A shirtless young man standing close to a young man in a red shirt, in a dimly lit room, in front of a mirror with various items on the counter.

On the night of a party, Jakob tries to reinvent himself with a new shirt - hoping to win over his crush, and maybe himself.

starring Pete MacHale and Tobie Donovan (Heartstopper)

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CHARADES (Short film) - Writer/Director

Writer & Director: Thomas De Nil
Producers: Beth Perkin, Aggie Collet, Thomas De Nil
Cinematographer: Natasha Duursma
Editor: Will Fletcher
Sound Editor & Mixer: Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell
Original Music: Zak Allum
1st Assistant Director: Natasha Perkin
Gaffer: Stan Proszowski
Script Supervisor: Natasha Perkin
Post Production Coordinator: Lily Hambly
Colourist: Tim Smith
Set Artwork: Rebekka Homann
Poster & Artwork: Gabriela Chavez
Poster Design: Luke Milsom

FESTIVALS

  • Best Screenplay, Brighton International Trans Film Festival (UK) , 2025

  • Official Selection, Queer Movie Nights (GR), 2026

  • Official Selection, Brighton Rocks International Film Festival (UK), 2026

  • Official Selection, Sunrise Film Festival (UK), 2026