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      Rose G. on December 3

      So happy for you and so proud! Looking forward to seeing MyM and watching your career reach new levels. Thanks for your determination and fight in developing your own voice, which resonates with so many of us. Congratulations for bringing this rich story to life. Abrazos!

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      Jose R. Casado on December 2

      I'm extremely proud of you, Aurora. You're a spearhead not just for Latino/a filmmakers, but for independent films - period. The way in which you've given life to MyM feels really revolutionary and it's very exciting. What a story it will be if in 12 months we're actually talking about your Oscar run! ¡Un fuerte abrazo, chica!

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      Aurora Guerrero on September 7, 2011

      The survey links are no longer active, so please email Char directly with the info. Email:
      char.agabao@gmail.com

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      Diana Pei Wu on September 7, 2011

      hey i can't find the survey link for backers. you don't have a link you can re-paste?

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      TheLostBois on May 26, 2011

      beautiful!

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      Mun Chee Yong on May 26, 2011

      congrats! :)

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      Janet Arelis Quezada on May 26, 2011

      Felicidades Auro!!!

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      Michael McGregor on May 26, 2011

      congrats!

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      bird runningwater on May 26, 2011

      yeeehaaaawwwww!!!!!!!

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      Patricia Zambrano on May 26, 2011

      Felicidades! So very excited to see the film. Si Se Pudo!

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      Daffodil Jemima Altan on May 26, 2011

      Congratulations!!! We all need this film, am honored to be a part of it now ;) xoxdaffodil (Nefertiti's sis).

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      Erika Rand on May 26, 2011

      ♥ ¡¡¡FELICIDADES!!!!! ♥

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      Jesse Salmeron on May 26, 2011

      Congratulations, from one Latino filmmaker to another. Glad I could support and look forward to seeing your film. We need more like these.

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      Samantha Lyon on May 26, 2011

      congratulations, pulled through on the last day!!!

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      The Postwoman Movie on May 26, 2011

      Yay!!!!! You did it!!! Followed your campaign!!!! Was even up late last night peeking and sent out the notice to "support"! Whoo hooo!!!!!!!!! Way go go. Can't wait to see your film. The Bay Area loves you!

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      Michelle Hyde on May 26, 2011

      YAY!!! I'm so excited that you made it. I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished product.

      Congratulations! and continued success.

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      Leticia Valdez on May 26, 2011

      Go MyM!!! Si se pudo. How exciting, my heart can barely take it. I wonder how Aurora's is holding up?!?!

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      Lydia Marie Hicks on May 26, 2011

      YAY Congratulations! It looks beautiful :)

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      Roberta Marie Munroe on May 26, 2011

      WHOO HOO! You did it! Si se pudo!

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      Angela Lucia Flores on May 26, 2011

      Felicidades!! i hope everything turns out well, if you need extra help please let me know:)

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      Tannia Esparza on May 26, 2011

      Lots of love y mucha energia for you today!

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      Aurora Guerrero on May 26, 2011

      Gracias, Senaida! I have ALWAYS been inspired by the universe and people like yourself!

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      Senaida Garcia on May 26, 2011

      All my thoughts are with you today. Best of luck! A film like this is important to many different communities. You are an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others, thank you.

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      Laura G. Gutierrez on May 26, 2011

      it can be done! it will be done! rooting for you all!

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      Ariel Dougherty on May 26, 2011

      So remarkable! I am rooting for you. And singing your praises!

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      Melinda on May 26, 2011

      best of luck! so happy to be supporting such a beautiful film. $5000 and 7 hours to go!

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      Davidson on May 26, 2011

      You can do it!!!!!!!!!

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      Michelle Hyde on May 25, 2011

      I've increased my pledge twice. I really hope you make it.

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      Eileen Reardon on May 25, 2011

      My brother Juan told me about your film, and I'm HAPPY to support from one Latina film maker to another! Good luck, I can't wait to see your film!

      :) Eileen Mabel Reardon
      www.findingmabel.com

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      Rose G. on May 5, 2011

      Happy Cinco de Mayo! Let's flow some cash for a great project. Can't wait to see it happen!

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      Aurora Guerrero on April 27, 2011

      Thank you, Heather! Will look into the guidelines...but we might not qualify because we are shooting in the US.

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      Heather Frederick on April 27, 2011

      I thought you might be interested in this http://globalfilm.org/programs.htm

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      Cristina Serna on April 26, 2011

      I can't wait to see this amazing film!

