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      Esther van der Well on March 18

      First, congratulations to you and Simon for your expecting little one. What joy!
      Secondly, what great news the film is almost finished. Lots of succes and strength for the coming months. Esther

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      Susan Dietz on March 17

      Wow. You are one fertile lady. A new baby and a new film at the same time. Bravo!
      Can't wait to see them both.
      I hope to see you and baby belly on Wednesday night.
      xoxoxo

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      Seleana Eiram on January 3

      I'm so excited to hear the original song and to see your film!

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      Jody giardina on October 9, 2011

      Haven't heard in a while, any updates?

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      William Paul Jones on February 23, 2011

      Congratulations, Jocelyn and everyone! I'm looking at funding a feature of my own through Kickstarter, and you guys are a major inspiration.

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      Sat Nam Kaur Khalsa on February 21, 2011

      I just watched your video because you are backing a project I am also backing - I DO. Anyway, I wanted to tell you that I think your video was very well done. Kudos!

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      David C on January 28, 2011

      So I went and started a little project... It's not on Kickstarter, it's just a little way to get paid for indulging in a hobby of mine, cryptography. Here's the link, if anyone's curious, or would like to spread the word: "I will translate any text up to one page from English into a hidden code for $5." http://fiverr.com/205898

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      Joshua "Déous" Gennari on January 21, 2011

      I know my name is hard to spell. I am so excited for you guys...CONGRATULATIONS! The name Déous is created by holding the Alt button and 0233 then release the alt key. You hold the alt the whole time. If this is to complicated you can leave out the accent. and just go with Deous.

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      alamomike on January 17, 2011

      CONGRATS!! KUDOS!!!! Best Project Video of the Year on Kickstarter!
      That's some great accomplishment. I can only imagine what awards you are going to get when your movie comes out. Lots for sure!

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      Jim Kennedy on January 17, 2011

      Well, the first hurdle has been passed - now comes the exciting and fun part.

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      Esther van der Well on January 17, 2011

      What a great start of the project. Good luck polishing the script.

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      affa on January 10, 2011

      You guys are just hilarious. I have now a mental image there Joccelyn and Simon are dealing out snuggis on the screening event. Hahaha!

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      Eva Bodine on January 10, 2011

      Oooo... I like that idea! Though my fiance might call off the engagement if he comes home and I'm in a "Wearable Art" Snuggie! lol

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      David C on January 9, 2011

      Like, making a pattern that uses stars and sky, the way Van Gogh used to paint them...

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      David C on January 9, 2011

      No, NO! LOL!!!!! You misread me! Wearable art. As in, stuff inspired by famous paintings! I want to do original designs that are inspired BY Van Gogh, Renoir...

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      Eva Bodine on January 9, 2011

      @David-- I'm pretty sure Joss has to give you permission, so you don't step on her copyright/trademark. Otherwise, you can limit her ability to create merch based on her movie/logo...

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      David C on January 9, 2011

      So I found a company who can make the fleece prints for me! Now to see what it'd cost, to make MY dreams come true with Wearable Art Snuggies!

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      Chantal Houle on January 9, 2011

      So exciting!I've never been part of anything like this before and it's great! I'd buy a snugglie too.Winter's very cold here.Congratulations again to Joss The Boss and everyone else in the cast & crew! Power to the people! Now...when's the movie coming out? LOL

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      Susan Dietz on January 9, 2011

      and.....ACTION!
      Bravo, you guys.
      Suzi

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      David C on January 9, 2011

      Heh, I'm a real crack-up. Badda-bing. Honestly though, I DO love Snuggies. I'm currently frustrated trying to find a way to get some of my favorite art printed on fleece fabric by the yard. THIS way I could make blankets and things based on things like my favorite painter, Vincent Van Gogh. Imagine wearing a Snuggie inspired by Van Gogh's Starry Night painting!

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      Anne on January 9, 2011

      Congratulations Jocelyn! I am so excited for you and totally impressed with what you have achieved here! And you are in excellent hands with Cora and Jen producing!!

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      Jocelyn Towne on January 8, 2011

      Eva, we are going to be developing I Am I merchandise eventually, as things progress! Thanks, Bernie, for pointing that out!!! We can't believe it ourselves!!! And just so everyone knows, there is already a facebook fan page for "I Am I" as well!!! And David C., you're cracking me up with the Snuggies thing!

