2018 MVA Thesis Projects 

DNA of a Donor is a documentary film that explores the experiences, expectations, and motives of paid donors as they place themselves within the high cost fertility industry. This film follows the journey of filmmaker and researcher, Christina, as she experiences the complexities involved in donating her own eggs. The compensation involved in donating one’s eggs has led Christina to the egg donation industry where she questions the motivations of other donors. To better educate herself on this and the potential emotional and physical implications, she sits down with past egg donors to hear their experiences. Through these conversations, these donors have the opportunity to share their stories; discussing the reasons behind their decision to donate, the physical, mental, and emotional challenges they may have faced, and what their egg donation means to them.

 

Running time: 25 minutes