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Posted by KrisKraft (Member # 4329) on :

We're very excited to announce that a 30-minute sample of our Lyme documentary, UNDER OUR SKIN, has put us in the running for the prestigious IFP ``Award for Socially Conscious Documentaries.'' In addition, we were awarded a screening slot at IFP Market, which will place the rough cut of our film in front of high-level broadcasters and distributors in September.
http://www.lymediseasefilm.com

Interest in the film has been high, with packed fundraising screenings in five cities; a pitch meeting with HBO; and interviews with national publications such as The Washington Post, The Scientist, and Forbes (...well, we tried). And with President Bush's announcement that he's been treated for Lyme, and Michael Moore's SICKO film making health care an election issue, we feel the time is right for this film.

We're now in the homestretch for completing our rough cut for Sundance Festival submission, and we'd like to call on the Lyme disease community to help us out in this final sprint. Even if you're not able to financially assist us, please help us spread the word among your friends, family, and influencers, so we can create a groundswell of excitement for our upcoming screenings. (We've placed our 5-minute film trailer back on our main website, so that you can easily forward it via email.)

And thanks again for all your support and stories!!
Open Eye Pictures

Posted by SForsgren (Member # 7686) on :

Kris,

This is exciting news. The film has been a project I have been looking forward to seeing completed for some time. The work that you, Andy, and others have done on this project is truly amazing.

Thanks for all that you do!

Posted by valymemom (Member # 7076) on :

Like Dr. Jones.....you are a saint!!!!!!

Posted by lunagirl (Member # 10062) on :

Congratulations Kris and Andy!! That's great to hear. I can't wait to see it. Please post screenings when you have them scheduled and I will post them on my site as well. I have posted a link to the trailer and asked our members to pass it on!

Best,
Julie

Posted by Parisa (Member # 10526) on :

Can't wait til it comes out. I believe that your film is going to do wonders for the cause.

Posted by Vanilla (Member # 11155) on :

Great news!

Have you tried to get into the Mill Valley Film festival?

Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

CONGRATS ANDY, KRIS, AND ENTIRE CREW! we're so happy for you all.

thanks for the update on everything and the current status of things to come; we're really looking forward to this to eduate our families, friends, and public. [group hug]

Posted by groovy2 (Member # 6304) on :

Hey Kris that is great news --
Thanks for all of your hard work -Jay-

Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :

Congratulations!! It is my feeling that since people get very moved when they see a film, that this could help put us over the top in terms of successful public awareness...

Posted by GardenLymer (Member # 6008) on :

Seems like all IS falling into place & we'll finally see the real story out there. Hopefully this will just be the beginning of stirring up some Lyme Mojo....