What i want to do

I want to make a serious, moving film about the dangers of an eating disorder and how invisible the symptoms can be. I want people to became aware of how serious this disease is and how it is not just a physically but a mental disorder.

The Main Theme

The overriding theme I want to explore in this short film is how a young girl named Veronica manages the struggle and the health issues in having an eating disorder while trying tocome into her own and be a normal young adult. Veroncia through her life is always trying to hide her true self from the real world. She has two personas to maintain that of a normal young adult and that of a mentally and physically ill girl – each bringing there own pressures, obligations and responsibilities

Genre

The genre of my film will be Drama. It will be be a serious, plot-driven film, portraying realistic characters, settings, life situations, and stories involving intense character development and interaction. It will not be focused on special-effects, comedy, or action,

i have created a short film in which gives a small insight into the dangers of an eating disorder my film is about a youn adult called Veronica who owns her own Advertising company, comes from a wealthy family has famous friends and is socially recognised. With all the wealth and success Veronica brings into her life she is still hurting and hates her life. Veronica is suffering from eating disorders who are ruling her life she believes the only way to feel good about her self is to be thin.

eating disorders and Celebrities

Amy Winehouse 

Eating DIsorders and Celebrities

Amy confesses that she's struggled with disordered eating since 2004. Her confession was made after pictures were published of her looking very thin, opposed to her naturally curvy figure. she is firm that she is in recovery but is still noticeable thin. 

'i went through every eating disorder you can have. a little bit of anorexia, a little bit of bulimia', she said ' I'm totally ok now but i don't this any women is'

' i had a flirtation with every eating disorder there is, i would tie myself down to one, and then realize that i have to eat and  will fatten myself up and put on half a stone in a week, because I'm good like that'

Bulimia nervosa

Signs and Symptoms:
Bulimia is often accompanied by the following signs and symptoms:
Binge eating of high-carbohydrate foods, usually in secret
Exercising for hours
Eating until you are painfully full
Going to the bathroom during meals
Loss of control over eating, with guilt and shame
Body weight that goes up and down
Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, gas, abdominal pain
Dehydration
Irregular menstruation or lack of menstrual periods
Damaged tooth enamel
Bad breath
Sore throat or mouth sores
Depression

What Causes It?:
No one knows what causes bulimia, although there are several theories. Bulimia may have a genetic component, and there is some evidence that women who have a sister or mother with bulimia are at higher risk of developing the condition. Families may put an overemphasis on achievement, or may be overly critical. Psychological factors may also be involved, including having low self-esteem not being able to control impulsive behaviors, and having trouble expressing anger. Some people with bulimia may have a history of sexual abuse. People with bulimia may also experience depression, self-mutilation, substance abuse, and obsessive-compulsive behavior. Cultural pressures to appear thin contribute to the disorder, particularly among dancers and athletes.