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The remarkable and inspiring true story of one guy who set out to find his passion and sparked a worldwide movement.
We Need Your Help!
Over the 3 years since we started this project, Sean and I have invested over $40,000 and hundreds of hours of time. We believe it’s a message worth sharing: that no matter who you are, where you are, or how old you are, you can choose once again to follow your passion.
The film itself is edited, the animations are done, and the music is placed. We’re asking for an additional $15,000 to cover completion costs. With your help, we can provide the inspiration for others around North America and the world!
What The Money Is For
SOUNDTRACK LICENSING
From the very beginning, we wanted to use the One Week Job film to showcase talented indie artists around North America. And they responded: artists like The Arkells, In-Flight Safety, Jon & Roy, and more agreed to let us use their music. Rather than use the music for free, we wanted to ensure we paid them to show our respect for their hard work.
SUBTITLES
The message of “following your passion” is universal, which is why we want to subtitle the film in at least 4 languages: English, French, Spanish, and Mandarin.
COLOR & OUTPUT
The rest of the funds will be used for final color correction and polish, to make the film look as professional as possible for the audience.
About The Film
After graduating from university, Sean Aiken struggled with the question “What should I do with my life?”
His father said, “It doesn’t matter what you do, just make sure it’s something you’re passionate about.”
Taking his father’s advice to heart, Sean created the One-Week Job Project. His goal: to work fifty-two jobs in fifty-two weeks in search of his passion.
His first gig was—literally—jumping off a bridge, as a bungee operator in British Columbia. As word of the project spread, the offers began pouring in.
He traveled across Canada and the United States, reinventing himself as a firefighter, a stock trader, a radio DJ, a martial arts instructor, an NHL mascot, a snowshoe guide, and more.
During the course of his seven-day stints, whether at a dairy farm in Alberta to a real estate office in Beverly Hills, Sean discovered many others struggling to answer the question “what should I do with my life?”
To find the answer, he continued to ask himself and his employers about the nature of success and the real meaning of happiness – all while having the adventure of his life.
Inventive and empowering, One Week Job is a film that will give you the courage to follow your passion.
http://oneweekjob.com/documentary
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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$1,705
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$5 or more = HIGH FIVE
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| You'll get access to a sneak peek online of the film, plus exclusive updates! |
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$10 or more = DOUBLE-HIGH-FIVE
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| Get access to a pre-release online screener of the film, plus a postcard signed by Sean Aiken, and director Ian MacKenzie. |
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$25 or more = VIP + DIGITAL GIFT PACKAGE
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| Get an exclusive look at the film prior to release via a private online screening room. After the film is released, you'll get your own digital download of the film. |
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$30 or more = VIP + DVD PACKAGE
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| Get access to the pre-release screener, plus receive a special edition DVD of the film (limited edition). |
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$35 or more = SIGNED COPY OF SEAN'S BOOK
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| Released in 2010, Sean's book "The One-Week Job Project" chronicles his journey to find his passion and the true meaning of happiness. |
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$45 or more = SIGNED MOVIE POSTER
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| Designed by a talented original artist, you'll get a print of the movie poster signed by the film's protagonist Sean Aiken and director Ian MacKenzie. |
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$50 or more = VIP + POSTER + DVD PACKAGE
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| Get access to the online screener, plus a pre-release, special edition DVD of the film (limited edition). Plus, you'll get a signed movie poster print. |
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$250 or more = VIP + CREDIT
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| Get all of the above (minus the book), and you will be listed in the "Special Thanks" credits at the end of the film. |
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| HOW THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED |
SOUNDTRACK LICENSING
From the very beginning, we wanted to use the One Week Job film to showcase talented indie artists around North America. And they responded: artists like The Arkells, In-Flight Safety, Jon & Roy, and more agreed to let us use their music. Rather than use the music for free, we wanted to ensure we paid them to show our respect for their hard work.
SUBTITLES
The message of "following your passion" is universal, which is why we want to subtitle the film in at least 4 languages: English, French, Spanish, and Mandarin.
COLOR & OUTPUT
The rest of the funds will be used for final color correction and polish, to make the film look as professional as possible for the audience.
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Ian MacKenzie posted an announcement
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(13 days ago)
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Hey all – with 14 hours to go, this is the last call to support the One Week Job documentary!
We’ve raised over $1500 so far, and are incredibly grateful to those who have sent contributions.
If you want to donate (for as little as $5) and get great rewards, click the FUND MY PROJECT button on the right.
Also, I’ve shared this before, but wanted to pass along this video clip The Meaning of Work. This is my speech written after we showed a preview of the film back in May 2010.
