You Free Tonight? | LGBTQ+ Short Film

"When a 16-year-old Archie starts exploring his sexuality, he stumbles across the dating app, Findrr, thinking it will solve his problems. He meets man after man, with countless bad encounters until he is trapped in a toxic cycle of hookups of his own creation."

Dating apps are supposed to make things easier. Swipe right, meet up, move on. But what if you're searching for something more? 'You Free Tonight?' is an emotional and thought-provoking LGBTQ+ short film that explores the over-sexualisation of gay dating culture, the emotional toll of casual encounters, and the longing for real connection.

This queer drama follows Archie, a young gay man navigating the complexities of modern hookup culture. When yet another night of meaningless encounters leaves him feeling empty, he starts to wonder if there’s something more out there—something deeper, something real. But in a world of instant gratification and one-night stands, is genuine intimacy still possible?

Themes explored in the film:
LGBTQ+ identity & dating culture
Hookup apps & modern romance
The emotional impact of casual sex
Finding meaningful relationships in the digital age

If you've ever felt disillusioned with dating apps, struggled with the pressures of modern hookup culture, or longed for something deeper, You Free Tonight? is a film that will resonate with you.

FILM CREDITS
A Film by Bournemouth Film School | Arts University Bournemouth

Cast:
Jake Doyle as Archie
Tammy Heath as Martha
Ata Dirilgen as Connor
Megan Barnwell as El
David McGouran as Paul

Crew:
Writer/Director - Will Bottone
Producer - Bee McLean
1st AD - Molly Anthony
2nd AD - J Taylor-Jones
3rd AD - Evelyn Norman-Rogers
Production Co-ordinator - Robyn Norwood

DOP - Poppy Landen
Gaffer - Casper Griffin
Camera Operator - Noah Ziegler-Atkins
1st AC - Tiger Omar-Ali Young
2nd AC - Daniel Money-Kyrle
Best Person - Raph Allason
Camera Trainee - Tillie Rethman
Spark - Bella Matthew
Key Grip - Matt Bramham
2nd Grip - Davy Stephenson

Production Designer - Em Snow
Art Assistant - Poppy Littlemore
Art Assistant - Stephanie Gale
Art Assistant - Gracie-May Davison
Graphic Designer - Rosie Britton

Sound Recordist - Luke Meaney
Boom Operator - Louis Chiffe
Composer - Jack Watts

Costume Designer - Amber Chapman
Costume Designer - Izzie Farr
Costume Assistant - Eve Stewart

Hair & Make-up Designer - Noa Waller
Make-Up Assistant - Jess Wibberly
Make-Up Assistant - Emily Chick
Make-Up Assistant - Daisy Lynch
Make-Up Assistant - Emily Thundow

Editor, Post Sound, Script Supervisor - Drew Collins
Post Sound - Millie Jones
Assistant Editor - Hyerin Lee
Colourist - Alfie Martin

VFX Supervisor & Compositor - Patrick Machin
Compositor - Max Davies
Compositor - Krystian Grzegorzewicz

BTS Photographer - Samantha Davis

Year of Release: 2024
Genre: LGBTQ+ Short Film, Drama, Romance

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