Shallow

Project notes

A coming-of-age drama following two teenage friends who struggle with pride and masculinity while attempting to connect during an eventful night out.

Shallow is an 11-minute narrative drama that examines the complex challenges adolescent men face in maintaining healthy emotional expression, even among close friends. The story follows two teenage boys at a pivotal moment in their lives, culminating in a surrealistic sequence that challenges viewers to reflect on the normalization of platonic intimacy and masculine friendships.