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      Elisha Miranda on April 26, 2011

      Incredible visions for what I know will be an incredible film that will transform lives!

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GRACIAS!!! Every little bit helps our journey along. You will get an honorary shout-out on our Facebook page, letting everyone know we appreciate your help. Plus, if we ever cross paths in person you can bet you'll be getting the biggest HUG and sincerest GRACIAS for believing in Mosquita y Mari's story.

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We heart you and your support! Along with the shout-out on our FB page, we’ll send you an “I heart MyM” bumper sticker, so you can show your support for our film.

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278 Backers

We'll post your name on our official Mosquita y Mari website homepage as one of our supporters. You will also receive an EXCLUSIVE, Cussin’ Cozy here , courtesy of our friends at Cussing Cozies. These sassy coffee sleeves are made from recycled materials, because that’s how we roll! Each Cussing Cozy will say "Mosquita y Mari, Fuck the Rest! www.mosquitaymari.com." (Peep it here: http://tinyurl.com/cussingcozy) PLUS, you'll receive a downloadable version of MyM's original score(composed music)!

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The above...and an exclusive digital download of our Behind the Scenes docu special including interviews with cast and crew as they bring the story of Mosquita y Mari to life, as well as shots of the crew running from the cops! (Just kidding...maybe not.) Find out what it was like to be on set and on location without ever having to lift a sandbag! As an ADDED BONUS, we're including downloads of select songs from our MYM SOUNDTRACK! If you know Aurora's previous work the MUSIC is always a unique blend of classic Mexican and modern sounds!

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The above...and download and own a collection of Aurora's earlier narrative films including Viernes Girl, En La Madrugada, Ixchel: The Mayan Moon Goddess. Discover the films that KICKSTARTED Aurora's career. PLUS, add to your library an autographed original script of Mosquita y Mari which won the support of prestigious filmmaker programs like Sundance, Film Independent, and Tribeca All Access.

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Receive a special, limited edition series poster (12 x 18;archival; comes with certificate) inspired by the script Mosquita y Mari.  Xicana printmaker Favianna Rodriguez has brought her artistic talents to our fundraising efforts by designing this BEAUTIFUL original film poster only available via this pledge (http://tinyurl.com/mym-poster). Favianna's vibrant colors and political images have supported social justice movements around the globe and have graced multiple public walls, museums and galleries (for more of her amazing work visit www.favianna.com). Poster will be signed by Favianna and Aurora.

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Special screening for your classroom or what about in the comfort of your own home or at your local community center! The director will make a guest appearance in your choice of setting, following a private screening. Depending where you are located it could be in person, or via Skype...all negotiable. Plus, we'll include rewards from $100 pledge and above as well as highlight your name in our film's THANK YOU credits!

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Have you always wanted to sit next to a film director and watch as they bring their vision to life? Come visit the set of Mosquita y Mari for a day and hang out with the director, cast and crew. Who knows, we might even throw you in as an extra in the movie or let you yell 'Action!' once...or a few times if you're really good at it! Transportation and lodging not provided. Plus, we'll include rewards from $100 pledge and above as well as highlight your name in our film's THANK YOU credits!

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An "Associate Producer" listing in the movie credits, this would be title only on the film's credit crawl. Creative control will remain in the hands of the filmmakers (this is just to ensure we keep the original vision of the artist), plus 4 tickets to festival premiere! Transportation and lodging not provided.

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Writer/Director, Aurora Guerrero. Aurora has directed award winning short narrative films, including Pura Lengua (2005 Sundance Film Festival) and Viernes Girl (winner of the 2006 HBO/NYLIFF short film competition). Based on the strength of her first feature length script, Mosquita y Mari, Aurora was awarded the 2005 Sundance Ford Fellowship, the 2005 Paul Robeson Development Grant, was selected to participate in the 2005 Sundance Native/Indigenous Lab; 2006 Tribeca All Access Filmmaker Program; 2009 Film Independent Producer’s Lab. In 2007, she received an ITVS development deal and most recently was awarded a production grant from Latino Public Broadcasting. Her accomplishments as an emerging writer/director earned her a slot in Filmmaker Magazine’s “25 New Faces of Independent Film.” She has also had the honor of assisting directors Patricia Cardoso (Real Women Have Curves) and Peter Bratt (La Mission).

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