Up to 27% of Americans live with a disability yet in 2022, just 1.9% of film characters with a speaking role had a disability. Only 5 out of 9 disabled characters are played by a disabled actor.

Imagine growing up with a visible disability and nicknames like "alligator boy", "fish girl", or "Frosty" (the flaky snowman)--a common experience among those with ichthyosis.

Ichthyosis is a genetic skin disease that causes extremely dry, red, and scaling skin. It impacts ~16,000 births a year and has 20+ variations with symptoms that range from mild to severe.

In addition to the physical pains of ichthyosis, the lack of disability representation and relatable role models in film and TV exacerbates the mental and emotional challenges of living with a physical difference.

As creators, storytellers, and consumers, we have a responsibility to advocate for increased representation and diversity. That's why we are making Miss Matched, a romantic comedy about a relatable guy with ichthyosis.

Written, directed, and starring an affected adult, Miss Matched will elevate the ichthyosis and related skin types community to generate awareness and fundraising that can support medical research and improve lives of those affected.

“I want many stories — so many stories — that reflect the lived experience of disability.”

- Rebekah Taussig, PhD, Sitting Pretty

🏆 Special Thanks for Supporters 🏆

To show our gratitude, we have perks at each level of support, plus all donors will be featured in a special thanks in the credits:

$20 Donation: (Contributing to our overall budget)

Shoutout on our social media channels. 📢

$50 Donation: (Contributing to our overall budget)

An exclusive digital download of the Miss Matched movie poster. 🎨
Plus all previous perks.

$75 Donation: (Contributing to our overall budget)

An exclusive behind-the-scenes video of the making of Miss Matched. 🎥
Plus all previous perks.

$100 Donation: (Help secure a location)

Attend a virtual Q&A with the Director and Producing team. 💬
Plus all previous perks.

$250 Donation: (Covering our crew meals for a day)

A digital copy of the film. 📀
Plus all previous perks.

$500 Donation: (Contributing to paying our crew members)

An invitation to our virtual premiere. 💻
Plus all previous perks.

$1,000 Donation: (Contributing to our production design and set dressing)

2 tickets to our Red Carpet Premiere Event in Los Angeles*. 🎫🥂
Plus all previous perks.

$2,500 Donation: (Contributing to our editing and sound design)

Be in the movie! Join us on set for a day in Los Angeles and we’ll put you in a scene*. 🎬
Plus all previous perks.

$5,000 Donation: (Contributing to our camera and gear rentals)

Associate Producer credit. 📝
Plus all previous perks.

$10,000+ Donation: (Making the movie happen!)

Executive Producer credit. 📝⭐
Plus all previous perks.

*Travel/lodging not included

By supporting Miss Matched, you're championing a movement to a more inclusive, equitable, empathetic world.

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'Miss Matched' movie

By Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types

'Miss Matched' movie

The 1st film positively representing ichthyosis