SCARS UNSEEN is an inspiring new documentary that brings to light the stories of three incredible women who not only survived domestic violence but are now on a mission to pay it forward.
Why This Film Matters Now:
In a time when the pandemic has led to a surge in domestic violence cases worldwide, raising the statistic of 1 in 4 women affected to 1 in 3 women, SCARS UNSEEN serves as a beacon of hope.
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The film aims to:
De-stigmatize Victimhood: By sharing these raw and real stories, the documentary encourages survivors to come forward and seek help without fear of judgment.
Encourage Open Dialogue: It fosters an environment where conversations around abuse are normalized, helping to break the silence that often surrounds this issue.
Change the Narrative: SCARS UNSEEN challenges the conventional narrative around domestic violence, shifting the focus from victimhood to empowerment and resilience.
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.
PRESS INQUIRIES: Kim Dixon - Dominion 3 PR - kimdixon@dominion3.com
SALES/DISTRIBUTION INQUIRIES - Glen Reynolds - Glen@circusroadfilms.com
FILM SCREENINGS
AWARDS
We are currently developing a National Tour of Scars Unseen.
Join us in raising awareness about domestic violence, the power of trauma informed care, and the message that we can always change the narrative.
Help us bring Scars Unseen to conferences, corporations, universities, advocacy organizations, & first responders in your city!
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Host a live or virtual screening on Kinema!
Educational Streaming
For educational streaming access, go to ProQuest here
REVIEWS
SCARS UNSEEN is an evocative portrayal of human resilience and the urgent need for societal change. It advocates for a knowledgeable and proactive stance against domestic violence, emphasizing the transformative power of storytelling in cultivating empathy and initiating action.
I think this film’s goal is not only to raise awareness but also to inspire. To come out and share our own scars unseen.
My rating is a beautiful 10 out of 10 stars.
There was no pushing, only support and love, coming from the people on the other side of the cameras and other equipment. That’s what you get from womxn who are really listening. It’s evident that the space was created, offered, and gladly given to these survivors. Major props to director Meredith Yinger for setting up that space.
PRESS
DV + TRAUMA RECOVERY RESOURCES
Maha's Resources
Donate to Maha's Cancer Fund Here
Website: yogimaha.com
Email: maha@yogimaha.com Instagram: yogimaha108
Adrienne's Resources
Trish's Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
CA Women's Law Center : 323-951-1041 or email cwlc@cwlc.org
Peace Over Violence : (213) 955-9090
Jenesse Center for DV Intervention and Prevention , Los Angeles
JENESSE HOTLINE: 800-479-7328
Women in Transition (Philadelphia) Lifeline: 215-751-1111
Hope Center, MN - 24-Hour SafeLine: 1-800-607-2330
Alexandra House, MN - 24-Hour Helpline: 763.780.2330
Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence Support line: 9 AM - 9 PM CST 1-855-BTS-1777
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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.
PROJECT TIMELINE
Scars Unseen was created, produced, and directed by She TV Media. It all began in 2018 when She TV Media pitched the documentary to the Film Independent & Loyola Marymount University Incubator Lab.
August 2018
March 2019
She TV Media completed a successful Seed & Spark crowdfunding campaign, raising over $46,000 for the project.
August 2019
The series' first three subjects were interviewed: Trish Steele, Maha Bodhi, & Adrienne Rouan.
2020
Meetings with distributors, potential partners, and mentors. Paper Cut Developed
2022-2023
Post Production, Music Composition, Sound Mix, and Color, Applying to Film Festivals
2024
Film Festival Premieres, and Making Distribution Plans Happen
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