Scars Unseen
by Natalie Perez
Natalie Perez
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Scars Unseen
by Natalie Perez
Natalie Perez
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Scars Unseen aims to illuminate the power of healing, destigmatize victimhood, and encourage open communication about the causes, treatment, and prevention of domestic abuse. Domestic abuse doesn’t have to be our reality. Join us in discovering how to disrupt the cycle of abuse.
Scars Unseen aims to illuminate the power of healing, destigmatize victimhood, and encourage open communication about the causes, treatment, and prevention of domestic abuse. Domestic abuse doesn’t have to be our reality. Join us in discovering how to disrupt the cycle of abuse.
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Inclusion Statement
Our female Co-Directors and diverse crew are determined to involve women in the filmmaking process from ideation to execution. This includes women in front and behind the camera. Additionally, Scars Unseen aims to spread awareness that domestic violence affects everyone regardless of age, race, etc.About The Project
Scars Unseen is a sponsored project of Film Independent, a 501(c)(3) non-profit
independent media arts organization. Film Independent will receive grants for the
charitable purposes of Scars Unseen, provide oversight to ensure that grant funds
are used in accordance with grant agreements, and provide reports as required by the
grantor. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Scars Unseen must be made
payable to Film Independent and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
In each episode of the six-part series, one of our subjects will recount their experience involving domestic violence, focusing on what it took for them to overcome. Whether they were formerly abused or if they formerly abused another person, we will dive deep into who or what allowed them to see a better life for themselves.
Understanding that domestic violence is cyclical in nature, this documentary will also focus on the untold side of the story--life after abuse.
In addition, we will include interviews with subject professionals: medical, psychological, legal, and social. This documentary will explore the causes, signs, treatment, and prevention of domestic violence.ADDED PROMO CONTENT:
The title of “Scars Unseen” comes from the emotional and unseen effects of domestic violence: the silent story, the hurt that hasn’t healed. We’re aiming to bring healing and light to these wounds through our project.
Instead of focusing on the negative or gruesome details of their individual experience, Scars Unseen aims to highlight the moments of personal realization, triumph, courage, bravery, and healing that evolved out of their situation.Too many of our family and friends have been affected by domestic violence and often times they don't share their story because they don't think anyone will care, but WE DO.
We care.
We want people to know that they are not alone.
More Topics we will discuss in the film:
-What legal actions can those affected take to protect themselves and their family?
-How has the recent expiration of the Violence Against Women Act affected legislation, if at all?
-What does this mean for victims?
-What forms of healing and treatments are available?
-Where can people affected go to receive treatments? How as friends or family members of someone affected can we help?
-In what ways can trauma be revealed?
-How do we look out for warning signs of someone affected?
-What can we do to prevent trauma in the first place?
-What are the root causes of violence?
-How can we prevent violence from escalating?
Aerial view of the Promo Video shoot.
Mustafa's Interview for the Promo Video.
Checking sound before the first shot of the Promo Video.
Co-Directors, Natalie & Meredith planning their first shot.
Your donation is tax deductible! Scars Unseen is a fiscally sponsored project of
Film Independent, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions on behalf of Scars Unseen are payable to Film Independent and are tax deductible less the value of
any goods or services received, as allowed by law. The value of goods and services
being offered is noted under each donation level.
Incentives
$10
SHOUT OUT
We are so appreciative of you! We will give you a special shout out from the Scars Unseen team on Facebook and Twitter.
*100% is tax deductible*
$20
WATCH THE FILM
Want to watch Scars Unseen from the comfort of your own home? You will receive a private, downloadable link to our film upon completion. Start popping that popcorn!
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $5 is tax deductible*
$30
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
You will receive a Limited Edition Scars Unseen movie poster signed by the Directors and Talent.
*Amount over $15 is tax-deductible
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
$50
THE DIGITAL PACKAGE
Wish you were here? We’ll send you tons of exclusive Behind-The-Scenes photos and videos. And you'll get first looks at our Trailer upon completion!
In addition, we want everyone to know who you are & how thankful we are for you. We will include your name in the “Special Thanks” portion of the credits of Scars Unseen.
*Amount over $25 is tax-deductible*
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
$75
BUNDLE OF WINE *RAFFLE*
You'll be entered into a raffle to win a BUNDLE OF WINE from Plum Hill Vineyards! (A mix of 3 Red Wines and 3 White Wines)
Plum Hill Vineyards is a small, family owned winery built on a historical dairy farm in a pastoral setting, nestled between the cities of Forest Grove and Gaston, Oregon.
*Must be able to pick up this perk in Los Angeles*
*Amount over $30 is tax deductible*
Plus all cool perks mentioned above!
$100
ZERO TO ONE HUNDRED
Empowerment looks good on you. We’ll send you a Scars Unseen "WE RISE" hat.
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $15 is tax-deductible*
$200
THE VIP EXPERIENCE
2 VIP tickets to our Los Angeles Premiere with a Q&A from our Directors and Talent*.
(*Talent will be confirmed closer to the event) *Travel and lodging NOT included.*
^^This could be you!!