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      Eva Bodine on January 8, 2011

      @Joss & David C.-- I want 'I AM I' everything! I'd buy pretty much any merch that you come up with, Joss: Coffee mugs, sweatshirts, keychains. OR, if that's not something you're interested in, I'll open up shop myself, if I have permission to use the logo! Seriously, I got the Fever! And the only thing that will quench it, is more I AM I! ( Saturday Night Live, Christopher Walken/Will Ferrell skit reference...)

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      Skye Mitchell on January 8, 2011

      I slept! Ish. Drifted in and out with a smile on my face, and woke up with one too. It has been a joy to be part of something so special here, and the great thing is - the best is yet to come! I'd love to stay surrounded by you all too. I'm @daisystreet. Please feel free to follow. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone. :)

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      David C on January 8, 2011

      Jocelyn: Any chance you could order custom Snuggies made up to promote I Am I? I ask because I LOVE Snuggies, and I would definitely buy a couple to relax in!

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      Bernie Leinfelder on January 8, 2011

      Your film is on the KS "Hall of Fame" - the sixth most funded project since the inception of Kickstarter. Cool!!

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      Eva Bodine on January 8, 2011

      Thanks for posting the link, Affa!

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      Kevin Wakefield on January 8, 2011

      Thanks Affa, have joined now

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      Kevin Wakefield on January 8, 2011

      I'm @wakeybluenose on twitter & fb
      - Eva, can't find your group on fb, can you post a link please

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      David C on January 8, 2011

      My payment went through too! Yay!

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      Eva Bodine on January 8, 2011

      I just created a Group on Facebook for all the I AM I-ers! It's called, ' The 'I AM I' Family '. Look it up and join!

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      Tony Chliek on January 8, 2011

      We are a community I'm proud to be part of. I'm on twitter & Facebook under my name.

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      affa on January 8, 2011

      This is nice. It's like we have "I am I"-community here now. =D

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      Bernold Feuerstein on January 8, 2011

      Me on twitter: @sheldonesque; Facebook: just my real name.

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      affa on January 8, 2011

      I just got the email that my payment has been succedded now. I have never been more happy about a payment then this. :D

      Me on twitter @affa85 , I'll write all in english from now on. I promise.

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      Bernold Feuerstein on January 8, 2011

      A glass of champagne to Jocelyn, her team, the backers and the angel investor!
      http://feldfrei.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/pic_0067.jpg

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      Jeff Cecchettini on January 8, 2011

      This is fantastic. I'm so excited to be part of this process. Jocelyn congratulations and this is just the beginning. I have been telling people about it. Keep the updates coming.

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      Eva Bodine on January 8, 2011

      And feel free to friend me on Facebook, too: facebook.com/EvaDiva!

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      Eva Bodine on January 8, 2011

      @David C.-- Great idea about FB & Twitter! I just looked you up and followed you on Twitter! Follow me, too: @CrowdWed. I wanna keep in touch with Everybody! Keep our family together!~

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      Tony Chliek on January 8, 2011

      LOL

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      David C on January 8, 2011

      Aaaaand... nap attack!

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      Jocelyn Towne on January 8, 2011

      Yes, Tony. He's now going to call me "Joss the Boss"!!!

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      Tony Chliek on January 8, 2011

      Jocelyn, has it dawned on Simon that this makes you his boss? lol

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      Jocelyn Towne on January 8, 2011

      Thanks Jim and Noemi!!!

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      Jocelyn Towne on January 8, 2011

      Thank you everyone!!! And yes, affa, we will send an update later today of what is to come!!! Very excited!!! And we will continue to keep everyone posted!

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      David C on January 8, 2011

      Oh, MY yes, Jocelyn!!! Keep updating!!!

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      affa on January 8, 2011

      Jocelyn : can you please update us of any more news update about this project and such?

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      Noemi Mueller on January 8, 2011

      congratulations from switzerland!! this is so exciting! I'm already looking forward to the behind the scenes footage:)

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      David C on January 8, 2011

      I think the next step for us as backers is to deluge the tv shows like Today Show, Good Morning America, and any late night show we can THINK of, to get Jocelyn, Simon, & Jason on to talk about the movie. We should make it our mission, to get the word out!!!

