Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Rutland film-maker Edward Buxton creates a short film for the BBC about HIV testing watch here

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