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $40 is tax-deductible*
$250
SWAG BAG AT PREMIERE
You'll received a She TV Media Swag Bag at the Los Angeles Premiere!
*Or we'll mail it to you if you are unable to attend.
Who doesn't love some swag??
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $30 is tax-deductible*
$500
VIP BEHIND THE SCENES
You will receive a visit ON SET to experience first-hand the inner workings of this documentary series. We might even let you use the slate.
*Travel NOT included.
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $50 is tax-deductible*
Claimed: 4 of 15
$500
PRIVATE YOGA WITH MAHA
PRIVATE YOGA CLASS WITH MAHA BODHI ! In addition, you will receive ACCESS to Maha's ONLINE 10-DAY "MASTER THE FLOW" YOGA COURSE ($90 Value! MASTER THE FLOW)
*Travel & Lodging NOT included.*
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $100 is tax-deductible*
Claimed: 2 of 20
$1,000
PHOTOSHOOT W. SHE TV MEDIA
You get to be the diva for the day! She TV Media, LLC. will coordinate a photoshoot for you with a theme/look of your choice. Whether you need a new headshot or want to blow your LinkedIn profile picture out of the water, we'll make you a model!
*Travel and lodging NOT included.*
*Amount over $250 is tax deductible*
Plus all the cool perks mentioned below!
$2,500
VIP DINNER WITH TRISH
VIP DINNER WITH TRISH STEELE AND THE DIRECTORS.
Elegant Dinner with Trish Steele at a Restaurant in Los Angeles.
*Travel and lodging NOT included.*
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $250 is tax-deductible*
Claimed: 0 of 7
$3,500
PROMO VIDEO
Need a promotional video for your individual, charity, or business? Let us work our magic and create a stunning video for your marketing purposes! You can check out some of our previous videos at SheTV.me.
($5,500 Value!)
*Travel and lodging NOT included.*
*Amount over $500 is tax deductible*
Plus all the cool perks mentioned below
$5,000
DREAM MAKER
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT + PRIVATE PRE-SCREENING + VIP DINNER BEFORE THE LOS ANGELES PREMIERE + FRONT ROW SEATING. A few weeks before the premiere, we'll invite you into our Editing Bay to watch the film before anyone else! Feedback is welcome. :) In addition, we will wine and dine you and a guest before the Scars Unseen World Premiere at a 5-Star Restaurant in Los Angeles. Ask the creators questions about the project or anything that your heart desires! You'll also get a *RESERVED* seat for the best seat in the theater.
*Travel and lodging NOT included.*
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $500 is tax-deductible*
Claimed: 0 of 5
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
SHOUT OUT
We are so appreciative of you! We will give you a special shout out from the Scars Unseen team on Facebook and Twitter.
*100% is tax deductible*
$20
WATCH THE FILM
Want to watch Scars Unseen from the comfort of your own home? You will receive a private, downloadable link to our film upon completion. Start popping that popcorn!
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $5 is tax deductible*
$30
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
You will receive a Limited Edition Scars Unseen movie poster signed by the Directors and Talent.
*Amount over $15 is tax-deductible
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
$50
THE DIGITAL PACKAGE
Wish you were here? We’ll send you tons of exclusive Behind-The-Scenes photos and videos. And you'll get first looks at our Trailer upon completion!
In addition, we want everyone to know who you are & how thankful we are for you. We will include your name in the “Special Thanks” portion of the credits of Scars Unseen.
*Amount over $25 is tax-deductible*
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
$75
BUNDLE OF WINE *RAFFLE*
You'll be entered into a raffle to win a BUNDLE OF WINE from Plum Hill Vineyards! (A mix of 3 Red Wines and 3 White Wines)
Plum Hill Vineyards is a small, family owned winery built on a historical dairy farm in a pastoral setting, nestled between the cities of Forest Grove and Gaston, Oregon.
*Must be able to pick up this perk in Los Angeles*
*Amount over $30 is tax deductible*
Plus all cool perks mentioned above!
$100
ZERO TO ONE HUNDRED
Empowerment looks good on you. We’ll send you a Scars Unseen "WE RISE" hat.
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $15 is tax-deductible*
$200
THE VIP EXPERIENCE
2 VIP tickets to our Los Angeles Premiere with a Q&A from our Directors and Talent*.
(*Talent will be confirmed closer to the event) *Travel and lodging NOT included.*
^^This could be you!!
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $40 is tax-deductible*
$250
SWAG BAG AT PREMIERE
You'll received a She TV Media Swag Bag at the Los Angeles Premiere!
*Or we'll mail it to you if you are unable to attend.
Who doesn't love some swag??
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $30 is tax-deductible*
$500
VIP BEHIND THE SCENES
You will receive a visit ON SET to experience first-hand the inner workings of this documentary series. We might even let you use the slate.
*Travel NOT included.
