Catherine Argyrople
DIRECTOR • WRITER • PRODUCER • FOUNDER
Catherine Argyrople is an independent film director, writer, and creative producer committed to empowering women through female-centered narratives and authentic storytelling. Her work primarily focuses on social-facing issues including mental health & disability, gender equity in sports, identity, and coming of age.
Catherine is passionate about representation in front and behind the camera, uplifting inclusive teams of diverse female filmmakers and talent. Catherine is the founder of CATALYZE HER, a female-led production company of diverse narrative films.
Catherine produces and directs social campaigns for clients like Disney, PayPal, Starbucks, and The NFL at Razorfish, a Publicis Groupe Agency, while continuing to build a slate of narrative films.
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Catherine’s debut feature film Growing Pains is now streaming exclusively on Tubi, chosen as just ten films to be apart of the Tubi x Kickstarter Film Stream Collective in 2025 and awarded a $10,000 grant. Growing Pains was awarded the prestigious ReFrame Stamp by The Sundance Institute and Women in Film for gender-balanced hiring. Growing Pains was honored on the Diversity Spotlight at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival by Nielsen, Studio System, and RespectAbility, alongside filmmakers like Ava Duvernay and Denis Villeneuve. In 2026, Growing Pains will be represented by Hammad Zaidi at the Marché du Film in Cannes.
Growing Pains is a semi-autobiographical real and raw coming-of-age story about identity, sexuality, and the aftermath of surviving cancer with unflinching honesty– inspired by Catherine’s personal experience as a childhood cancer survivor. Growing Pains premiered at Chelsea Film Festival, The Boston International Film Festival, Santa Monica Film Festival and won The Lonely Seal International Film Festival.
Catherine’s sophomore feature, The Ocean Calls Me, is a 2026 Sundance Development Lab Shortlist. From character-driven dramas to surreal comedies, her passion for storytelling knows no bounds. Catherine is drawn to female-led stories with themes of mental health. Catherine draws inspiration from her own experiences navigating life's unpredictable twists and turns, infusing the project with heart, authenticity, and humor.
Catherine honed her skills as a multimedia content producer, shaping the digital landscape for companies like VMware, a Fortune 50 company previously owned by Dell. Catherine served as the social media content lead for VMware's social channels and the McLaren Racing Partnership– with a total global audience of over 2.9M+, Her innate ability to connect with audiences on a global scale has earned her a loyal following on social media, where her authentic voice resonates with hundreds of thousands of viewers every month.
With a love for activism and philanthropy, Catherine has organized fundraisers and raised upwards of $100,000 for non-profits such as The Jed Foundation, American Cancer Society, Mutual Aid Los Angeles, The Island School. Catherine’s favorite project was LivOn22, a athletic event fundraiser for The Jed Foundation and The Island School in honor of her best friend, Olivia Wigon, who died by suicide. Catherine and their grassroots team rallied over 400 participants worldwide and raised over $50,000 with 700 donations.
Catherine was born and raised in the Boston area. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northeastern University with a degree in Media & Screen Studies, Media Production, and Entrepreneurship. Throughout college, Catherine directed and shot short films. Before pursuing film, Catherine ran her own photography and videography business for a decade. She worked with hundreds of clients worldwide, from Sydney to Cape Town. Catherine produced everything from large event videos like weddings and mitzvahs to webinars, advertisements, and social media videos.
But amidst her professional success, Catherine remains grounded in her love for music, travel, surfing, mindfulness and adventure. Whether she's strumming her guitar, surfing a great wave, or spending time with her loved ones; Catherine finds inspiration in the world around her.