Hello everyone!

I will soon be shooting my NYU Tisch thesis DIRTY. 

DIRTY is a comedy that follows a neurotic teenager down a rabbit hole of chaos as she convinces herself she’s given her entire family chlamydia. 

Two years ago, I would have never been able to do this. What if making a film about this means that it will happen to me somehow? I’d think. What if the universe punishes me for making a comedy about hypochondria and I face a slow, horrible death? I would wash my hands, count to 5 ten times, and never tell a soul about it. But today, I’m taking the chance against my intrusive thoughts. 

Hypochondria, OCD, and anxiety is detrimental to quality of life, and I’m one of millions who struggle with these disorders. The only way I’ve come close to conquering them is to get honest about it and speak my worst fears out loud. That’s exactly what I’m doing with my short film DIRTY.

For my film, I am looking to raise $4000 to afford the necessary equipment, locations, props, and crew support that will bring this story to life. I am so excited to share this project that I have worked hard on with you all and would be grateful for anyone who is open to supporting me through a donation.

Thank you so much,

Marlena Lerner