Shanda Davis, Executive Director of the BCIFF Film Festival and Daniel Gervais of Midacom.

In the last few months, The 80/20 Project has benefited from a few awards worth to be mentioned. First of all, the film was selected to participate in the Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival in Houston Texas, in the Documentary category in competition with many others films from around the world. Daniel Gervais, the film Director was present at the festival that was held from August 7th through the 9th and came back very satisfied with the results. Over 150 films were shown in a variety of categories. The 80/20 project received an Honorable Mention on Mike Santoro’s original standpoint in the way he deals with his mental illness. For more information you can visit the festival’s site at www.bciff.com

Secondly, in June 2008 the film was awarded a prestigious Honorable Mention award from The Accolade Film Awards in La Jolla, California which recognized Mike’s unique vision on living and coping with a severe mental illness. In winning this award, The 80/20 Project joins the rank of other high-profile winners and receives the recognition it deserves. For more information you can visit the festival’s site at www.accoladecompetition.org/film

When we first started this project, our expectations were high and numerous. Mike wanted to fulfill his dream of talking to large audiences and give hope to people living with a severe mental illness. In every film festival that we participate, Mike’s vision and unique way in dealing with his illness keeps popping out. We must say that our goals are being fulfilled one by one. All it takes is perseverance and dedication and of course, never giving up.

For more information on Mike’s Story, please visit www.MikesStory.com

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THE 80/20 Project wins Accolade Competition

La Jolla, California, June 20, 2008 - The 80/20 Project, a Zestemedia & Midacom co-production from Montreal, Canada, has won a prestigious Honorable Mention from The Accolade Competition. The award was given for the film’s unique vision on living and coping with a severe mental illness.
"I am extremely honored and humbled by this award. I would like to thank the actors and everybody involved for their precious contribution" Mike Santoro/ writer

The Accolade recognizes film, television, and videography professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film and television industry. Information about The Accolade and a list of recent winners can be found at www.theaccolade.net.

In winning an Accolade, Zestemedia & Midacom joins the ranks of other High-profile winners of this internationally respected award. Thomas Baker, Ph.D., who chairs The Accolade, has this to say about the latest winners, "The Accolade is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world. The Accolade helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were pleased with the exceptionally high quality of entries. The goal of The Accolade is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve."

For more information, please visit the Mike’s Story web site at www.mikesstory.com.