Thanks again!
Ian
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Ian MacKenzie posted an announcement
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(23 days ago)
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Hey all – another update on the project. I just posted the video from our first street team event in Vancouver. We share the thoughts from locals on why gen Y is different than previous generations, why it’s important to find your passion, and more. It’s these types of conversations that the One Week Job project is great at generating, and I can’t wait to get the documentary out to kickstart the movement!
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Ian MacKenzie posted an announcement
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(29 days ago)
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Greetings all! In this latest update, I share the philosophy behind using “crowdsourcing” as a viable funding model for creative projects. While it may seem simple at first, it actually represents a much larger shift in how our society funds and creates content.
Enjoy! And if you know someone who’d be interested, please Facebook/Tweet to them all!
Fundraising Update - The Power of Crowdsourced Funding
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Ian MacKenzie posted an announcement
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(1 month ago)
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Hey everyone – just wanted to send an update along. In this video clip, I give everyone a huge thanks, and also outline a few of the rewards to entice future backers.
Also, if you have a business, or friend’s business, who would be interested in the bigger ticket items, such as credits before/after the film, or getting a video profile shot with a visit from Sean and myself, please send our campaign to them!
Thanks again for all your support.
ian@oneweekjob.com
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$1,705
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raised of $5,000 goal
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FUNDING IS NOW CLOSED
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| VIP PERKS |
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$5 or more = HIGH FIVE
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| You'll get access to a sneak peek online of the film, plus exclusive updates! |
| 0 Claimed |
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$10 or more = DOUBLE-HIGH-FIVE
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| Get access to a pre-release online screener of the film, plus a postcard signed by Sean Aiken, and director Ian MacKenzie. |
| 1 Claimed |
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$25 or more = VIP + DIGITAL GIFT PACKAGE
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| Get an exclusive look at the film prior to release via a private online screening room. After the film is released, you'll get your own digital download of the film. |
| 7 Claimed |
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$30 or more = VIP + DVD PACKAGE
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| Get access to the pre-release screener, plus receive a special edition DVD of the film (limited edition). |
| 8 Claimed |
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$35 or more = SIGNED COPY OF SEAN'S BOOK
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| Released in 2010, Sean's book "The One-Week Job Project" chronicles his journey to find his passion and the true meaning of happiness. |
| 2 Claimed |
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$45 or more = SIGNED MOVIE POSTER
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| Designed by a talented original artist, you'll get a print of the movie poster signed by the film's protagonist Sean Aiken and director Ian MacKenzie. |
| 0 Claimed |
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$50 or more = VIP + POSTER + DVD PACKAGE
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| Get access to the online screener, plus a pre-release, special edition DVD of the film (limited edition). Plus, you'll get a signed movie poster print. |
| 9 Claimed |
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$250 or more = VIP + CREDIT
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| Get all of the above (minus the book), and you will be listed in the "Special Thanks" credits at the end of the film. |
| 2 Claimed |
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| HOW THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED |
SOUNDTRACK LICENSING
From the very beginning, we wanted to use the One Week Job film to showcase talented indie artists around North America. And they responded: artists like The Arkells, In-Flight Safety, Jon & Roy, and more agreed to let us use their music. Rather than use the music for free, we wanted to ensure we paid them to show our respect for their hard work.
SUBTITLES
The message of "following your passion" is universal, which is why we want to subtitle the film in at least 4 languages: English, French, Spanish, and Mandarin.
COLOR & OUTPUT
The rest of the funds will be used for final color correction and polish, to make the film look as professional as possible for the audience.
