PURGATORY - Award-Winning Domestic Violence Short Film (Gaslighting, Coercive Control, Abuse)

Thanks for watching Purgatory! Please CLICK THE LIKE BUTTON & SUBSCRIBE to the channel, as it makes the algorithm spread the film and our message of support :) ***TRIGGER WARNING - This film contains scenes of domestic violence, emotional abuse, drug abuse and sexual assault.*** Lilith wakes up to the perfect man, or so he seems... This low-budget social-realism independent short film is Jack Stockley’s directorial debut. Purgatory was made to raise awareness about the early to mid-stage signs of a controlling, violent or abusive relationship. DV, also known as domestic violence, domestic abuse, family violence and intimate partner violence is found across all genders, cultures and social classes. Not all abusive relationships are violent relationships but when they are - there’s been a long process of mental and psychological abuse that has paved the way first. Recognising the early signs of an abusive relationship could save a life: *On average, 2 women are killed every week by current or ex-partners. *During Covid-19 lockdowns, the number of cases has grown exponentially - in the first 3 weeks alone, 14 women and 2 children were murdered in family violence. The themes covered in this short film are emotional manipulation, humiliation, unpredictable mood swings, isolation from the victim’s support network, intimidation tactics, lowering of self-esteem and more. AVA Against Violence & Abuse, GDASS Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service, Kaleidoscope UK, National Centre for Domestic Violence, Respect Phoneline, Stepping Stones (Luton) and Women’s Aid. Independent review by @FilmForums: @ Follow us & support the movement! Twitter: Instagram: Written & Directed by: Jack Stockley Produced by: Jack Stockley Executive Producer: Louise Stockley Production Company: Blue Muse Productions Starring: Shaylyn Gibson, Scott Hume 1st A/D: Bernadeta Beange Cinematographer: Peter Garajszki 1st A/C: Joshua Dadson 2nd A/C: Tom Phelps Gaffer: Jorge Higgins Spark: Matthias Djan Sound Recordist: Liam Cromby Costume Designer: Sophie Sims Hair & MU: Aine Thomas Editor & DIT: Cameron Rozard Colourist: Sara Buxton Sound Designer & Re-recording Mixer: Ryan Green Dialogue Editor & Re-recording Mixer: Alex Symeonides Composer: Tom Rackham Digital Artist: Justine Hume Runner: Finlay Stanley Special Thanks: - ShootBlue - Camera & Lighting hire - Goldcrest Studios - Mixed at Pinewood Studios #BreakTheCycle #DomesticAbuse #ShortFilm #gaslighting #domesticabuse #domesticabuseawareness #domesticviolence #sexualviolence #coercivecontrol #narcissisticabuse #narcissist #indiefilm #shortfilm #freefilm #rapesurvivor #domesticrape #educationfilm #toxicrelationship #trappedbylove #rape #freetowatch #lockdownfilms #ukfilm #BIFAqualifying #BIFA