Narrative

The Narrative Short

Tormented by gains, a gym bunny struggles to cope with social pressure and self-hate

A semi-autobiographical character study to raise awareness about muscle dysmorphia and disordered eating in men

The Story

Based on a true story: one man’s struggle with anxiety, muscle dysmorphia, and disordered eating.

JACK (30s) suffers from low self-esteem. Believing himself to be too small, he constantly measures himself; he compares himself to images of buff men on social media; he controls his food intake; he’s always at the gym and takes anabolic steroids – to the detriment of his job and finances.

A confronting visit to his parents ends in an explosion of anger, partly fueled by the drug abuse. This leads to a suicidal episode.

Depressed and drawn back from the brink, Jack calls for help. With support, he begins his journey to recovery.

We end with a link to this website to find resources for viewers suffering from the same challenges.

The Characters

Raising Funds

We are raising funds through a crowdfunding campaign, applying to film funds, and private investment.

Sponsorship

Support our Crowdfunding Campaign

Can you help us with locations, costumes, product placement, or funds? Contact us for the business plan.

Locations

Cast

We are approaching casting directors and, once greenlit, will post casting calls on the usual casting sites and on our social media.

Crew

We will be filling the following roles when we are greenlit and have our locations and shoot dates confirmed…

1st AD
Director of Photography
1st AC
2nd AC
DIT
Script Supervisor
Stills Photographer
Gaffer
Sound Recordist
Production Designer
Art Department Assistant
HMUA
Production Assistant

Editor
Colourist
Sound Designer
Composer

Distribution

We have developed a distribution strategy that includes film festivals, screenings with Q+As, and a limited online release.