In the often ignored reality of child abuse, this story told by a girl shows us what we are capable of doing using our Hearts.

Nightgown, a short film created to raise awareness about the abuse and suffering so many children endure in silence.

Told through poetic imagery and metaphor, Nightgown is more than a film — it’s a call for awareness, empathy, and change. Our goal is to illuminate a dark reality while offering a glimpse of hope, a belief that a world where children are truly safe can exist.

The inspiration for this project came from a deep emotional response to the news. Story after story of violence and neglect made it impossible to stay quiet. Nightgown is dedicated to the children still living in suffering, to the survivors who are learning to heal, to the abusers who are open to confronting their actions, and even to those who have not yet found the courage to look this truth in the eye.

Joining this journey are writer and director Stephany Cataldo and co-director and director of photography Lorena Pagès, whose award-winning work brings both vision and sensitivity to the screen, and producers Lucy Gomez and Sarah Vinuesa. Alongside them, Carmen Gómez and Laura Berbel complete our direction and camera team. Together, this team is committed to making Nightgown reach as many viewers as possible.

Our team

Director & Writer: Stephany Cataldo is a costume designer and costume assistant based in the UK. Working across multiple disciplines such as fashion and film producing, Steph is interested in working on projects which bring hope to today's society. She has several years of experience in the world of fashion design, having been trained in this subject in New York City. Now, she has just accomplished her first short film, "Nightgown", upon her master's degree graduation in Costume from the University of Arts of London.

Director & DOP: Lorena Pagès is an award-winning cinematographer from Spain, based between the US and the UK.

Much of Lorena's narrative work has been screened and awarded at prestigious film festivals all over the world including BFI LFF, Clermont-Ferrand or Rhode Island Film Festival, among others. Her short film "Tótem Loba", won the Goya Award for best short film in 2022 and her short film "Groom" was nominated for a Scottish Bafta.

She has recently shot the Second Unit in the upcoming feature film "Under the Stars", starring Toni Collette and Andy Garcia.

Producer: Lucy Gomez is a production assistant and producer with international experience. She initiated her filmmaking career in Spain, where she established and operated a movie theatre. Lucy has recently founded her own production company in the United Kingdom, Good Intentions Pictures, following her professional training in London and New York City. The company is comitted to drive meaningful change and serve as an inspiring example for others in the film industry.

Prod Ass.: Sarah Vinuesa is an accomplished executive and personal assistant with years of hands-on experience in international film and television production. She has supported high-profile directors, producers, and talent, bringing a global perspective and deep commitment to excellence. Trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse, Stella Adler Academy, and the University of Cambridge, she is fluent in Spanish, French, and Modern Greek.

Ass. Director: Carmen G. Iniguez is an assistant director with hands-on experience across international productions on commercials, short films, and music videos. Trained at the New York Film Academy, where she directed five short films and strengthened her leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Carmen has recently expanded her experience by working as an AD on several productions in Toronto.

Cam. Assistant: Laura Berbel is a camera assistant, photographer & videographer. Started her career in Spain and continued her training in University of the Arts in London. Currently working on several projects in the UK.

Marketing: Esti Bragado is a writer and a marketer. She graduated in Theatre Studies in London, and she is currently persuing a master's degree in Publishing at Oxford Brookes University in the UK. She is the author of the short play Out of Love, which was produced as a short film.

Your donation will help cover the essential costs of production, including equipment, festival submissions, marketing, post-production, and travel. Your support with every contribution, no matter how small, makes a real difference in helping bring this vision to life.

If you can't contribute by donating, that's okay; maybe someone you know can do it! Please, help reaching as many people as possible.

Change can’t wait any longer. Join the team now and make a difference. Share this campaign, donate if you can, and imagine —truly imagine— a world where children are finally safe.

The impossible is absurd.

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