(2025) 33mins | Dark Comedy, Drama | 15 | UK
Aaron Roy arrives at Oxford University full of quiet hope: new mates, a fresh start, and, perhaps at last, a bit of luck. However, an unexpected turn during a night out thrusts him into the heart of an allegation, turning his world upside down in an instant. Despite his claims of innocence, rumours spread rapidly, and people are all too eager to believe them. As friendships wane and judgment prevails, only Lucy, a perceptive new friend, stands by him. Yet when the situation pits one person’s word against another’s, the truth can be elusive, particularly when everyone thinks they already know the answer.
Written by Christian Stevens. Produced by Will Gibson & Christian Stevens.
Christian Stevens also serves as the Executive 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 Stained Stainlessman 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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