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Thank you so much for your support. Every dollar helps!!! We will put your name on our website as a supporter of our film.

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Special thanks on our website and access to a protected link on our website for behind the scenes footage when filming starts!

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This one's fun! Actor Simon Helberg is recording a special ring tone, which we will send to you so you can upload it to your phone! Of course, you also get special thanks on our website and access to exclusive behind the scenes footage when the movie starts production!

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The "I Am I" DVD, the exclusive ring tone, special thanks on our website and access to a protected link on our website of behind the scenes footage! (Canada shipping, please add $2, intl please add $4)

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A special first-edition signed "I Am I" poster, a DVD of the finished film, the ring tone, special thanks on our website and access to behind-the-scenes footage! (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl. shipping please add $10)

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Become an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER on our film! That’s right, your name will appear alphabetically during the end title crawl under the heading "Associate Producers." Also included in the package is an “I Am I" t-shirt and everything listed above!!!! (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)

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PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR... Actor Simon Helberg will record a PERSONALIZED outgoing voice message for your phone! He can do a lot of voices. You name it, he'll try to do it for you! And you also get the Associate Producer package. And no, you don't have to send us your phone! (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)

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WHERE'S THE POPCORN? 2 tix to the cast & crew screening in Los Angeles (transportation not provided). This is going to be amazing and so much fun. Come hang out with the cast and crew, take pictures, and chill! (and you also get the Associate Producer package!) (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)

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PARTY! At the wrap party in Los Angeles (transportation not included). Come join us on this very special night. And you also get two tix to the cast and crew screening! (and the Associate Producer package)(Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)

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IN THE BUSINESS! Have a 30 minute meeting with producers Jen and Cora of Present Pictures about filmmaking and get their advice! (you also get the Associate Producer package, of course!) You can meet with them in person or via skype if you’re not in L.A. (Canada shipping, please add $6, intl please add $10)

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ACT! You get a Walk-on Role in the film (transportation not provided). Come spend the day working on the set and get pix taken by our on set photographer, who will make sure to document your experience. A great gift! (and Associate Producer package)

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THERE ARE NOW TWO OF YOU! Get a character named after you in the film or gift it to a special someone and use their name! (and Associate Producer package) (no super crazy names though!)

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LET’S DO LUNCH! Have lunch on the set with the cast and crew and have your experience documented by our on set photographer (no, we won't take a picture of you mid-chew!) You are also invited to the cast & crew screening and the wrap party. (and Associate Producer package)

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ALL DRESSED UP! 2 tickets to the festival premiere of the film!!! Come celebrate with us and go out for drinks one night! (Transportation not included). The Associate Producer package is, of course, included.

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KNOCK, KNOCK! Jocelyn Towne and Simon Helberg will come to your hometown and do a private screening of our film just for you! (U.S. only) (and Associate Producer package… And if you're in town, you can come have lunch on the set one day!)

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Writer/director/actor of "I Am I." Jocelyn was born and raised in Los Angeles, attended Crossroads School for the Arts & Sciences and got her B.A. in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley. She also studied dance at the Alvin Ailey School in New York. She got her first production assistant job at 17 on Jon Amiel’s film, “Copycat,” and continued to work as a p.a. for various indie films and commercials. Graduating after three years from UC Berkeley, she moved back to Los Angeles and attended the Meisner based Baron/Brown conservatory for two years. Having been a p.a. and wanting to get more experience on the set, Jocelyn worked for five months as a stand-in on Almost Famous, an incredible learning experience watching and participating in Cameron Crowe’s rehearsals with his actors and watching the amazing John Toll at work. In 2001, Jocelyn got a job as a reader for Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. She helped them to find “Little Miss Sunshine.” In 2004 she joined the Antaeus Academy Company, a classical theatre group based in North Hollywood. As an actor she has had the pleasure of working with some of Los Angeles’ most talented theatre directors, and also several wonderful film/television directors, including Joel Zwick on “Elvis Has Left the Building,” Barbara Kopple on “Havoc” and Bob Odenkirk on an HBO pilot, “Derek & Simon.” She recently completed work in two films, now both in post-production, "The Loop," starring Rachel Nichols, and "The Selling."

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