Recently over coffee, we couldn't stop talking about perimenopause. Our own experiences, the silence around it, the things nobody warns you about. We knew we had to do something with that conversation.

We're Claudia Paul, a photographer and director, and Aida Angotti, a senior producer. We've collaborated on set before. We know how to tell stories that actually matter, and we're using that experience here.

So we're making 'Out Loud': a short documentary where women talk openly about menopause without the BS.

This conversation needs to happen. Openly, honestly, without apology.

We'll be filming and interviewing women in their homes, capturing what's really happening. The symptoms that disrupt daily life, what actually helps, the conversations that have been off-limits. We want to break the silence, challenge the idea that women become less relevant as they age, and build a community where this conversation is normal.

The money raised helps us cover some basic equipment cost, editing, travel, meals, and a small stipend for our crew.

Thank you. Every donation, whether it's $5 or $500, tells us that you believe this conversation matters. That you're tired of the silence too. Your support doesn't just fund equipment and travel. It says that women's stories deserve to be told, heard, and shared without shame.

We can't wait to share 'Out Loud' with you.

With gratitude,

Claudia & Aida