Sponsored by Dream Camp Foundation & Center of Effort Wines

It’s about time someone made a documentary about the secrets of our most valued emotion. From the bayous of Louisiana to the deserts of Namibia, from the beaches of Brazil to the villages of Okinawa, Japan, and the slums of Kolkata, India, people in places all over the world have changed their lives to put gross national happiness ahead of gross national product. Happy depicts how to arrive at a flow state of tranquility with a focus on family, physical health and spiritual well-being. Learn about the power of positive psychology and the latest in international happiness research in this powerful film from Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker Roko Belic (“Genghis Blues” 1999). And go away happy!

So you think you can laugh? Laughing contests are a new craze taking off worldwide due to the rise of Laughter Yoga and other laughter- based exercise trends. The Ultimate Laughing Championship is the brainchild of "Laughologist", Albert Nerenberg, the director of Laughology, a breakthrough documentary about laughter, screened at the 2011 SLOIFF.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Ultimate Laughing Championship, hosted by SLO resident/2011 contestant, PJ Novotny. Based on contests like "Best Diabolic Laugh" and "Most Contagious Laugh," the "Best Laugher in California" will be crowned and the winner will be eligible to attend the World Championships: London 2013. The ULC will be held immediately after the screening of HAPPY on Saturday, March 10. To enter the contest, just show up, raise your hand, and bring your best laughter!

Happy & Laughing Contest Saturday, March 10, 2:00pm Downtown Cinemas, SLO

All 2012 SLOIFF Passes will be accepted for admission. Available tickets will also be sold at the door.