Dear Filmmaker / Artist,

We are pleased to inform you that your submission has been selected to screen at the 2008 Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival, August 7-9, 2008, Houston, Texas. We are excited about your project and commend you once again on your
outstanding efforts.Your project will be screening along with other selected submissions in your category at this year's festival. Winners in your category will be announced at the 2008 BCIFF Awards Banquet on the last night of the festival.

As a selected artist or filmmaker, you will receive one complimentary 2008 BCIFF VIP All Access Film Festival Pass that will allow you access to the opening night
extravaganza, seminars, workshops, film screenings, special platforms and the 2008 BCIFF Awards Banquet. Please see below details regarding your 2008 BCIFF VIP All Access Film Festival Pass.

You should be proud of your outstanding accomplishment and once again we are honored to have you included in this year’s screening. Thank you again for submitting your
project to the 2008 BCIFF. We look forward to seeing you at the festival.
Sincerely,

Shanda Davis
Executive Director
Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival
shanda@bciff.com or info@bciff.com
www.bciff.com

The launch of The 80/20 Project DVD took place on January 23, 2008 and for me, it was an amazing event. Months of planning went into organizing that evening and it was great to see that all that hard work paid off. It was a full house (there were about 90 people present) and the feeling in the room was indescribable. I was extremely nervous especially when the weather forecast called for -20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit) that evening. Everyone had a great time and the feedback from everyone was very positive. Several people that evening told me the same thing, that if I was nervous it meant that I cared. I started off the night by saying that I must have cared a lot for this project because I was very nervous. One of the things that touched me greatly was the attentiveness everyone in the room had towards what was going on. It proved to me that people are very interested in Mike’s Story and willing to listen and learn more about mental illness and recovery.

I would like to thank all those who were present and who took time from their busy schedule to be there with me that evening. I would also like to thank those who showed their support for this project by purchasing The 80/20 Project DVD. You can show your support by purchasing The 80/20 Project DVD off this website.

Once again, thank you for all your support and I look forward to meeting many of you along my journey.

Mike Santoro

The following is a card I received the night of The Official Launch of The 80/20 Project DVD...

Dear Mike,

It has been really neat getting to know you better through AMI-Quebec. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute in a small way to your website. Your willingness too share your story will continue to inspire me as well. I have come to discover the person inside me that does not live in a box or with a label. This is a journey that many do not make and one that most “non-consumers” can’t appreciate. But it’s a gift that recovery gives us and the difference is that we enrich everyone by offering our gift openly.

With many great wishes for a life full of re-discovery and joy!

Sincerely,
Sylvia Smith
January 23, 2008

Hi Everyone,

After a lot of hard work it is finally here!!!

Daniel Gervais and I am very excited to invite you to the official launch of The 80/20 Project Educational DVD, which will be held on Wednesday January 23, 2008 at 6:00 pm till about 9:00 pm at Centre St-Pierre de Montreal, 1212 Panet Street, Montreal, Quebec, H2L 2Y7. Walking distance from Metro Beaudry and parking available next to building for a reasonable cost.

That night, you will be the first to see the official trailer of The 80/20 Project Educational DVD, bloopers, some chapters from The 80/20 Project DVD and several other surprises await you. You will also have the opportunity to meet the actors who took part in the making of this DVD and have a chance to ask any question you may have.

That night, individuals will be able to purchase The 80/20 Project DVD at the Special Launch Price of $24.95 plus applicable taxes. Cash or cheques accepted. (Institution price: $295.00 plus applicable taxes).

We will be honored to have you among us. Light snacks and beverages will be served.

If you are interested in attending, please e-mail me no later than Friday January 11 by using the “Contact Us” button on the left of this page. Please indicate the names of the people coming and their e-mail address.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Mike Santoro
www.MikesStory.com

This is the time of year when I usually look back at the last 12 months and try to think of all the things that have happened. I look at what I have accomplished and take the time to appreciate what I have and the good people around me. This year has definitely been a big one; I was one of the faces of Mental Illness Awareness Week across Canada, Daniel and I started and completed The 80/20 Project Educational DVD which will be on sale on MikesStory.com starting in January 2008, we produced many videocasts, movie episodes, podcasts and wrote many articles for MikesStory.com, I have done many presentations to people suffering from a mental illness, family members, siblings, doctors, nurses, students, different professionals, etc. etc. I have done interviews with the media, recorded public service announcements, been recorded via podcast for another website, and the list goes on and on. It is great to hear people tell me how Mike's Story has helped them and/or impacted their lives. For me, this means that all the endless hours I am putting into this project is really having a positive impact on many people and that is what gives me the strength to continue.

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season and say thank you for your support and encouragement. Take good care and take the time to enjoy this time of the year with those you love.

Mike