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      Abay Movies on February 21

      Congrats Folks! Looking forward to watch the work as well as some updates, when you can!

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      Zeresenay Mehari on February 19

      Thanks Lori. That is a great help. We are getting close.

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      Lori Precious on February 18

      Hey L&Z
      I posted your Kickstarter campaign on an Ethiopian adoption site---hope you get some takers!
      Good luck!!!
      Lori Precious

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Special thank you on the OBLIVION website, 2 digital images by the director from his Oblivion series, authentic Ethiopian hand woven scarf, plus OBLIVION tote bag, signed copy of OBLIVION DVD (upon DVD release), 2 tickets to a preview screening of OBLIVION in NYC before it officially premieres (transportation not included), Hand made Ethiopian blanket, plus Special Thanks credit in the film titles of OBLIVION.

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Special thank you on the OBLIVION website, 2 digital images by the director from his Oblivion series, authentic Ethiopian hand woven scarf, plus OBLIVION tote bag, signed copy of OBLIVION DVD (upon DVD release), 2 tickets to a preview screening of OBLIVION in NYC before it officially premieres (transportation not included), Hand made Ethiopian blanket, Special Thanks credit in the film titles of OBLIVION, plus 30 min skype session with the director of Oblivion to discuss the film in more depth.

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Special thank you on the OBLIVION website, 2 digital images by the director from his Oblivion series, authentic Ethiopian hand woven scarf, plus OBLIVION tote bag, signed copy of OBLIVION DVD (upon DVD release), 2 tickets to a preview screening of OBLIVION in NYC before it officially premieres (transportation not included), Hand made Ethiopian blanket, Special Thanks credit in the film titles of OBLIVION, plus 30 min skype session with the director of Oblivion to discuss the film in more depth, plus ASSOCIATE PRODUCER credit on the official completed OBLIVION film.

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Zeresenay is an award-winning writer/director. Born and raised In Ethiopia and a graduate of USC film school, Zeresenay accrued years of experience working with award winning producers, directors, and cinematographers in Los Angeles, while also producing and shooting media projects for community-based groups in Ethiopia. Over a seven year-period Zeresenay acquired field experience in Ethiopia telling stories about change. He worked with community-based groups to craft narratives that tackle issues such as gender, religious tolerance, water, HIV, and climate change.

Zeresenay’s body of work include two best short film nominations, one of them opened for Tsotsi at the PAFF, one best African music video award, and a best feature documentary award at the Third Annual Addis Ababa Film Festival.

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