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Content Title:
The Definition of Happiness (2024)
Feature Documentary | 96 mins | Completed | English | Subtitled (EN, FR, DE, ES)

Genre:
Wellness | Psychology | Social Impact | Science | Human Interest

Availability:
• Fully delivered: HD ProRes + UHD available, Stereo + 5.1
• Subtitles available in EN, FR, DE, ES — happy to subtitle into additional languages on request
• Licensing Rights Available: SVOD, TVOD, AVOD, Broadcast, Educational
• Available Territories: All regions except Pay Per View (Amazon Prime – US, UK, CA, AU, NZ)

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🎬 About the Film:

We’re sold the idea that happiness is something to chase — to manifest, to optimise, to purchase. But what if that’s the lie? What if the very pursuit is making us sick?

The Definition of Happiness is a globally shot, emotionally rich documentary that challenges the modern happiness industry and its effect on our mental health.

Through a powerful blend of science, story, and lived experience, the film dismantles the myth of happiness and asks a provocative question:

“What if true happiness isn’t found — but remembered?”

From a life-altering accident to a deep connection with the ocean, filmmaker Tim Elwin takes viewers on a deeply personal yet universal journey — one that moves beyond wellness fads to uncover what actually brings lasting meaning, resilience, and joy.

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👥 Featured Experts & Voices:
• Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky – Leading Positive Psychology researcher
• Prof. Felice Jacka – Global pioneer in nutritional psychiatry
• Prof. Adrienne O’Neil – Expert on health, gender, and the heart–mind connection
• Wallace J. Nichols – Author of Blue Mind, ocean advocate, and neuroscientist — this film includes his final in-depth interview before his passing, sharing timeless reflections on water, healing, and emotional restoration
• Tom Nash – Quadruple amputee DJ, speaker, and resilience thinker
• Bryce Hastings – Head of Research, Les Mills International
…and more.

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📊 Why Now — Why This Matters Globally:
• Depression is now the leading cause of disability worldwide
• 1 in 4 young people say they feel numb, empty, or disconnected
• Wellness is a $4.7 trillion industry — yet anxiety, depression, and loneliness continue to rise
• Happiness has become a product — not a feeling. This film flips that narrative.

And now, with the passing of Wallace J. Nichols, this documentary holds his final words on the power of water to heal the human mind. His concept of “Blue Mind” — the science behind how the ocean calms, centres, and restores us — becomes even more essential in a world craving peace and reconnection.

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💡 Use Cases & Fit:

Perfect for platforms, buyers and organisations seeking:
• Mental health & wellbeing content with scientific rigour and emotional pull
• High-production-value docs for streaming platforms or impact series
• Content that balances personal transformation with academic insight
• Educational catalogues (universities, psychology courses, mental health programs)
• Wellness hubs or mindfulness apps looking for long-form narrative content
• Thought-leadership festivals, hybrid screenings, or Q&A-supported campaigns

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🏆 Current Status:
• Official Selection: Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2025
• Acquired: Amazon Prime (Pay Per View only, EN-speaking territories)
• Assets ready: Master file, subtitles, press kit, trailer
• Available now for licensing across Europe, Asia, LATAM, Africa, MENA, and non-Amazon SVOD partners

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📺 Promo & Screener Access:
Trailer: https://www.thedefinitionofhappiness.com/trailer
Private screener link available on request.