Miss Matched
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Produced in partnership with FIRST Skin Foundation 501(c)(3)
Help create a world where every body can be loved.
Help create a world where every body can be loved.
Inspired by writer/director Jonathan Green's real-life experience of dating with a disability and dating after divorce, Miss Matched is a humorous and poignant feature about love, self-discovery, and restoration.
Inspired by writer/director Jonathan Green's real-life experience of dating with a disability and dating after divorce, Miss Matched is a humorous and poignant feature about love, self-discovery, and restoration.
Logline
Logline
Logan, a recently divorced architect with a rare genetic skin condition, on a journey of self-acceptance, struggles to find love through dating apps and turns to a quirky matchmaker named Esther, with whom he discovers a puzzling romantic connection as they attempt to transform his dating life.
Logan, a recently divorced architect with a rare genetic skin condition, on a journey of self-acceptance, struggles to find love through dating apps and turns to a quirky matchmaker named Esther, with whom he discovers a puzzling romantic connection as they attempt to transform his dating life.
Donations are tax deductible and 6% goes directly to our fiscal sponsor, FIRST Skin Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity.
“I want many stories — so many stories — that reflect the lived experience of disability.”
“I want many stories — so many stories — that reflect the lived experience of disability.”
- Rebekah Taussig, PhD, Sitting Pretty
- Rebekah Taussig, PhD, Sitting Pretty
Up to 27% of Americans live with a disability yet
Up to 27% of Americans live with a disability yet
only 5 out of 9 disabled characters are played by a disabled actor.
only 5 out of 9 disabled characters are played by a disabled actor.
In 2022, just 1.9% of film characters with a speaking role had a disability.
In 2022, just 1.9% of film characters with a speaking role had a disability.
Something's got to give.
Something's got to give.
🏆 Special Thanks for Supporters 🏆
🏆 Special Thanks for Supporters 🏆
To show our gratitude, we have perks at each level of support, plus all donors will be featured in a special thanks in the credits:
$20 Donation: (Contributing to our overall budget)
Shoutout on our social media channels. 📢
$50 Donation: (Contributing to our overall budget)
An exclusive digital download of the Miss Matched movie poster. 🎨
Plus all previous perks.
$75 Donation: (Contributing to our overall budget)
An exclusive behind-the-scenes video of the making of Miss Matched. 🎥
Plus all previous perks.
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$100 Donation: (Help secure a location)
Attend a virtual Q&A with the Director and Producing team. 💬
Plus all previous perks.
$250 Donation: (Covering our crew meals for a day)
A digital copy of the film. 📀
Plus all previous perks.
$500 Donation: (Contributing to paying our crew members)
An invitation to our virtual premiere. 💻
Plus all previous perks.
$1,000 Donation: (Contributing to our production design and set dressing)
2 tickets to our Red Carpet Premiere Event in Los Angeles*. 🥂
Plus all previous perks.
$2,500 Donation: (Contributing to our editing and sound design)
Be in the movie! Join us on set for a day in Los Angeles and we’ll put you in a scene*. 🎬
Plus all previous perks.
$5,000 Donation: (Contributing to our camera and gear rentals)
Associate Producer credit. 📝
Plus all previous perks.
$10,000+ Donation: (Making the movie happen!)
Executive Producer credit. 📝⭐
Plus all previous perks.
*Travel/lodging not included
Ichthyosis is a genetic skin disease and disability that causes extremely dry, red and scaling skin.
Ichthyosis is a genetic skin disease and disability that causes extremely dry, red and scaling skin.
Roughly 16,000 people are born with ichthyosis each year and with at least 30 known variations, symptoms can range from mild to severe. There are no known cures and symptoms are generally present at birth. Ichthyosis requires an intensive daily hygiene and moisturizing routine to clean and protect the skin, and it can impact mobility.
It is important to raise awareness for this disease, the accommodations it requires, and its impact on affected individuals and communities.
Ichthyosis has never been positively represented in narrative media. In fact, in 2023, Indian action-thriller, Gandeevadhari Arjuna, actively dehumanized children with ichthyosis and used unpermitted images of individuals affected by the condition.
Writer, Director, Lead Actor - Jonathan Green (circa 1998)
A petition with 12,000+ signatures called Netflix to remove the film from their platform, stating:
“It is essential for media outlets like Netflix to prioritize accurate representation that fosters empathy and understanding among viewers."
“It is essential for media outlets like Netflix to prioritize accurate representation that fosters empathy and understanding among viewers."
