Writhing with untamed sexuality and aggression, this blistering British indie centers on Cal, a teenage thug so desperate to hide his gay cravings from his gang members that he binges on drugs, anonymous sex and acts of violence. But the bad boy’s secret desires are uncovered when he rescues a kind-eyed French exchange student from one of the clan’s sadistic hate crimes. Though the two boys fall passionately in love, Cal’s crew is bent on revenge for his betrayal and the young lovers are placed in unspeakable danger. Unapologetic and as poignant as it is shocking, Shank is a must see.

""The most thrilling, terrifying coming-out story you’ll have seen in years""

"This is as exciting and urgent as street-level filmmaking gets"

"Compelling, excruciating, uncompromising, Shank is a beautiful, brutal film that portrays contemporary society in all its unlovely and lovely glory"

Barcelona International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Audience Award - Best Film

Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Emerging Talent in Queer Cinema - Simon Pearce

San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2009
Atlantic Film Festival 2009
2009 Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Barcelona International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2009
Brisbane Annual Queer Film Festival 2010
FilmOut San Diego 2010
Lisbon Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2009
Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2009
Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2009
Newfest 2009
North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2009
Philadelphia Qfest 2009
Tel Aviv Lesbian & Gay Film Festival 2009
Torino Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2009
Verzaubert Film Festival 2009