UPDATE: August 10, 2015 - THE AUCTION IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR BIDDING!
WINNING BIDDERS WILL BE CONTACTED THIS WEEK.

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1. All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds unless otherwise noted. All items are “as is.” Harvardwood has attempted to describe and catalog items correctly, but neither warrants nor represents and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of the items. No statement made in this catalog, or made orally at the auction or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability.
2. The auction item value listed is an estimate of fair market value. Items have not been appraised unless so noted. The amount you pay above this fair market value estimate is normally tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax adviser to clarify amount of deduction.
3. Restaurant certificates do not include alcohol, tax, or gratuities unless specified.
4. Payment for items purchased must be made in full within 72 hours of notification that the bidder has won the item. Harvardwood accepts payment by credit card or by check made payable to Harvardwood.
5. Following payments, you may arrange for pick-up of your item(s).
6. The purchaser must pick up all items, unless special arrangements are made. Any item left unclaimed, without prior arrangements, will be sold and proceeds will go to Harvardwood.
7. Harvardwood reserves the right to add or withdraw items, without notice, to or from the auction.
8. Unless otherwise specified, all auction gift certificates must be used within one year of the date of the auction.
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10. Bidding will end at 11:59pm PT on August 9, 2015.

The Sundance Film Festival package includes 2 tickets each to

• 6 pre-selected films (2 tickets to 2 films each on Friday, January 29; Saturday, January 30; and Sunday, January 31, 2016 – a total of 12 tickets)
• 2 festival guest credentials (priority admittance to non-theatre festival venues such as Sundance House, Filmmaker Lodge, and the Music Café)
• 2 tickets to the Awards Party on Saturday, January 29, 2016
• and a Sundance Film Festival catalog.

Estimated Value: $650
Starting Bid: $400
Bid Increments: $15

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The Writing Partners' Package includes TWO copies of WriterDuet, for you and your writing partner, as well as two copies of Scrivener and Scrapple each!

WriterDuet is modern, feature-rich screenwriting software built to simplify every aspect of writing for professionals and amateurs alike. It has real-time collaboration, infinite revision tracking, an advanced outliner, and a user-friendly interface that gives writers everything they need without getting in their way. WriterDuet has web-based and desktop versions that works seamlessly online & offline, automatically syncing whenever possible. And besides its own cloud storage, WriterDuet offers automatic backups to Google Drive, Dropbox, and your hard drive.

Even if you don't collaborate, WriterDuet's automatic syncing on your phone, tablet, and computer makes it easy to access your scripts from anywhere. And for writing teams, WriterDuet's real-time updates, text/audio/video chat, conversation-style notes, and ability to see exactly who made what changes when can simplify your process immensely. WriterDuet improves upon the core functionality screenwriters are used to, and adds a plethora of unique features that welcome screenwriters into the 21st century.

"Writer Duet is the most intuitive, most user-friendly scriptwriting software I’ve ever used. And it’s truly amazing to be able to write and share screens with one, two, or many different people at once. ... I wish I’d had this earlier in my career. I can’t say enough good things about Guy Goldstein and Writer Duet."

— Ed Solomon (Men in Black, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures, Now You See Me)

Scrivener is a powerful content-generation tool for writers that allows you to concentrate on composing and structuring long and difficult documents. While it gives you complete control of the formatting, its focus is on helping you get to the end of that awkward first draft.

Scapple is an easy-to-use tool for getting ideas down as quickly as possible and making connections between them. It isn’t exactly mind-mapping software—it’s more like a freeform text editor that allows you to make notes anywhere on the page and to connect them using straight dotted lines or arrows. If you’ve ever scribbled down ideas all over a piece of paper and drawn lines between related thoughts, then you already know what Scapple does.

Estimated Value: $220
Starting Bid: $75
Bid Increments: $10

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Go wireless and let your playlist roam free with the Klipsch Gallery™ G-17 Air - AirPlay® enabled speaker system. Apple Airplay technology spreads your iTunes anywhere you see fit.

Simply plug it into your wall, and connect wirelessly over an existing Wi-Fi network. The G-17 Air allows wireless access and playback of your iTunes libraries from your Apple smart device, such as an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch capable of running iOS 4.3 and up.