- Holly Johnson (parent of affected child)
- Holly Johnson (parent of affected child)
By supporting Miss Matched,
you're championing inclusivity and advocacy to improve lives affected by ichthyosis and related skin types.
Increasing Disability
Increasing Disability
Representation
Representation
Miss Matched will be the first positive representation of ichthyosis in narrative film. This story will educate audiences on the realities of living with the condition, building empathy and awareness for those affected.
Supporting Fundraising for Medical Research
Supporting Fundraising for Medical Research
By bringing ichthyosis to the forefront, we can increase fundraising initiatives for medical research to find better treatments and cures that make life with ichthyosis more comfortable.
Shifting Men's Mental Health Conversations
Shifting Men's Mental Health Conversations
Men die by suicide 3.9x more than women. Through Logan and his friends, we learn about the challenges men face when it comes to mental and emotional health concerns stemming from disability, divorce, grief, body image, etc.
Jonathan on set of Aftering
(Best Webisode, Golden State Film Festival 2023)
As creators, storytellers, and consumers, we have a responsibility to advocate for increased representation and diversity.
As creators, storytellers, and consumers, we have a responsibility to advocate for increased representation and diversity.
We hope that Miss Matched becomes the first of many stories told of and by those with underrepresented disabilities.
"You can't be what you can't see. You need to see examples of what you can be. And the only way to do that is by being out there yourself."
"You can't be what you can't see. You need to see examples of what you can be. And the only way to do that is by being out there yourself."
- Shonda Rhimes, Creator of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal
- Shonda Rhimes, Creator of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal
Representation matters—it shapes perceptions, fosters empathy, and empowers individuals to embrace their identities, to dream, hope and persevere.
Representation matters—it shapes perceptions, fosters empathy, and empowers individuals to embrace their identities, to dream, hope and persevere.
Breaking Stereotypes: Positive portrayals of characters with conditions like ichthyosis challenge stereotypes and misconceptions, fostering a more nuanced understanding among audiences.
Empowering Communities: When marginalized communities see themselves authentically represented on screen, it instills a sense of pride and belonging, fostering greater self-esteem and societal acceptance.
Enriching Culture: Diverse representation enriches storytelling, offering audiences a broader perspective of the human experience and promoting cultural exchange and understanding.
If we fail to increase representation, we undermine DEI efforts and perpetuate harmful stigmas that lead to social exclusion, discrimination, and socio-economic inequities.
If we fail to increase representation, we undermine DEI efforts and perpetuate harmful stigmas that lead to social exclusion, discrimination, and socio-economic inequities.
Writer, Director, Lead Actor - Jonathan Green (circa 1996)
“...when the actual cultural narrative about what it means to live in a body can shift, that's when we get into the next frontier [of] imagining an even more inclusive world that holds all of us in the bodies that we live in.”
“...when the actual cultural narrative about what it means to live in a body can shift, that's when we get into the next frontier [of] imagining an even more inclusive world that holds all of us in the bodies that we live in.”
- Rebekah Taussig, PhD, Sitting Pretty
- Rebekah Taussig, PhD, Sitting Pretty
Join us in creating a more inclusive world.
Join us in creating a more inclusive world.
We are proud to partner with:
Note: While we are allies of the Autism community, the use of puzzle pieces in branding for Miss Matched is not intended to provide commentary in any way on the Autism community. Historically, colorful puzzle pieces have been used as a symbol for the Austism community. These days, however, the Autism community stands divided on the subject. We believe every person on the Autism spectrum inherently has a place in our society just as they are -- a perfect fit.
*Sources:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. “Suicide Statistics.” American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 17 Feb. 2022, afsp.org/suicide-statistics/. Accessed 12 May 2024.
Case, Ariana, et al. Inequality in 1,600 Popular Films: Examining Portrayals of Gender, Race/Ethnicity, LGBTQ+ & Disability from 2007 to 2022. USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, Aug. 2023, https://assets.uscannenberg.org/docs/aii-inequality-in-1600-popular-films-20230811.pdf.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Disability Impacts All of Us.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 15 May 2023, www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/infographic-disability-impacts-all.html.
USC Annenberg. “Progress? What Progress? Inclusion in Hollywood Is Limited and Lacking.” USC Annenberg, 17 Aug. 2023, annenberg.usc.edu/news/research-and-impact/progress-what-progress-inclusion-hollywood-limited-and-lacking. Accessed 12 May 2024.
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