←Development
Original film
MAN>CODE
Masculinity
Lucas invites Theo over for what he expects to be a no strings hookup. The night turns when his ex-girlfriend comes home early.
Currently on the festival circuit
- Format
- Short film
- Year
- 2023
- Runtime
- 14 minutes
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Drama, Comedy
Synopsis
Lucas, a computer techie goes on an ordeal when he invites Theo around for what he thought would be no strings attached fun, but it takes an odd turn.
Official selections
BFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ Film FestivalOfficial Selection 2024
Chicago International Film FestivalKino, 59th edition 2023
Aesthetica Short Film FestivalOfficial Selection 2023 (BAFTA-qualifying)
Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film FestivalOfficial Selection 2024
Bolton International Film FestivalOfficial Selection 2024
Manchester Film FestivalOfficial Selection 2024
Brighton Rocks International Film FestivalOfficial Selection 2024
Exit 6 Film FestivalOfficial Selection 2024
BUFF Bournemouth University Film FestivalOfficial Selection 2024
Directors NotesFeatured
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Credits
DirectorAdrian Gardner
WriterRyan Walker-Edwards
ProducerGeorge Somner
Executive producerRobert Douglas
Executive producerGlen Funnell
Executive producerFelix Mator Society
Assistant producerGeorgia Neath
CastStephen Adjei-Kyem as Lucas
CastTaja Christian as Monica
CastRyan Walker-Edwards as Theo
ComposerMali Baden-Powell
CinematographerJP Garcia
EditorPatrick Walsh
Production designerLouis Simonon
Standby art directorSelina Abdul Kareem
Costume designerAisha Jimoh
Makeup artistLauryn Taylor Brown
First assistant directorOwain Astles
Second assistant directorAnita Safowaa
Trainee art departmentAbigail Burgess
Sound designerAlex Batchelor
Boom operatorLiam Cromby
Sound mixerMark Levien
First assistant cameraCristina Cretu
Second assistant cameraKristiana Zhekova
GafferJames Duffy
SparkJasmine Cole
SparkJoe Exley
SparkMilo Sharpe
Stills photographerBrynley Odu Davies
Trainee stills photographerCandice Boateng
Script editorGavin Whenman
ColouristNicolaas Bohl
Intimacy coordinatorJamila Wingett
