Introduce Yourself : Screenwriter and Director by Ashley Jacoby

Hi. I'm Ashley. I am a screenwriter and director and I am currently working on films about mental health awareness. I decided in college that I would create a website for mental health awareness using short narrative films for high school students and teachers. I have already filmed my story about severe anxiety disorder and I am soon to be filming in the new few months another short about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from domestic violence. I'm even writing a script about drug abuse. I am filming this in New York and if anyone is interested in sharing their story with mental illness or just wants to help out in general I welcome all the help. I hope the younger generation learns a few things from these short films. It's okay to be who you are and the illness does not make who you are.