Catherine Willoughby (she/her)

In Cry Like a Guy, director @ant.rubinstein and writer Catherine Willoughby (@willobwords ) turn a creative clash into a deep exploration of male tears. Blending humour with insight, the film challenges the stigma around men’s emotional expression, while unpacking the biological, historical, and societal roots of crying. Led by House of the Dragon and Warrior star @kieranbew , whose gruff-yet-goofy charm shines, this powerful short redefines vulnerability, inviting viewers to rethink what it truly means to “cry like a guy.” Link in bio to watch and read the interview with director @ant.rubinstein 👆🏽

CRY LIKE A GUY / 𝙁𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 In Cry Like a Guy, director @ant.rubinstein offers a quirky and educational dive into the world of male tears, with Kieran Bew (HBO’s House of the Dragon, Netflix’s Warrior) guiding us through an emotional journey that’s as gruff as it is goofy. The short film, co-written by Rubinstein and Catherine Willoughby, explores the complex history of crying—from its biological roots to its sociological and historical implications—unpacking how society has dictated when and why it’s “acceptable” for men to shed tears. Watch Now on FS + FS YouTube Channel [links in bio] Written by @willobwords Directed / Edited / VFX @ant.rubinstein DOP @thomas_english Producer @benji.landman Exec producer @adamdolman36 Produced by @unit9films - Starring Kieran Bew @_aaronly as Office Man @therealkeanuhughes as Pub Goer Mark Collins and @aajuwon as Kieran’s Boys And Isis Caletti as Little Girl - Additional Cryers @nikolas_valentine , Chi Chan, Michael Totty, Ciaran Duce, Harry Starkey-Midha, Russel Barnett, @karluakumas , Jamal Franklin, Chris Barlow - Production Designer @paul.zabihi Costume Designer @thelarajensen Make Up Artist @clare.eastham_art First Assistant Director @thetimescheduler Second Assistant Director Josey Jacobs Runners Tom Jacobs, Gabriel Hurl, @ibztagramer Steadicam Operator @steadicojan First Assistant Camera @bencurranis1984 Second Assistant Camera @jamessquareroot DIT Alex Burt Sound Recordist @unitjoshua Gaffer @dop_e_gaffer Electricians Anna Brooks Beckman, Dale Jordan Healy, Shaun Clarke Lead Rigger @32rigging Riggers @ldnanthony @harrison_lanigan Art Director @charliespeak Construction Manager Michael Totty Set Builder Steve Finney Set Decorator @paulasalinasar Art Dept Assistants @louisewatkinsdesigns Jamilla Thompson @olliegale Wardrobe Assistants Kate Levy, Nell Rose Paramedic Paul Mortimer BTS @filmgod.x @sanjoli12 Continued in comments 🤙 #FeaturedShort #crylikeaguy #crying #tears #shortfilm #comedy #kieranbew

🟠WATCH: ‘Cry Like A Guy’ is now streaming on the platform. Watch in the #linkinbio Crying is a natural physical reflex. But it’s become a source of shame. And an enemy of ‘manliness’. This narrative harms everyone. Especially boys and men. Written by my partner in rhyme @willobwords Directed / Edited / VFX @ant.rubinstein DOP @thomas_english Producer @benji.landman Exec producer @adamdolman36 Produced by @unit9films - Starring Kieran Bew @_aaronly  as Office Man @therealkeanuhughes  as Pub Goer Mark Collins and @aajuwon  as Kieran’s Boys And Isis Caletti as Little Girl - Additional Cryers @nikolas_valentine , Chi Chan, Michael Totty, Ciaran Duce, Harry Starkey-Midha, Russel Barnett, @karluakumas , Jamal Franklin, Chris Barlow - Production Designer @paul.zabihi Costume Designer @thelarajensen Make Up Artist @clare.eastham_art First Assistant Director @thetimescheduler Second Assistant Director Josey Jacobs Runners Tom Jacobs, Gabriel Hurl, @ibztagramer Steadicam Operator @steadicojan First Assistant Camera @bencurranis1984 Second Assistant Camera @jamessquareroot   DIT Alex Burt Sound Recordist @unitjoshua Gaffer @dop_e_gaffer Electricians Anna Brooks Beckman, Dale Jordan Healy, Shaun Clarke Lead Rigger @32rigging Riggers @ldnanthony  @harrison_lanigan Art Director @charliespeak Construction Manager Michael Totty Set Builder Steve Finney Set Decorator @paulasalinasar Art Dept Assistants @louisewatkinsdesigns  Jamilla Thompson @olliegale Wardrobe Assistants Kate Levy, Nell Rose Paramedic Paul Mortimer BTS @filmgod.x  @sanjoli12 Continued in comments

Made myself giggle x

It could have been coming home tho x

Soooo boring x

Gets me every time lol When you have a cold & consistently feel shocked That u took breathing for granted When ur nose wasn’t blocked

Inspired by a meme about pickles that tickled me

Not every week you get asked to compose a “sea myth”… this was a lot of fun to write for @theyachtweek 🐬🧜‍♀️ Epic film featuring ai-generated disco gods and iridescent sea monsters by @ant.rubinstein obvs Full script: This is the tale of an ancient game, Played by the spirits of the deepest lair. Where mortals come in search of fame To indulge the creatures lurking there. The sailors flock from distant shores, Compelled to seek new seas and lands. With stories shared as each explores; Forming circles of sanctuary. Joining hands. They harness the power of wind and wave, Summoned by siren songs of bliss. Some set out to prove they’re brave. Others are cast off into the abyss. Discovering palaces. Flowing, free. Delights reserved for the gods, and more So, all that now remains for me Is to ask you what you’re waiting for?

The story of Sunday seal spotting… swipe for the evidence (worth it) ➡️ 🦭🦭🦭 On a drizzly day, up Grimsby way, The seal pups come out to play. They build up blubber and flump around.. How appealing does seal-ing sound?!

Don’t know about midnights becoming afternoons, but my afternoons pretty much feel like midnight this time of year It’s harder in winter To carpe diem Cuz it feels like midnight When it’s 4pm

Some words I wrote for @vanlife_norway_ about our retro roadtrip round Lofoten back in august. Truly magical trip. 🎥 by @ant.rubinstein of course.