Shh...Secret Fundraiser to Take Our OCD Film into the World

Dear Friends,

I'd like to invite you to secret mission close to my heart. We're in the final stages of completing our documentary, currently known as "Mind Games," which explores the often misunderstood world of OCD. But we need your help to cross the finish line and most importantly - start getting the movie into the world.

Here’s a little background of why this movie is so personal and important. In 2018, our family experienced a pain we'd never felt before. My beautiful, talented, younger sister, Rachel, was ready to be through with life. We could see how she desperately wanted to escape the pain she felt in her mind, just wanting relief. My son Zach, then 8 months old, had no idea he almost lost his aunt, whom he loves so dearly now.

When Rachel stabilized after going through a residential program, she made a brave decision to use her film industry skills to help others facing similar mental health challenges through a documentary about stigmatized forms of OCD.

For five years, she and our team have worked tirelessly on this project, and I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support we've received. To those who have already contributed, your generosity has touched our hearts deeply. Your belief in this project has been our driving force, and we cannot thank you enough for your faith in us.

Thanks to over 250 amazing donors, we raised $76,000!! We stretched every dollar and it has gotten us to an almost finished product. In fact…we will be finished with the documentary by the end of 2024 - WOOHOO!

Our greatest need now is an additional $67,000 to start getting the movie into the world. This money will be used for screenings in theaters, universities, schools, hospitals, legal fees, streaming platforms - truly any place we can make a difference in someone’s life.

We're reaching out to 670 people. If each person contributes $100, we'll reach our goal by Nov 2! If you've already supported us, please know that your previous contribution has been invaluable. If you're able to consider an additional donation, it would mean the world to us. For first-time donors, thank you for believing in our mission to raise awareness about mental health challenges.

We're excited to offer Executive/Associate Producer opportunities for those willing to support at the $5,000 level or above. If you or anyone you know is interested in these opportunities, please reach out to me directly to discuss the details.

As a token of our appreciation, everyone who donates at least $100 will be listed in the end credits of the film and on our IMDB page.

Why It's a Secret

For the past few months, Rachel has been working 6-7 days/week, 10-12+ hours per day and then coming home and working on the documentary. Kovid and I don’t want to stress her out further by thinking about this much-needed fundraiser and also don’t want to distract her from finishing the film this year. What she has been doing for the past five years has really inspired me and so many others, and I want to help her get this film into the world!

This fall - six years after a really tough time and after thousands of hours being poured into the documentary, we will show Rachel the tremendous support that still exists for her vision by surprising her with a check that will allow her to cross the finish line and start distribution so the world can see this documentary! Together, we will help this film raise awareness about mental health challenges, change lives and encourage people that there is hope and they are not alone!

How to Donate:

We are asking for donations (not tax deductible) to be made via this page so that we can avoid the additional 10% fiscal sponsor fee. However, if you do itemize or need tax-deductible options on larger gifts, please contact me.

Every donation brings us closer to our November 2nd goal of $67,000. Together, we can turn a time that once represented darkness into one of light and hope.

Whether or not you're able to provide financial support, we'd love for you to keep this film in your thoughts, prayers, and even spread the word once it comes out!

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this secret mission. Your support, whether through donations, encouraging messages, or simply your thoughts and prayers, means everything to us. Together, we're not just making a film; we're creating a life changing documentary that will bring hope to millions.

With lots of love,

Natasha

P.S. Remember, this is a surprise for Rachel. Let's keep it our secret until November 2nd! Can’t wait to share the video with you of her reaction!!!!