mates

On an overcast afternoon, three teenage boys turn a game into something far more dangerous. What begins as harmless bravado spirals into a cruel test of loyalty, masculinity, and the consequences of pushing a joke too far.

short film, 2026

Three students sitting on a grassy field with a goalpost in the background, outdoors on a sunny day. Overlaid text says 'nifty OFFICIAL SELECTION 2026' with a laurel wreath.
Two people embracing closely, one with closed eyes and a peaceful expression, the other smiling with visible teeth. The person with closed eyes has curly dark hair, and the person smiling has light skin with dark hair and a beard. Both are wearing blue clothing.
Three young men are walking on a soccer field, with a goalpost in the background and trees behind them. They are dressed in casual and school uniform attire, and there are backpacks on the ground in front of them.