Be prepared to experience the emotional bond between three generations of women and get a glimpse into the complex world caretakers often find themselves in. This story is about women and will be told by women, hell yes!
Be prepared to experience the emotional bond between three generations of women and get a glimpse into the complex world caretakers often find themselves in. This story is about women and will be told by women, hell yes!
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Mission Statement
There is an uncomfortable stigma around mental health. As a society, we're hesitant to talk about it and our world deserves honest representation of what it looks and feels like for those that live with mental illness.About The Project
The Story.
This film is inspired by the writer's grandmother, Dorothy, who lived with schizophrenia for nearly 60 years. Throughout Dorothy's life, her family watched as she went in and out of relapse. The family saw where Dorothy's mind would take her and how it affected her everyday life. They lovingly stood by as this illness slowly tore down Dorothy's physical and mental state.
Dorothy (DOT) 1975
Family photo 2007
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The Facts.
95.2 million Americans living with a mental illness.
US Census Bureau clocked population in 2019 at 329.45 million.
Over 25% of people in the US are living with a mental illness.
LET'S READ THAT AGAIN...
25 %
1. How many more individuals are afraid to talk about their mental health?
2. How many of you are reading this right now are afraid to talk to someone?
3. How much longer will we wait to bring the ample amount of attention, awareness, and help that is needed for this community?
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The Plan.
In order to talk about anything, it helps to see it first.
When we see stories we relate to, we're given the courage to talk about our own experiences. The more we can open up to our world, the less scary it becomes and the more help that becomes available.
With the unique experience of caring for an individual with schizophrenia, the writer feels a strong responsibility to show her audience what it can look and feel like for these individuals.
There is no sugar coating or diluting in this film. Be prepared to experience the emotional bond between three generations of women and get a glimpse into the complex world caretakers often find themselves in.
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The End.
We invite you to be bold, be courageous and speak out about your own struggles with mental health. Your well being and happiness in this life matters.
Incentives
$15
The Oprah
You get a shout and you get a shout, everyone gets a shout! A social media shout-out, informing the masses and our legion community that YOU are making our film possible.
AND a VIP private viewing link to watch the completed film.
We appreciate you!
*Film delivered after DOT makes it's film festival premeires.
$25
The Ellen
We love Ellen and we love your support for DOT. We want you to have the official digital poster.
PLUS:
Private digital link of the film
Social media shout-out for your support
*Film delivered after DOT makes it's film festival premeires.
$50
The Kate
We'd like to interupt for a special message. A personalized note card mailed to your doorstep from the writer.
PLUS:
A link to view the film
The official digital poster
*Film delivered after DOT makes it's film festival premeires.
$100
The Lucy
Grab all your favorite treats and get ready, becuase you're going to be the very first to view our film! You'll receive a top secret link of DOT to view before it's release.
PLUS:
Personalized card form the writer
A social media shout-out
*Link to view film will be sent as soon as picture is fully locked.
$200
The Rosario
You are a powerhouse supporter and we want to showcase your name or logo in the "made possible" section of our credits. It's an honor to have your support and we want our audience to know you, as well.
PLUS:
ALL the goodies mentioned above!
$500
The Sandra
Oh, we've been waiting for you... We'd love to have your vibrant, unique self at our East and West coast premieres. Dress in your best and we'll see you there!
PLUS:
ALL the goodies mentioned above!
*Accomadations and travel are not included.
$1,000
The Beyonce
You are fiercly invested and we want you to join us on set for one day of filming. Experience what it's like to watch the talented crew and actors make movie magic, beacause there's really nothing else like it!
PLUS:
Duh, ALL those goodies mentioned above! :)
*Accomadations and travel to the set in Los Angeles and premieres are not included.
Claimed: 2 of 10
$2,500
The Meryl
You are fully committed just like Meryl, and we want to honor you by giving you the title of "Producer"!
PLUS:
Join us at the first preview with the opportunity for feedback on the film
Invite to East and West coast premieres
Dinner with writer and director
Signed copy of the script
Official poster framed and signed by the cast and director
*First preview will be in Los Angeles only. Travel and accomadations to and from premieres are not included.
