Short film

Secret Identity

2025 · 35 min

A quiet, introspective character study that lingers on the ache of living a double life.

Tagline: Every Hero Has a Secret
Overview: A closeted gay actor who's known for playing a superhero character on an 80s TV show must confront his dual identity.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Identity, isolation, celebrity, sexuality
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
isolation
celebrity
sexuality
family
Places: workplace
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild