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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, Stereo + 5.1
• Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, ES (additional languages on request)
• Licensing Rights: SVOD, TVOD, AVOD, Broadcast, Educational
• Territories: All regions except Amazon Prime PPV (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ)

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🎬 About the Film

We’re sold the idea that happiness is something to chase—manifest, optimise, 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 :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

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

“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 :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

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👥 Featured Experts & Voices

• Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky – Leading positive psychology researcher
• Prof. Felice Jacka – Pioneer in nutritional psychiatry
• Prof. Adrienne O’Neil – Health, gender & heart-mind expert
• Wallace J. Nichols – Author of Blue Mind, this is his final interview before passing :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Tom Nash – Quadruple amputee DJ & 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 feel numb, empty, or disconnected
• The wellness industry is a $4.7 trillion market—yet anxiety, depression, and loneliness continue to rise
• Happiness has become a product—not a feeling. This film flips that narrative.
• With Wallace J. Nichols’s passing, the film’s focus on the healing power of water (“Blue Mind”) gains even more significance

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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
• Materials balancing personal transformation with academic insight
• Educational catalogues (universities, psychology courses, mental health programs)
• Wellness hubs or mindfulness apps with long-form narrative features
• Thought-leadership festivals, hybrid screenings, or Q&A-supported campaigns

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🏆 Current Status

• Official Selection: Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2025 :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Acquired: Amazon Prime (PPV only, English territories)
• Assets ready: Master file, subtitles, press kit, trailer
• Available for licensing: Europe, Asia, LATAM, Africa, MENA, and non‑Amazon SVOD partners

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📺 Promo & Screener Access

Trailer: Official Trailer

Private screener: available on request.