“A beautifully made, horrifyingly powerful insight into the deepest sadnesses of war.
What a stunning debut movie. Watch this space, there be talents here.”
- Iain Smith, Producer of Children of Men, The Fountain & Wanted

“‘Happy New Year,’ is an important, powerful and uniquely personal story of two Iraq vets that all Americans should see.  It punches you in the gut, demands your attention and leaves you thinking differently about the human cost of war forever.”
-Paul Rieckhoff, founder of Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)

“Wonderful acting and directing…an incredibly heartbreaking piece that leaves you wanting more.”
- Todd Graff, Writer/Director of Camp and the upcoming feature Bandslam

“What if your choice to serve your country left you facing repercussions that demand a choice between your own life and death? HAPPY NEW YEAR is a heart-breaking snapshot of one man’s struggle to re-enter civilian life both maimed and haunted by his tours of duty. It is a moving and invaluable exploration of soldiers’ lives that begs us to support them, and a stirring call for the viewers’ help and compassion.”
- Monique Curnen, Actress The Dark Knight, Half Nelson

“The troops – our pride and joy, our heroes. Yes, that’s until the Bush Administration and Congress have deployed and redeployed, stop-lossed and extended them in this immoral war in Iraq. Then many are left to suffer and struggle with their injuries and mental health problems with little support from the government. Those who are unable to overcome those injuries to mind and body, those who have chosen suicide, and there are thousands, are not even counted among the war dead. Let’s salute the creators and producers of HAPPY NEW YEAR for helping make the public aware of this issue. Let’s help bring HAPPY NEW YEAR to towns and cities around the country so more people will join the effort to end this war.”
- Paula Rogovin, Military Families Speak Out (MFSO)

“It is infuriating but necessary to realize what the effects of war are on our veterans. What an insight into the psyche of a returning soldier”.
- Renee Rothhaas, Occupational Therapist Louis Stokes VAMC

“Having been through the Marine Corps, and experienced the va system through myself and friends less fortunate than me, I’ve been waiting for someone with the courage to expose to the world the horrific realities of the system we have entrusted to heal the children we send to war. This production is that messiah!”
- Rafay Siddiqui, Sgt, USMC & Founder of Iraq Veterans Against the War - NJ