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $50 is tax-deductible*
Claimed: 4 of 15
$500
PRIVATE YOGA WITH MAHA
PRIVATE YOGA CLASS WITH MAHA BODHI ! In addition, you will receive ACCESS to Maha's ONLINE 10-DAY "MASTER THE FLOW" YOGA COURSE ($90 Value! MASTER THE FLOW)
*Travel & Lodging NOT included.*
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $100 is tax-deductible*
Claimed: 2 of 20
$1,000
PHOTOSHOOT W. SHE TV MEDIA
You get to be the diva for the day! She TV Media, LLC. will coordinate a photoshoot for you with a theme/look of your choice. Whether you need a new headshot or want to blow your LinkedIn profile picture out of the water, we'll make you a model!
*Travel and lodging NOT included.*
*Amount over $250 is tax deductible*
Plus all the cool perks mentioned below!
$2,500
VIP DINNER WITH TRISH
VIP DINNER WITH TRISH STEELE AND THE DIRECTORS.
Elegant Dinner with Trish Steele at a Restaurant in Los Angeles.
*Travel and lodging NOT included.*
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $250 is tax-deductible*
Claimed: 0 of 7
$3,500
PROMO VIDEO
Need a promotional video for your individual, charity, or business? Let us work our magic and create a stunning video for your marketing purposes! You can check out some of our previous videos at SheTV.me.
($5,500 Value!)
*Travel and lodging NOT included.*
*Amount over $500 is tax deductible*
Plus all the cool perks mentioned below
$5,000
DREAM MAKER
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT + PRIVATE PRE-SCREENING + VIP DINNER BEFORE THE LOS ANGELES PREMIERE + FRONT ROW SEATING. A few weeks before the premiere, we'll invite you into our Editing Bay to watch the film before anyone else! Feedback is welcome. :) In addition, we will wine and dine you and a guest before the Scars Unseen World Premiere at a 5-Star Restaurant in Los Angeles. Ask the creators questions about the project or anything that your heart desires! You'll also get a *RESERVED* seat for the best seat in the theater.
*Travel and lodging NOT included.*
PLUS all the cool perks mentioned above!
*Amount over $500 is tax-deductible*
Claimed: 0 of 5
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Current Team
About This Team
Meredith is an independent filmmaker, host and entrepreneur. She loves to bring stories to life through the magic of film. Whether it be short documentaries, interviewing subject experts, or how to make the most bomb guacamole, Meredith has your back. Meredith's short film, Avo-Wiedersehen, is a Moving Pictures Festival nominee. Her other works include: Hurry Up and Wait, a social justice web series she wrote, produced and performed in and many more. She is currently in post production, along with Natalie, on a female empowerment documentary called “Story in Her Eyes”, following seven inspiring women's stories of love, hope, and overcoming abuse.
Natalie Perez is an LA-based cinematographer and filmmaker. Her work includes narrative and documentary films, shorts, and web series— from quirky comedies to dark thrillers, dynamic musicals to stark dramas. Natalie's passion stems from genuine and honest stories that capture human emotion and connection. She strives to create visual pieces of art in every frame.
Lars Hempel and Michael Firmont are two studied film composers who have been working together under the umbrella of their established film composition brand Hempel&Firmont since 2015. Having entirely different musical backgrounds, Hempel&Firmont cover a great variety of compositional styles – surely one of the major aspects that give the duo their unique edge and already enabled them to successfully realize a bunch of international projects in Los Angeles, Germany, Great Britain and Asia. Thanks to a professional education in audio engineering, Hempel&Firmont consistently deliver excellent quality of production.
Trish Steele, Founder and CEO of Women Crowned In Glory, Inc./Safe Passage has spent
twenty seven years reaching out to all women, encouraging and directing them to fulfill their
calling in life. As an author, model, beauty consultant and spokesperson, Trish brings great
awareness to the issues of domestic violence, and is an amazing example of how an abused
woman can be restored to start a new life of success. Trish drew upon her own past experience with domestic violence, overcoming all forms of abuse, and hopelessness. She has also conquered hearing loss as a result of childhood fever, which proves that any challenge can become a person’s greatest victory.
Safe Passage helps women find various services, such as shelter from abusers, job placement, makeovers, and a new place to live. The mission of Safe Passage is to give survivors a new life, with the hope of building confidence and leaders that can give back to the community.
Maha Bodhi is a refugee from Yemen who had a brutal upbringing, as she was forced into arranged marriage twice, survived multiple death threatening situations and two civil wars. Arrived in the U.S. in 2006, she found freedom and her true self as she went on a healing journey by practicing yoga for over a decade and eventually studied with internationally recognized yoga teachers Travis Eliot and Lauren Ekstrom. She currently is a 300 hours Yoga-Alliance certified teacher and the creator of Master the Flow of Life - a 10 day transformational yogic program that is delivered and accessible at yogimaha.com. Maha also earned a masters degree in Organizational Behavior and works with Fortune 100 companies to help educate their leaders on how to create a productive, healthy and happy work environment for their people. Maha now lives a purposeful fulfilling life inspiring others and being of service in sunny Santa Monica, California.
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