(2026) 23mins | Drama | 15 | UK
At University, Aaron Roy, a bright fresher, navigates the chaos of student life alongside his charismatic best friend, Nick. Amid drunken nights, flirtations, and the excitement of new beginnings, Aaron wakes believing he has finally crossed a personal threshold, only to find himself accused of sexual assault by the very girl he thought he had connected with.
A sexual assault allegation at a university forces those involved and the audience to confront how quickly assumptions and appearances can distort our understanding of the truth.
Written by Christian Stevens. Produced by Christian Stevens.
Will Gibson also serves as Co-Producer.
Starring Mia Jenkins, Christian Stevens, Will Gibson & Millie Kent.
FIRST LOOK GALLERY
Stills by Augustin Hardy & Luke Ross
THE STORY
At University, Aaron Roy (Christian Stevens), a bright but socially awkward fresher, navigates the chaos of student life alongside his charismatic best friend, Nick (Will Gibson). Amid drunken nights and the excitement of new beginnings, Aaron wakes believing he has finally crossed a personal threshold, only to find himself accused of sexual assault by the very girl he thought he had connected with. His world fractures overnight.
What begins as a light-hearted tale of youth quickly shifts into an exploration of consent, reputation, and the fragility of friendship. As Aaron is swept through social fallout and personal reckoning, only Lucy (Mia Jenkins), an intuitive peer, remains by his side. However, as the truth begins to surface, the audience is forced to question not just Aaron’s version of events, but their own instinct to trust him.
The Absence of No challenges our understanding of guilt and belief, as well as the speed at which someone can be perceived as harmless… to something else entirely.
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