UNSCARRED - Documentary Film

A project in Chicago, IL by Elise Jaffe
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Stories about survivors who have been physically scarred by trauma or illness, and have found reclamation through the art of tattoo.
Backers: 93
Average Pledge Per Backer: $105

Funded: $9,737 of $37,000
Dates: Sep 11th -> Nov 1st (51 days)
Project By: Elise Jaffe
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Latest News

Meet the filmmakers behind UnScarred!

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Founded in 2005 and owned by Gregg and Elise Jaffe, two Ad Agency vets, Big Teeth is a creative production studio specializing in entertaining and strategic video content (live action and animation) for advertising/PR campaigns and social media.... (Read More)

New exclusive reward- my tattoo journey!

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Though it won't make it into the final film, part of the journey of making UnScarred was getting my own body art done to cover scars I have from a breast reduction almost 30 years ago. I'm even adding to that art tomorrow when Dawn Grace will be... (Read More)

Breast Cancer Awareness Month & The Stories We All Carry

October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year it has held deeper meaning for me since starting UnScarred than ever before.  In December 2018, I met Molly, a young breast cancer survivor who covered her mastectomy scars with beautiful... (Read More)

The Featured Tattoo Artists of UnScarred

October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
UnScarred exists through the generosity of our featured artists, each bringing their unique vision to this transformative work. More than just tattooers, they are healers who help survivors reclaim their bodies—turning trauma into triumph, scars... (Read More)

UnScarred on TV!

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
HAPPY WEEKEND! Thanks again to Fox 32 Chicago and Chicago Now for featuring me and one of our amazing featured artists Dawn Grace earlier this week! Click the photo below to watch the whole segment: From the website: A powerful new documentary... (Read More)

Happy 5786!

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Note: This update was written before Yom Kippur. To anyone observing, I wish you an easy fast and a sweet new year. I'm not what most people would call "religious." I don't keep kosher, I sometimes work on Shabbat, and yes, I am making a film... (Read More)

The Stories of UnScarred

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
UnScarred reveals the transformative power of tattoo art, where acts of personal healing often challenge deep-seated cultural and religious taboos. These stories capture a profound journey—from trauma to triumph, despite generations of stigma.... (Read More)

We’re 10% closer to a finished movie!

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
What a whirlwind! After barely 7 days crowdfunding for UnScarred, we’re at 10%!  We also had a fun weekend talking about the film during Big Teeth Productions 20th anniversary celebration...  ...as well as the Sixty Second Film Festival. Over 700... (Read More)

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