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$1,705
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raised of $5,000 goal
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time left
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FUNDING IS NOW CLOSED
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| VIP PERKS |
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$5 or more = HIGH FIVE
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| You'll get access to a sneak peek online of the film, plus exclusive updates! |
| 0 Claimed |
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$10 or more = DOUBLE-HIGH-FIVE
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| Get access to a pre-release online screener of the film, plus a postcard signed by Sean Aiken, and director Ian MacKenzie. |
| 1 Claimed |
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$25 or more = VIP + DIGITAL GIFT PACKAGE
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| Get an exclusive look at the film prior to release via a private online screening room. After the film is released, you'll get your own digital download of the film. |
| 7 Claimed |
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$30 or more = VIP + DVD PACKAGE
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| Get access to the pre-release screener, plus receive a special edition DVD of the film (limited edition). |
| 8 Claimed |
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$35 or more = SIGNED COPY OF SEAN'S BOOK
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| Released in 2010, Sean's book "The One-Week Job Project" chronicles his journey to find his passion and the true meaning of happiness. |
| 2 Claimed |
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$45 or more = SIGNED MOVIE POSTER
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| Designed by a talented original artist, you'll get a print of the movie poster signed by the film's protagonist Sean Aiken and director Ian MacKenzie. |
| 0 Claimed |
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$50 or more = VIP + POSTER + DVD PACKAGE
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| Get access to the online screener, plus a pre-release, special edition DVD of the film (limited edition). Plus, you'll get a signed movie poster print. |
| 9 Claimed |
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$250 or more = VIP + CREDIT
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| Get all of the above (minus the book), and you will be listed in the "Special Thanks" credits at the end of the film. |
| 2 Claimed |
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| HOW THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED |
SOUNDTRACK LICENSING
From the very beginning, we wanted to use the One Week Job film to showcase talented indie artists around North America. And they responded: artists like The Arkells, In-Flight Safety, Jon & Roy, and more agreed to let us use their music. Rather than use the music for free, we wanted to ensure we paid them to show our respect for their hard work.
SUBTITLES
The message of "following your passion" is universal, which is why we want to subtitle the film in at least 4 languages: English, French, Spanish, and Mandarin.
COLOR & OUTPUT
The rest of the funds will be used for final color correction and polish, to make the film look as professional as possible for the audience.
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$1,705
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raised of $5,000 goal
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time left
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FUNDING IS NOW CLOSED
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| VIP PERKS |
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$5 or more = HIGH FIVE
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| You'll get access to a sneak peek online of the film, plus exclusive updates! |
| 0 Claimed |
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$10 or more = DOUBLE-HIGH-FIVE
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| Get access to a pre-release online screener of the film, plus a postcard signed by Sean Aiken, and director Ian MacKenzie. |
| 1 Claimed |
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$25 or more = VIP + DIGITAL GIFT PACKAGE
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| Get an exclusive look at the film prior to release via a private online screening room. After the film is released, you'll get your own digital download of the film. |
| 7 Claimed |
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$30 or more = VIP + DVD PACKAGE
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| Get access to the pre-release screener, plus receive a special edition DVD of the film (limited edition). |
| 8 Claimed |
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$35 or more = SIGNED COPY OF SEAN'S BOOK
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| Released in 2010, Sean's book "The One-Week Job Project" chronicles his journey to find his passion and the true meaning of happiness. |
| 2 Claimed |
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$45 or more = SIGNED MOVIE POSTER
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| Designed by a talented original artist, you'll get a print of the movie poster signed by the film's protagonist Sean Aiken and director Ian MacKenzie. |
| 0 Claimed |
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$50 or more = VIP + POSTER + DVD PACKAGE
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| Get access to the online screener, plus a pre-release, special edition DVD of the film (limited edition). Plus, you'll get a signed movie poster print. |
| 9 Claimed |
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$250 or more = VIP + CREDIT
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| Get all of the above (minus the book), and you will be listed in the "Special Thanks" credits at the end of the film. |
| 2 Claimed |
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| HOW THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED |
SOUNDTRACK LICENSING
From the very beginning, we wanted to use the One Week Job film to showcase talented indie artists around North America. And they responded: artists like The Arkells, In-Flight Safety, Jon & Roy, and more agreed to let us use their music. Rather than use the music for free, we wanted to ensure we paid them to show our respect for their hard work.
SUBTITLES
The message of "following your passion" is universal, which is why we want to subtitle the film in at least 4 languages: English, French, Spanish, and Mandarin.
COLOR & OUTPUT
The rest of the funds will be used for final color correction and polish, to make the film look as professional as possible for the audience.
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Having just turned 51 and worked at the same job for 28 years, I am inspired by your project. Yes, as in Ian’s speech, we, the “older generation” tend to think that all there is to do is work – not necessarily with passion, but to just work. What a huge mistake – I pray that your project will catch on and people will realize life is far too short to just be spent making money and not feeling the rewards of loving what you’re doing – thanks Sean and Ian – well done!
From the very beginning, we wanted to use the One Week Job film to showcase talented indie artists around North America. And they responded: artists like The Arkells, In-Flight Safety, Jon & Roy, and more agreed to let us use their music. Rather than use the music for free, we wanted to ensure we paid them to show our respect for their hard work.
SUBTITLES
The message of "following your passion" is universal, which is why we want to subtitle the film in at least 4 languages: English, French, Spanish, and Mandarin.
COLOR & OUTPUT
The rest of the funds will be used for final color correction and polish, to make the film look as professional as possible for the audience.