A portion of this campaign and the proceeds made on the film will go directly to Veterans charitable organizations.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental illness, which affects a disproportionately high number of armed services Veterans. With our feature-length documentary, The Face of PTSD, we’re looking to chip away at many of the misconceptions that surround this serious disorder. These misconceptions have stigmatized Veterans with this affliction, which has been downright harmful to the men and women who have suffered from their experiences in the military.  In the film, we’ll provide an in-depth, honest look at the variety of experiences, different treatments and outlooks, which help these Veterans make their way in the world. We need to change the way we look at people suffering from mental illness. We need #treatmentNOTjudgement to be our rallying cry.

We realize that there are other films about the issues surrounding PTSD. While many of these films have good intentions, some have also had unintended consequences. The most typical depiction of a Veteran with PTSD in mass media is a person who is violent or addicted to controlled substances. While this can be true for some, the overwhelming majority of people who suffer from this ailment do not fit with this description and should not be characterized this way. 

Our film will break down this stigma by telling the story of Veterans who have or have had PTSD, but still lead successful lives. While they still struggle every day with their symptoms, they persist and fight to overcome their demons through a variety of different avenues of medical, experimental, or personalized treatment. We will also seek to highlight how the sensationalization of PTSD has created a barrier between Veterans and treatment, and the ramifications that impasse. Most of all, we will show that Veterans who suffer from PTSD are not people who we should judge, walk on eggshells around, or be fearful of. Instead, we, as a society, need to think differently about our cultural attitude towards mental illness. 

Any donation of $15 or more gets you the film in a digital format.  We also have dozens of other rewards available at different price ranges.  Please take a look at the sidebar on the right and if you like what you see click on a reward category and you can pledge to The Face of PTSD.

For reward that require shipping, we cover domestic (US) shipping, but may need to collect an additional amount for international shipping, depending on which tier you choose and where you are located.

For tiers which may involve travel to a location, each supporter must make their own travel and lodging arrangements.

Colin Wayne

Colin is a US Army veteran who was injured during a rocket attack in Afghanistan. Since leaving the Army in 2013, he has become a professional fitness model, an advocate for veterans suffering from PTSD, and an activist for preventing veteran suicides. Colin’s intimate familiarity with the disorder, and with what it takes (and means) to find success in the “real world” after seeing the horrors of combat has led to him partnering with Malka Media to work on The Face of PTSD.

A Driven Group of Millennial Filmmakers

The team behind the acclaimed documentary—and crowdfunding success twice over—Back in Time, Louis Krubich and Jason Aron have joined with Executive Producers Jeff Frommer and Dan Fried to tap Malka Media’s Derek Brown to direct the new documentary project: The Face of PTSD. Leaning heavily on Malka Media’s core production team of young, creative minds with experience creating content for major brands and broadcast networks, this group of industry professionals is ready to take on a subject of vital import to our veterans.

Malka Media

Formed in 2011, Malka Media is a young, dynamic multimedia content studio. The company is led by Founder and Chief Executive Officer Louis Krubich, Chief Strategy Officer Jeff Frommer, and Chief Content Officer Dan Fried. Leaning on their combined experiences working across multimedia production, this executive trio leads a veritable army of Millennial filmmakers, artists, and graphic designers—each a consummate storyteller in their own right. Perhaps most importantly to this campaign: Malka Media was integral to the production of the crowdfunded documentary Back in Time, now available on Netflix.

Backpacks for Life

Established in 2014, this nonprofit is dedicated to providing homeless and low-income veterans with backpacks filled with items designed to help them daily. The charity also works with veterans to help connect them with organizations and people who can provide housing and employment. Supplies and information on housing and jobs for vets are provided by donations and volunteers from across the country.

Soldiers' Angels

With the motto “May No Soldier Go Unloved” our charitable partner Soldiers’ Angels has gone about trying to make that sentiment reality since 2003. They have worked with hundreds of thousands of service members and veterans, providing them with a wide range of aid and comfort. They are one of the few non-profits approved to work within the VA Medical Centers, and have been recognized by Congress for their efforts on behalf of veterans.

Louis Krubich—Executive Producer

The MTV Networks alumni, Louis has extensive industry knowledge and thousands upon thousands of hours of experience working with stars, brands, corporations, charities, and institutions on all manner of media projects. In his executive producer role, Louis was integral to the success of the Back in Time documentary. His head for business and eye for art and talent are a formidable combination in his new media production domain.

Jeff Frommer—Executive Producer

Before joining Malka Media, Jeff worked at the head of the Digital Publishing Suite for Adobe. Jeff is a guiding hand at the helm of the company, and has helped to grow the business steadily as Chief Strategy Officer. His steadfast resolve and eye on the horizon will serve The Face of PTSD well as production hits full swing.

Dan Fried—Executive Producer

Dan came to Malka Media from his position as Partner at UM Studios, where he was an Executive Producer for BMW’s Olympic-themed documentary Driving on Ice—which was shortlisted at the Cannes Lions Festival and aired on NBC. As the company’s Chief Content Officer he’s intimately acquainted with keeping a whole lot of projects in the air, a qualification any EP would do well to have.

Derek Brown—Director

Derek is looking to highlight some truly amazing, inspirational stories surrounding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He works as a cinematographer and senior editor at Malka Media. Derek previously worked on Universal Music’s Song of Lahore, and was a cinematographer for Back in Time. Spending time with troops in the Middle East provided the catalyst which sparked Derek’s passion for this project.

Mitch Hooper—Producer

A director and producer at Malka Media, Mitch worked with Isac Elliot on the No One Else music video and as a cinematographer on Back in Time. Along with Derek, Mitch is the primary mover behind The Face of PTSD. He’s the in-the-trenches producer for the project, plus, his directing experience combines formidably with Derek’s cinematographic bent.

Jason is a director at Malka Media who recently finished directing his own brainchild, the crowdfunded success Back in Time. Jay’s experience with bringing Back in Time through two successful crowdfunding campaigns as it grew from a fairly simple concept (Fanboys for BTTF) into an amazing look into the cultural impact of the beloved trilogy which involved most of the principals in addition to the mega-fans will be put to good use as he helps shepherd The Face of PTSD into existence.

As a Malka Media Producer and Senior Editor, Mark has a wide variety of media projects under his belt. He worked as a cinematographer on the Back in Time film and will be taking the reins heading up the crews for The Face of PTSD. Mark’s understanding of technology combines fluidly with the artistry of his cuts.

Other Crew

Full credits for any film project tend to be lengthy, but here’s a brief list of some of the other staff members working with us on The Face of PTSD right now:

Art Director—Mike Mahon

Digital Effects Supervisor—Jordan Stone

Lead Animator—E.J. Brieva

Production Coordinator—Jasmine Chow