DONATE TO HELP US COMPLETE PRODUCTION
Why we’re making this film
There is no “look” to an eating disorder. Most people with eating disorders are survivors of lifelong and childhood traumas; Many have PTSD, many have chronic depression and/or anxiety and recovery is HARD WORK. There continues to be very little visibility of people of color having eating disorders in media (including films) and eating disorder recovery campaigns. It is a type of erasure that perpetuates the misunderstandings about eating disorders in communities of color and has prevented many from seeking help or even thinking they need it. Our hope is that this film will dispel the myths about who suffers from eating disorders and why.
What we’re asking for
We are so close to finishing this film we just need to get over the post production finish line! The good news is the film is already shot; what we need now is finishing funds for color correction, sound design, original music score, music licensing and full audio mix. Also our stretch goal is to raise enough in order to submit to film festivals and spread our message nationwide.
About the Director
"Me Little Me" is based on the short film "Little Elizabeth" which Director Elizabeth Ayiku made about a breakthrough she had while on her own recovery journey 9 years ago. "Little Elizabeth" went on to screen at multiple film festivals and was ultimately chosen as the winner of Art With Impact's Feb '18 film competition for mental health awareness.
Elizabeth has always has a passion for filmmaking and has held many jobs in the industry including Field producer, Camera Operator, Assistant Editor and Full-time Editor. In her own words, she is making Me Little Me for every underrepresented man/womxn/child that’s ever dealt with an eating disorder or mental illness of any kind. "I see you, I love you." - Elizabeth
Elizabeth and the crew couldn't have gotten this far without the sponsorship of these amazing folks below!
Pics from a fundraiser hosted by
CENTER FOR DISCOVERY in Los Angeles, CA
Stills from set featuring the amazingly hard working cast of "Me Little Me".
A sneak peak
A clip from the film featuring the music of composer www.amitmaycohen.com
One of the things funds will go towards is having Amit write music for the entire film. Her work is beautiful and SO perfect.
For your donation
$50 Your name or company name listed on our film's official website.
100 A digital download of the full film upon release!
$100+ In addition to a digital download of the full film, you will receive the bonus documentary short "Luis & Fed" about Federico 'Luis' Jimenez from the campaign video. This documentary features incredible insights from Fed and his unique perspective on mental health and eating disorder recovery as a male POC in today's society.
Thank you all for your support and we hope to see you at a screening of Me Little Me!
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