Estimated Value: $549
Starting Bid: $150
Bid Increments: $10

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This gift set is perfect for a young fan of The BoxTrolls! 

• Child T-shirt (M)
• Sweatshirt (M)
• Coloring book
• Notebook
• Planner

Nominated for Best Animated Features, The Boxtrolls is a 2014 American 3D stop-motion animated fantasy-comedy film based on the novel Here Be Monsters! by Alan Snow. Produced by Laika, it was directed by Graham Annable and Anthony Stacchi. The film tells the story of Eggs, a human boy raised by trash-collecting trolls, as he attempts to save them from Archibald Snatcher, a pest exterminator. The film stars Isaac Hempstead-Wright, Ben Kingsley, Elle Fanning, Toni Collette, Jared Harris, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Richard Ayoade and Tracy Morgan.

Estimated Value: $105
Starting Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $5

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Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead is a 2013 book written by Sheryl Sandberg (COO, Facebook) and Nell Scovell (Co-Executive Producer, The Muppet Show; Creator & Executive Producer, Sabrina, The Teenage Witch).

The hardcover copy of this book is signed by both Scovell and Sandberg.

Estimated Value: $125
Starting Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $5

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The VIP Passes to the world’s largest movie studio and theme park are a great way to experience Universal Studios Hollywood.

These tickets have been generously donated by a Harvardwood Board member, with whom the winning bidder will coordinate the visit date.

Estimated Value: $378
Starting Bid: $180
Bid Increments: $10

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The League Gift Set includes:

• Season 5 DVD
• Baseball Cap
• Adult Zip-up Hoodie (L)
• Poster signed by the cast

Estimated Value: $125
Starting Bid: $35
Bid Increments: $5

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CreatorUp is the e-learning platform where anyone can learn tell their story with video and make digital media entertainment projects from top industry pros. Co-founded by USC Film School Alumni—we make digital media entertainment education accessible helping anyone improve their skills, find work, and grow their creative careers.

Estimated Value: $200
Starting Bid: $80
Bid Increments: $10

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Amethyst and sterling silver cross necklace with Bali sterling silver and glass beads. Designed by Joanne Groshardt.

Estimated Value: $35
Starting Bid: $20
Bid Increments: $5

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Luxuriate in a hands-on, one-on-one private yoga lesson with experienced yoga instructor (and Harvard alum) Sara Melson, in the comfort of your own home, or in Sara's private home studio. Total beginners, couples, and all ages welcome.

Estimated Value: $160
Starting Bid: $90
Bid Increments: $10

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Celebrity trainer and former NCAA Division 1 athlete in two sports, Justin O’Connor, created the U20 Home Workout System based on the scientifically proven BATS principle of moving your Body At Top Speed. The most recent scientific research concludes that shorter, higher intensity speed based workouts get better results than long cardio or heavy weightlifting.

In just 20 minutes 3X a week, The U20 System builds FAST TWITCH and SUPER FAST TWITCH muscle fibers which burn fat faster and give you the lean look of a sprinter, boxer or gymnast. The U20 started in a Los Feliz apartment and spread to 45 countries on 6 continents in just 18 months. Stream The U20 home workout system into your living room, by the pool or your hotel room. There is no equipment needed so never miss a workout when you’re traveling. With 80+ lightning fast workouts set up in order to get harder as your get fitter, you’ll never plateau or burn out from doing the same workout over and over again. Firmer. Fitter. Faster.

Estimated Value: $162
Starting Bid: $75
Bid Increments: $5

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Three 55-minute sessions with life coach (and Harvard alum) Raz Mason. Raz specializes in working with people seeking to handle work and/or personal life with lower anxiety, tackle difficult decisions with aplomb, and exercise powerful and integrity-driven leadership.

Gain assistance with a current or imminent project, including, but not limited to:
- Strategic brainstorming on action steps and navigating relationship dynamics;
- Addressing patterns of self-sabotage;
- Enhancing self-confidence and calmness in the face of stress;
- Developing a constructive accountability system.

For testimonials and more information on Raz's coaching approach and background, visit www.masonconsult.net. 

Estimated Value: $360
Starting Bid: $90
Bid Increments: $10

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