I am developing a television series centered around a young woman named Abby who suffers from a host of psychological conditions, specifically anxiety, bi-polar disorder and depression. This series is loosely based on my own struggles over the past 25 years.
It is a 30 minute drama/dark comedy series entitled "Seasons of Disorder" that explores that ups and downs of these conditions, the health scares, the doctor shopping, the social stigma, the medications, so on and so forth. I have personally waited for someone, anyone to write such a show but it never came, so I decided to take it on myself. I have been writing / making film for the past six years and this is the very definition of a "passion project".
With this petition I am simply looking for signatures to bring to developers, producers and distributors as proof that this concept would resonate across all races, ages, genders and continents. It is no mystery that this industry is about numbers, specifically numbers of potential viewers. This petition, albeit unconventional is one way I believe to show them that there is a need and a desire for an honest look into this world and for a character like Abby.
I will be taking this petition along with media. scripts, etc. in 2 months to a host of potential investors and distributors with the hope of finding this show a home. Your signature is your support and I thank you personally.
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February 3, 2017
The momentum behind this project has surpassed my initial expectations. It is deeply encouraging to see so many people respond to Abby's story with such genuine interest. This support provides a strong foundation as I prepare to present the series to industry professionals.
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I have met the people behind this project and know that anything they do has 110% put into it. I would love to help see this dream realized.
Through darkness comes the greatest art. This project will help ease the stigma of mental illness. Something I've lived with for over 20 years.
It is about time someone stepped up and put some light on this topic and the negative stigma attached to it along with the everyday struggles. It is estimated that roughly one out of four Americans have some form of diagnosable mental illness. Additionally, out of that roughly 42.5 million people in America have some form of anxiety disorder. That figure is huge not even taking into account other disorders. That definitely leaves a large group of Americans that this series would truly resonate with including myself. Keep up the good work David!
We all have our hidden "secrets" that people just do not understand. Maybe this will bring light to some people why we act or do something a certain way. Maybe people will not be so quick to judge if they could see the struggles.
Yes! Bring light to this by making this happen. This is such a taboo subject still today. It is horrendous that we suffer in the way we do. Medications are limited and even more difficult to get with the uprise of addiction to pills. It seems almost everyone I meet in recovery has some sort of this illness and began using substance to deal with trauma n this illness. Thank you for making this possible.
Go get it!!!!
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I am developing a television series centered around a young woman named Abby who suffers from a host of psychological conditions, specifically anxiety, bi-polar disorder and depression. This series is loosely based on my own struggles over the past 25 years.
It is a 30 minute drama/dark comedy series entitled "Seasons of Disorder" that explores that ups and downs of these conditions, the health scares, the doctor shopping, the social stigma, the medications, so on and so forth. I have personally waited for someone, anyone to write such a show but it never came, so I decided to take it on myself. I have been writing / making film for the past six years and this is the very definition of a "passion project".
With this petition I am simply looking for signatures to bring to developers, producers and distributors as proof that this concept would resonate across all races, ages, genders and continents. It is no mystery that this industry is about numbers, specifically numbers of potential viewers. This petition, albeit unconventional is one way I believe to show them that there is a need and a desire for an honest look into this world and for a character like Abby.
I will be taking this petition along with media. scripts, etc. in 2 months to a host of potential investors and distributors with the hope of finding this show a home. Your signature is your support and I thank you personally.
Please share!
Updates
February 3, 2017
The momentum behind this project has surpassed my initial expectations. It is deeply encouraging to see so many people respond to Abby's story with such genuine interest. This support provides a strong foundation as I prepare to present the series to industry professionals.
30 Comments
I would love to see more movies like this. It could maybe help our skeptics to somewhat understand that we can't "Just snap out of it", etc.
I have met the people behind this project and know that anything they do has 110% put into it. I would love to help see this dream realized.
Through darkness comes the greatest art. This project will help ease the stigma of mental illness. Something I've lived with for over 20 years.
It is about time someone stepped up and put some light on this topic and the negative stigma attached to it along with the everyday struggles. It is estimated that roughly one out of four Americans have some form of diagnosable mental illness. Additionally, out of that roughly 42.5 million people in America have some form of anxiety disorder. That figure is huge not even taking into account other disorders. That definitely leaves a large group of Americans that this series would truly resonate with including myself. Keep up the good work David!
We all have our hidden "secrets" that people just do not understand. Maybe this will bring light to some people why we act or do something a certain way. Maybe people will not be so quick to judge if they could see the struggles.
Yes! Bring light to this by making this happen. This is such a taboo subject still today. It is horrendous that we suffer in the way we do. Medications are limited and even more difficult to get with the uprise of addiction to pills. It seems almost everyone I meet in recovery has some sort of this illness and began using substance to deal with trauma n this illness. Thank you for making this possible.
Go get it!!!!
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I would love to see more movies like this. It could maybe help our skeptics to somewhat understand that we can't "Just snap out of it", etc.