Claimed: 0 of 3
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$15
The Oprah
You get a shout and you get a shout, everyone gets a shout! A social media shout-out, informing the masses and our legion community that YOU are making our film possible.
AND a VIP private viewing link to watch the completed film.
We appreciate you!
*Film delivered after DOT makes it's film festival premeires.
$25
The Ellen
We love Ellen and we love your support for DOT. We want you to have the official digital poster.
PLUS:
Private digital link of the film
Social media shout-out for your support
*Film delivered after DOT makes it's film festival premeires.
$50
The Kate
We'd like to interupt for a special message. A personalized note card mailed to your doorstep from the writer.
PLUS:
A link to view the film
The official digital poster
*Film delivered after DOT makes it's film festival premeires.
$100
The Lucy
Grab all your favorite treats and get ready, becuase you're going to be the very first to view our film! You'll receive a top secret link of DOT to view before it's release.
PLUS:
Personalized card form the writer
A social media shout-out
*Link to view film will be sent as soon as picture is fully locked.
$200
The Rosario
You are a powerhouse supporter and we want to showcase your name or logo in the "made possible" section of our credits. It's an honor to have your support and we want our audience to know you, as well.
PLUS:
ALL the goodies mentioned above!
$500
The Sandra
Oh, we've been waiting for you... We'd love to have your vibrant, unique self at our East and West coast premieres. Dress in your best and we'll see you there!
PLUS:
ALL the goodies mentioned above!
*Accomadations and travel are not included.
$1,000
The Beyonce
You are fiercly invested and we want you to join us on set for one day of filming. Experience what it's like to watch the talented crew and actors make movie magic, beacause there's really nothing else like it!
PLUS:
Duh, ALL those goodies mentioned above! :)
*Accomadations and travel to the set in Los Angeles and premieres are not included.
Claimed: 2 of 10
$2,500
The Meryl
You are fully committed just like Meryl, and we want to honor you by giving you the title of "Producer"!
PLUS:
Join us at the first preview with the opportunity for feedback on the film
Invite to East and West coast premieres
Dinner with writer and director
Signed copy of the script
Official poster framed and signed by the cast and director
*First preview will be in Los Angeles only. Travel and accomadations to and from premieres are not included.
Claimed: 0 of 3
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Current Team
About This Team
Kimberlee is the writer and one of the leads in our film. She has gratefully worked in the TV and film industry for almost 10 years. Kimberlee's professional dance career is what gave her the courage to pursue her true passion and desire as an actor. Throughout her career she's worked on GLEE, The Mentalist, Jane the Virgin, Grown-ish, You're the Worst and currently on season 4 of Penny Dreadful: City of Angels. Some film projects include TED2, indie feature Dumbbells, and 12 Wishes of Christmas (Hallmark&IonTelevision). She also had the honor of sharing the stage with Demian Bichir in Luiz Valdez's revival of ZOOT SUIT at the Mark Taper Forum. DOT, is her debut as a writer and she's thrilled to share this raw and honest story with the world!
Foster is an award-winning director, filmmaker, and Emergence Award Recipient. She earned her BFA at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied for 3 years with the Atlantic Theater Company under the tutelage of David Mamet, Chris Bauer, Scott Zigler, and Mary McCann, among others.Foster’s most notable directing work to date is the award-winning short film MADE PUBLIC, a Emergence Award Recipient for Female Filmmakers, written by her husband Brian Leahy, and starring Jeanine Mason (Roswell, New Mexico) and Josh Zuckerman (90210). The film premiered in 2019 and has played at more than 25 festivals including Palm Springs, Cinequest, Cleveland, and many more. The film has received 13 nominations and 9 awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and the Audience Award at the Bentonville Film Festival.
Foster was one of six directors selected by Alliance of Women Directors for the inaugural AWD Short Film Initiative, creating a short film in collaboration with the Shoot ‘Em Up film series. The resulting film, titled MÍA, premiered at Disney Studios.
Foster is an alumna of the Ryan Murphy HALF Initiative, co-founder of Something Wilde Productions, member of the Los Angeles Women's Film Collective, and Board Member of the non-profit organization Moms-In-Film. She is repped by Verve Talent & Literary and Fourth Wall Management.
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