Short Summary

As I get older, I seem to run into the same basic issue through each experience had and conversation shared. The need for perfection or the illusion of "having it all together" is palpable. When did it become common practice to be ashamed of our genuine selves?

Imperfect is a documentary film attempting to squash the negative connotation this word sadly carries and to celebrate the individuality of each person owning who they uniquely and inherently are at the core. 

As a budding filmmaker, I am struggling myself with the idea of imperfection -- not being exactly at the level I want to be yet. This, in conjunction with lack of finances, leads to my inability to create impacting films such as this documentary on an issue that I feel so desperately needs to be brought out of the darkness.

This is my request to collaborate with others to bring my first personal piece to life. This is a message that I feel all people, of all ages need to hear and recognize. Will you join me in making this possible?

What We Need & What You Get

Breakin' it down:

• I will need equipment and a passionate crew to make this dream a reality. 
• ALL funds will go straight into production costs, even if we don't reach our target -- I will personally make sure this film is made one way or another.
• Production costs also include your perks -- yay! I am excited and humbled by each of you and these perks are the least I can do to thank each one of you for your support and encouragement!

The Impact

Perfectionism is debilitating. It can take away sleep, self-worth, relationships, jobs -- whole lives. I want to bring the beauty of imperfection to light; to bring the simple, amazing stories of ordinary people to a much larger audience and show that each life is beautiful and an inspiration, by just being real, honest and imperfect.  

This short film will showcase an artistic interpretation of imperfection through collective interviews of people telling their real life stories. This piece will ultimately show that all life is asking of us is to simply live it with authenticity.

Risks & Challenges

The risk and greatest challenge that I believe all filmmakers run into is the lack of funds to create a project with meaning. I see a demand that is not being met for sincerity and vulnerability. We all want, crave, need that. I want to be the one to fill this void. However, finances tend to be a real-life stumbling block and, if I'm being totally honest, a real buzz-kill. 

We need to rent the right equipment, pay and feed our crews through production and post production, and give the time needed to make a quality film that we are proud of.

This is where YOU come in!

Other Ways You Can Help

If you are passionate about this issue, but are unable to financially contribute, I first want to say how thankful I am to you for still wanting to help our campaign in any way. Secondly, here are alternative ways that you can help us out and be a part of this film:

• Help get the word out and make some noise about our campaign. Whether it's on social media sites or personal emails to friends and family. Spreading the word is our best friend here. 
• If you are a blogger, feel free to blog about what we're doing and encourage your readers to check out our story.
• Do you love Instagramming? Instagram whatever inspires you and link to our campaign with the hashtag #positivelyimperfect