Finger Prick
Alone in the bathroom, 26 year-old Alexi continues to deal with feelings of shame and guilt after one night of discreet pleasure, whilst he takes a home testing HIV kit. Hiding the truth and testing kit from his Mum, Alexi enters a moment of personal crisis, quickly realising that he’s not as alone as he first thought he was.
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by HIV, information and support is available here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1tD5bplcGcpztJTGw1njRYG/information-and-support-hiv
New Creatives is supported by Arts Council England and BBC Arts.
Writer and Director – Edward Buxton
Director of Photography – Luke J Collins
Alexi – Dylan Llewellyn
Lex – Edward Crook
Mum - Roberta Bellekom
Release date:14 November 2021