HOLLOW LAKE
Screening with MASCLOOKING and IF YOU NEED ME
HOLLOW LAKE (International Premiere)
Dir: Troy Escamilla. Starring: Anthony Dain, Santiago Sky, Roger Conners, Brandon Perras-Sanchez. USA (2025) 105mins.
A relaxing weekend at their remote lake house appears to be the perfect remedy for stressed newlyweds Max and Baker. When Baker suggests that they use the getaway to finally pursue an illicit encounter he’s been pressuring, Max reluctantly agrees, hoping it will add a much needed spark to their relationship. What results is an unimaginable blood soaked nightmare and will require unthinkable measures if they want to survive.
Screening with MASCLOOKING (UK Premiere)
Dir: Jonathan Brandon Hammond. Starring: Daniel Franzese, Kevin Keppy, Patrick Mayuyu. USA (2025) 9mins.
After two friends banter over the pros and cons of using Grindr, one is left chatting with a mysterious stranger. And he's getting closer...
and IF YOU NEED ME (UK Premiere)
Dir: Sarah Rebottaro. Starring: Kiri Hartig, Maggie Knoedelseder. USA (2026) 12mins.
Nora's life, marked by a regimen of self-improvement and recovery from codependency, is interrupted when Callie appears on her doorstep, suitcase in tow, emanating vulnerability and chaos.
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