Project Detail

Stephen

A man is seated on his balcony smoking a cigarette

Synopsis

Stephen will do anything for the rave. Leaving voicenotes to his boyfriend along the way, he traverses London desperately trying to find the party.
Official Selection BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2025

Details

Year: 2024
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 09:32
Format: Digital Film 4K
Director: Jon Arnold 1st Feature
Producer: Jon Arnold
Editor: Peggy-Sue Cranney
Screenwriter: Jon Arnold
Director of Photography: Peggy-Sue Cranney
Sound: Calum Sample
Principal cast: Sean Hart
3D Motion and Titles: Amie Sey

Genre

Comedy LGBTQIA+

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Jon Arnold

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