WIFVNE presents: GROWING PAINS: screening plus filmmaker Q&A

Join WIFVNE Member Catherine Argyrople for the independent premiere with the cast & crew of Growing Pains and Q + A moderated by Alecia Orsini, WIFVNE President Emerita

Growing Pains is Catherine Argyrople’s feature film debut from Argyrople Productions. The film is a semi-autobiographical real & raw coming-of-age story about identity, sexuality, and the aftermath of surviving cancer, inspired by writers Catherine Argyrople and Mariana Fabian’s experiences growing up.

Growing Pains follows childhood girlfriends Zoe and Nat, who face the tumultuous transition from middle to high school as their friendship drifts apart. The film was featured at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival’s Diversity Spotlight by Nielsen, Studio System, and RespectAbility, and has its world premiere at the 2024 Boston International Film Festival.

Growing Pains was made entirely in Massachusetts over twenty-one days with a diverse cast and crew. Growing Pains was written, directed, produced, and filmed by women, largely from Women in Film & Video New England. Growing Pains uplifts female filmmakers and champions authentic stories about young women.

Come out to support WIFVNE members!

• Catherine Argyrople, Writer/director
• Lynn Weissman, DP
• Kayleigh Kane, Intimacy Coordinator
• Bianca Vranceanu, Script Supervisor
• Susan Bryant, Sound Mixing + Boom Operator
• Melaine Nesteruk, Gaffer
• Deb LeClair, Cast member