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Update #8: EXTRA REWARDS ADDED!

Posted on July 7, 2010

Dear fans and backers

We've added 4 extra awards to the $500 category, so if you or anyone else was not able to pledge this amount because we were out, you may now do so! Keep up the love and support...we've raised over $2,000 this morning with 56 hours left to go. We can do it!

All the best,
The Happy Team


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      Elita, Ward & Ella Paterson on July 7, 2010

      This is SO fascinating! And, I'm THRILLED that our family is one of your backers from this morning!! I also shared this info on my facebook page!

      Much SUCCESS!!!!

      Elita
      www.intagreat.ca



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Funding Successful

This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 10, 2010.

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18 Backers

FEEL-GOOD HAPPY PACKAGE - Receive exclusive updates about the film and screenings in addition to a signed limited edition movie postcard (auto-graphed by academy award nominated director).

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37 Backers

VIP ONLINE SCREENING PACKAGE - Receive all of the above and an exclusive look at the film prior to release via a private online screening room. Once the film is ready, we will provide you with the screening room url, username & password to view the film.

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37 Backers

VIP ONLINE SCREENING AND DIGITAL GIFT PACKAGE - Receive all of the above and your very own digital download of the film as soon as it is released.

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162 Backers

VIP + LIMITED EDITION DVD PACKAGE - Receive all the above, and a pre-release, special edition DVD of the film (limited edition).

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25 Backers

VIP + LIMITED EDITION DVD PLUS PACKAGE - Receive all of the above and an autographed limited edition movie poster.

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29 Backers

VIP + LIMITED EDITION COMPLETE PACKAGE - Receive all of above and a coupon for a free copy of “Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth” by Ed Diener and Robert Biswas-Diener, featured in the film. (S&H for book only not included).

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13 Backers

VIP + COMPLETE PACKAGE + TEST AUDIENCE/CREDIT - Receive all of the above, and the opportunity to participate in the creation of the film as our first test audience. Once we have completed a full cut of the film, we will send you a private screening link to view online, along with a reaction card for you to fill out and help us fine tune the film. Also, you will be listed in the "Special Thanks" credits in the film.

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5 Backers • Limited Reward (3 of 8 remaining)

CADILLAC COLLECTORS PACKAGE - Receive all of the above and an autographed copy of the Oscar nominated film, Genghis Blues (Signed by the Award-winning filmmakers).

Pledge $750 or more Pledge $750 or more

1 Backer • Limited Reward (7 of 8 remaining)

CADILLAC SUPREME COLLECTORS PACKAGE - Receive all of the above and a copy of the multi-award winning documentaries, Beyond the Call (autographed by Academy Award nominated filmmaker, Adrian Belic) and Long Night’s Journey Into Day.

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0 Backers • Limited Reward (4 of 4 remaining)

SPECIAL DIRECTOR'S PACKAGE - Oscar nominated director Roko Belic will screen up to a 3 hr rough cut of your film project and give written feedback. (Also includes reward packages up through $750 donation range).

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1 Backer • Limited Reward (3 of 4 remaining)

SPECIAL DIRECTOR'S PRIVATE CONSULT PACKAGE - Receive a 1 hour phone consult regarding your film project by Roko Belic. (Also includes reward packages up through $750 donation range).

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1 Backer • Limited Reward (3 of 4 remaining)

WORLD PREMIERE - DIRECTOR'S SPECIAL GUEST PACKAGE - Receive two tickets to the world premiere screening of the film and dinner with the director at festival or in Los Angeles. (Also includes reward packages up through $750 donation range).

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Born to Czechoslovak and Yugoslav parents in America, Roko Belic is an independent filmmaker who’s directorial debut, Genghis Blues (1999), was nominated for an Academy Award for best documentary feature. The entire film was made using home video cameras purchased on his and his brother’s credit cards. Roko’s multinational upbringing, together with his mother’s encouragement to explore the world through television documentaries, set the foundation for Belic’s passion and vision as a documentary filmmaker.

All of Roko’s films have been grassroots projects and have been made possible because of the generous support of friends, family and fans.

Roko’s current project, HAPPY, is a feature documentary that deals with many of the fundamental issues we face in today’s society. How do we balance the allure of money, fame and social status with our needs for good relationships, health and a sense of contentment? Through powerful interviews and a global journey the film seeks to share the wisdom found in traditional cultures and from the cutting edge science that is now, for the first time, exploring human happiness. He hopes that the lessons learned through the film can not only help individuals find more peace and contentment in their own lives, but that the shift toward happiness will lead us to be more compassionate, less destructive and better citizens of the world.

Roko is in the process of trying to raise money to finish his film, HAPPY.

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