09/09/2026
What is ‘matrescence’? Just like how ‘adolescence’ defines the transition from childhood into adulthood, ‘matrescence’ is the physical, emotional, hormonal, and social transition into becoming a mother. Yet 67% of mothers have never even heard the term.
The transition into motherhood remains one of the least studied, and least understood experiences in human development.
An important film that resonates with so many women globally, we feel incredibly lucky to have helped bring it into the world. The documentary follows Claire Tonti Claire Tonti as she investigates why the psychological rupture she experienced after having her children, was never named, never explained, and never prepared for.
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Executive Producers: Claire Tonti, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz & Libby Chow - Claire Tonti , Amy Taylor-Kabbaz | Matrescence Activist & beehere_productions
Consulting Executive Producer: Sonya Pemberton
Directors: Claire Tonti & Libby Chow. - Claire Tonti & beehere_productions
Editor: Libby Chow - beehere_productions
Film Composer: Nat Bartsch - Nat Bartsch
Monster and Bear Post Production:
Editor: Ryan Bird
Story Consultant: Sarah Hickey Sarah Hickey
Post Producer: Steph Watson Steph Watson
Graphic Design: Leslie Preyer & Mete Erdogan - Leslie Preyer Mete
Animation: Ryan Bird
Sound Design & Mix: Adrian Horsman Adrian Horsman
Colour Grade: Amadea Hare Amadea Hare