"This film explores the controversial term plus-size and the divisive influence it has on society by interviewing designers,
photographers, standard models, agencies, magazine editors, industry leaders and plus-size pioneers in the meccas of the fashion
world. It combines the stories of the models with an exploration of the largely ignored topic of weightism, one of the last
acceptable types of discrimination. Interviewing experts in the field of fat studies and body image, the film also exposes the
collective unconsciousness of size-based segregation. It also asks the question of the media's responsibility in its single focus
portrayal of thin role models and how it takes a heavy toll on the self confidence and body image of women.
A Perfect 14 shows the desperate need for diversity and a true reflection of today's society in our media and role models. The
subjects of the film are determined to eliminate the established perception in society that one size fits all."
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Elly Mayday is one of the fastest rising plus-size Canadian models in the world today. At 25, Elly
discovers she has an extremely
rare form of ovarian cancer but continues to model even through her rapid weight and hair loss.
Temporarily set back by her illness,
Temporarily set back by her illness,
she has to wait until she has recovered to sign her dream contract with one of the largest modelling
agencies in New York. With
over a hundred thousand fans on social media, Elly has become an inspiration to women who deal
with body image issues on a daily basis.
with body image issues on a daily basis.
Kerosene Deluxe is a legendary European plus-size model whose career has taken her throughout the
world and has
appeared in lingerie line for plus-size women
.
countless fashion magazines and covers. Her traumatizing childhood has fueled her passion as a
spokesperson against fat shaming
and bullying. Kerosene dispenses wisdom to women who struggle with their body image in an advice
column for the newsstand
publication Missy/Ink Magazine. With the support of her dedicated husband she is working toward
the goal of creating her own
Laura Wells is an established international top model from Australia who was named Woman of the
Year by
Plus Model Magazine. At first she refused to become a model when approached because of doubts
about her
about her
body “not looking like the 'norm'”. She is an ambassador for Greenpeace and the Sydney Breast
Cancer
Cancer
Foundation and is an avid positive and healthy body image promoter. Using her degree in science,
her goal is
her goal is
start a career in television in order to educate the public in environmental concerns.
Giovanna Morales Vargas | Director | giovanna@aperfect14.com
James Earl O'Brien | Producer & Editor | james@aperfect14.com
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