Melissa's 21st Birthday

December 21, 2010. Today Melissa should be celebrating her 21st birthday. Instead it will be a day of memories, tears and thoughts of an unfinished life. At the same time, however, I get great solace in seeing the incredible impact Melissa's story is having on others. Indeed, she is changing the world.

I've learned the hard way that filmmaking is not a straight shot from beginning to end but I'm excited to say Someday Melissa is scheduled for completion on January 14, 2011. I promise to share information on screenings and DVD availability as soon as it's available.

Someday Melissa Update

Exciting news! We made the decision to hire an experienced post production editor to work with us to ensure Someday Melissa would reach its full potential. After dozens and dozens of recommendations from across the country we are moving forward with a fantastic team. The film is still geared for completion within the next few months and discussions with various networks are continuing.

I continue to do interviews for different media outlets with the goal of raising awareness of eating disorders. WebMD has created a wonderful new Teen Health section and I spoke to a writer for an article on eating disorders. http://teens.webmd.com/girls-puberty-10/girls-eating-disorders?page=1

As NEDA says: It's time to talk about it!

Judy

Schools & Colleges Awaiting Release of Someday Melissa

Yesterday I received an email from a therapist at a midwestern college counseling center asking when the film will be completed. She wrote:

"I work with many of the college women on our campus with eating disorders, and I found your website while doing my several-times-a-week check for updated information on eating disorder treatment. ....Best of luck to you in your endeavors to reach the countless and often silent victims of these deadly diseases. I pray many people find hope and freedom from Melissa's story."

I receive a steady stream of inquiries from college and university counseling centers around the country as well as from guidance counselors at middle schools and high schools. There's a sense of urgency in the emails. Everyone is trying to find ways to reach kids in a way that will make them pay attention to what eating disorders really mean. I know "Someday Melissa" will do that.

I'll continue to post updates on the film's progress to this blog as well as the Someday Melissa Facebook page. However, if you are an educational or treatment professional and would like to be notified directly when the film is available please send me your contact information.

I can be reached through the Contact Page at www.somedaymelissa.com or directly at judy.somedaymelissa@gmail.com

Remember there IS HOPE and help is always available through the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

Thank you, Judy

Proud to be a NEDA Ambassador

Update on Someday Melissa

Welcome back to the Someday Melissa blog. I've been away for a while but I wanted to update everyone on where we are with the film. We’ve finished primary filming and production and are in the middle of post production and editing. We’ve had incredible feedback and responses from every who has seen it and we can’t wait to complete it and get Melissa’s message out there.

Please stay tuned and I promise to start blogging more frequently. Don’t forget to check the Someday Melissa Facebook account and please check back here. Welcome to the hurry up and wait world of film production.

Thanks so much, Judy