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STI: Sexually Transmitted Introductions

A motley crew of promiscuous individuals find themselves forced together in their very worst nightmare: the local STI clinic. Opening up farcical truths and mind-altering revelations, they're catapulted towards a climax of excruciating consequences...

  • Harris Vaughan
    Director
  • Harris Vaughan
    Writer
  • Natalie Lauren
    Producer
  • Corry Raymond
    Director of Photography
    'Blurred Lines' (Discover Film Awards, LA Shorts International), 'Masterclass' (Aesthetica Film Festival)
  • Robert Kivits
    Sound Designer
    'An Ode to Procrastination' (on MUBI, Miami International Film Festival, Tallinn Black Nights, San Francisco Fashion Film Festival)
  • Wendy Smith
    Key Cast
    "Fanny"
    Multiple award-winning character comedienne known as 'Felicity Ethnic'
  • Natalie Lauren
    Key Cast
    "Clem"
    'How To Talk To Girls At Parties' (Cannes Film Festival, BIFA, National Film Awards UK), 'Sunfall' (ITN Studios), '12' (on Amazon Prime)
  • Harris Vaughan
    Key Cast
    "Will"
    'This Is Sanlitun' (Toronto International Film Festival), 'Mrs. Ellroy' (Barcelona International Film Festival)
  • Charles Ruhrmund
    Key Cast
    "Eddie"
    'The Little Mermaid' (Disney), 'Mary Poppins Returns' (BAFTA, Oscars Nominated). West-End credits include: 'Chicago', 'Hairspray', 'Grease'
  • Paul Baichoo
    Key Cast
    "Stan"
    'Approval Needed' (Bath Film Festival, Women X)
  • Nomazulu Ramachela
    Key Cast
    "Tara"
    'I Am Light' (Paris International Short Festival)
  • T-Roy McCoy
    Original Song Composer
  • Gianluca Truda
    Additional Music
  • Thomas J R Moss
    Re-recording Mixer
  • J.F. Mackenzie
    1st Assistant Director
    'Gaslight' (Solent Film Festival, Horsham Festival)
  • Luke Howdle
    2nd Assistant Director
    'Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey 2' (ITN Studios)
  • Michael Chakrit
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Zainab Mahmood
    2nd Assistant Camera
    'Medea' (Exit 6, Directors Notes, 1.4 Awards of Brilliant Filmmaking)
  • Eduarda Klaser
    Script Supervisor
    'Nazi Hunters' (Gemini Awards)
  • Cristina Caballero Hervias
    Continuity
  • Louis Thornton
    Production Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Dramedy, Melodrama, Sitcom
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 44 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 3, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K, Apple ProRes 422
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Super Shorts Hackney
    London
    United Kingdom
    August 4, 2024
    Official Selection, Best Film (win)
  • Jane Austen International Film Festival
    Bath
    United Kingdom
    September 20, 2024
    Official Selection, Best First-Time Filmmaker (win) and Best Ensemble Cast (win)
  • Golden Nugget International Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    October 12, 2024
    Official Selection, Best Comedy Short (win)
  • Funny Life Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    October 19, 2024
    Official Selection, Best Comedy Actress (win), Best UK Comedy (nom)
  • West London Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    October 25, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Breaking TV Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 1, 2024
    Official Selection, Best British Film (nom.), Best Comedy (win)
  • Performance Film & Media Short Film Competition
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 14, 2024
    Shortlist 2024, Best Comedy
  • Giggle Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 15, 2024
    Official Selection, Best Original Comedy (nom.)
  • This Is England
    Rouen
    France
    November 16, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Manchester Health Film Festival
    Manchester
    United Kingdom
    November 23, 2024
    Official Selection, Best Short Film (nom.)
  • Big Fridge International Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    January 1, 2025
    Semi-Finalist
  • Sex Education Film Festival
    Catalunya
    Spain
    February 10, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Oxford Shorts
    Oxford
    United Kingdom
    April 5, 2025
    Official Selection, Award Nominee (Best Comedy)
  • Hastings Rocks
    Hastings
    United Kingdom
    April 12, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Unrestricted View Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    April 28, 2025
    Official Selection (BIFA Qualifying)
  • Sunrise Film Festival
    Lowestoft
    United Kingdom
    May 22, 2025
    Official Selection (BIFA Qualifying), Best Comedy Film (nom.)
  • Romford Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    May 26, 2025
    Official Selection, Best Short Film Nominee
  • Kingston International Film Festival
    London
    June 6, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Cannes Indie Shorts Awards
    Cannes
    France
    June 7, 2025
    Semi-Finalist - "New Waves"
  • Brighton Rocks Film Festival
    Brighton
    United Kingdom
    June 16, 2025
    Online Screening, Honourable Mention
  • Greenwich Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    September 17, 2025
    Official Selection, Best Ensemble Nominee
  • HB Film Festival
    Paisley, Glasgow
    United Kingdom
    October 4, 2025
    Official Selection, Best Comedy Nominee
Director Biography - Harris Vaughan

Harris Vaughan is a first-time British Writer-Director from South London. As a writer, stand-up comedian and winner of the Channel 4 Reality TV Show 'Selling Super Houses', Harris has channelled an excruciating experience in America for his debut film, STI: Sexually Transmitted Introductions.

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Director Statement

STI is a small film with a big message ("a grower not a shower", if you will!) and it was inspired by an embarrassing and awkward experience I had in New York. It’s not easy bumping into someone you once "spent the night" with, it’s even worse when that happens in an STI clinic... surrounded by their friends...

Sexual relations are increasingly interconnected nowadays and, as a result, STI’s are rising in all ages and demographics. Natalie and I wanted our film to use comedy to take some of the negative stigmas and mystery out of it: not just because it’s one of the most natural things we as a species do, but also for the sake of our own mental and physical health.

I hope STI will be a catalyst for conversations about sexual health awareness, and serve as a fun reminder of why you should always play safe. The phrase “6 degrees of separation” comes to mind, as unlikely as you might think that seems... enjoy!