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A triumph of the human spirit documentary following 3 women who have overcome domestic violence and are paying it forward.

Synopsis

Scars Unseen is a ‘triumph of the human spirit’ documentary, following three women who have overcome domestic violence and are paying it forward. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the statistic of 1 in 4 women affected by domestic violence went up to 1 in 3 women. This inspiring documentary highlights each individual’s experience involving domestic violence, focusing not on the grim details of their trauma, but rather on the tools and techniques that helped them to persevere on their healing journey. Scars Unseen aims to illuminate the power of healing, de-stigmatize victimhood, and encourage open communication about the causes, treatment, and prevention of abuse. This documentary focuses on the resiliency of three phenomenal women and encourages us all to be more trauma informed. Scars Unseen is changing the conversation around domestic violence.
 

Meet the Filmmakers

Meredith Yinger — Director/Creator/Executive Producer
Meredith Yinger tells the untold. She is a Film Director, Documentarian, and Owner of She TV Media – a female-led, full-service video and virtual event production company. Based in Los Angeles, she carries additional titles of bestselling author, producer, host, and voiceover artist. She is dedicated to bringing overlooked stories to life through the magic of film. Meredith eagerly champions those who have overlooked stories to share through her documentaries, interviews with breakthrough experts, and collaborations with established and aspiring artists. The Madams – a She TV Media TV Pilot that Meredith directed – was recognized and awarded at the Cannes Indies Cinema Awards Festival, the Venice Shorts Festival, and the Women Filmmakers from IndieFest. Meredith recently finished her first feature length documentary entitled Scars Unseen – which is about triumph of the human spirit in domestic violence cases – and will premiere at the Dances With Films Festival in June 2024. Meredith is currently in development on her second feature documentary Vulva La Revolution about starting a sexual health revolution in women’s healthcare.

Awards:
LA Times Inspiring Women 2022 + 2023 Nominee
Women on the Rise 2023 Awards Beneficiary for Documentary Scars Unseen
2023 She Angels Foundation Grant Recipient
Best TV Series/Pilot at Cannes International Cinema Festival for Pilot The Madams
2021 IFundWomen + Jane Walker Grant Recipient

Natalie Perez — Creator/Executive Producer/Director of Photography
Natalie Perez is a cinematographer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Her work includes narrative and documentary films, shorts, and web-series. From quirky comedies to dark thrillers, dynamic musicals to stark dramas. Natalie’s passion stems from genuine and honest stories that capture human emotion and connection. She strives to create visual pieces of art in every frame. The Madams – a web series Natalie Op-ed and produced- was recently awarded the Award of Merit Special Mention: Web Series and Award of Merit Special Mention: Women Filmmakers from IndieFest.

Sarah Franke — Editor
Sarah Franke is a filmmaker and photographer, currently based in Chicago, by way of LA and London. She specializes in documentary production but has experience producing, directing, shooting and editing content that spans a range of genres and formats – and working in international, remote and wilderness settings. To quote a very kind mentor, “she is tenacious and undaunted by all challenges.”

Sarah is interested in delving into the complex relationships that exist between humans and their environment, and seeks out projects that employ honest storytelling to explore the ethos of people and places. She aims to produce work that can engage, inform and resonate with diverse audiences.

Jacquie Joy — Composer
Jacquie Joy is a 5 x Nominated HMMA (Hollywood Music in Media Awards) Composer and award winning sound designer. She also received a HIMA (Hollywood Independent Music Awards) nomination for mixing/engineering in 2023. You can hear her work on TV shows such as Bondi Rescue and she has scored numerous independent feature films. She loves composing hybrid music and incorporates sound design and vocals into her work where possible, so gravitates towards the darker genres (thriller, crime, horror etc). Jacquie also has a solid grounding in world music (as she worked on Expedia Travel Guides for many years) and that has led her to working on travel documentary features. She is easy to work with and loves learning about music tech, loves yoga and driving fast cars!

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Contact

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