World Cup which contain special design by Jay DeMerit plus Executive Producer credit in the film plus autographed Jay DeMerit jersey plus cleats signed by Jay DeMerit plus a personal phone call from Jay DeMerit plus Limited Edition "Rise and Shine: The Jay Demerit Story" poster plus Jay DeMerit designed t-shirt plus Rise and Shine Blu-Ray DVD (or DVD). Additionally receive an extra extra special PUMA prize pack. Jay is a PUMA sponsored athlete and PUMA has offered to donate prize packs to help the film. You are a beyond a legend! Additionally, each person will get to spend a day with Jay hanging out and playing soccer either in your city or a mutually convenient location (expenses not paid).
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Rise and Shine was the result of Jay's friends wanting to get his story out. 6 months before the 2010 World Cup, Ranko and Nick approached Jay with the idea of documenting his journey. Ranko and Jay had played college soccer together in Chicago and Jay obliged. Neither had any formal film experience (Nick is an attorney and Ranko an acupuncturist) but their love for soccer and their determination to have Jay's story told made the decision easy. However, one week before the film was set to begin shooting the director notified them that he was unable to direct to project due to family issues.
The pair had a decision to make - put an end to the project or give it a go. Juggling their day jobs, draining their savings, maxing their credit cards (and borrowing the rest) the two set out on a year-long journey that culminated in a 92-minute film, one they hope will inspire and entertain many with its message of hope and self-determination. With the help of a fresh out of college (and extremely talented) Cinematographer named Zach Salsman (www.zachsalsman.com), the movie was completed. It is amazing what the power of the mind, technology, and a positive attitude can do. It's also amazing the two haven't killed each other in the process.
For more on Ranko's unique story please read this UK Guardian article:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/football-league-blog/2011/apr/04/jay-demerit-watford-usa-film
