Private Project

The T3st

"The T3st" follows the story of Jason. When Jason is taken for a psychological examination, causing tension between him and his father to deepen. As Jason faces a challenging test, his vivid imagination transforms the experience into a fantastical adventure. Despite his struggles, the encounter leads to a surprising revelation that strengthens the bond between father and son, helping Jason understand that he is not alone in his journey.

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Inspired by real-life events, this insightful short story explores the profound isolation faced by neurodivergent children.

  • Alexandros Tsilifonis
    Director
  • Alexandros Tsilifonis
    Writer
  • Katerina Kaskanioti
    Producer
  • Katie Cooper
    Producer
  • Tibo Travers
    Producer
  • Matthew Stagg
    Key Cast
  • Killian Coyle
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 4, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Alexandros Tsilifonis

Originally from Athens Greece, Alex is a London-based writer/director. His first short film "The T3st" starred Matthew Stagg (Marrowbone, Macbeth) and Killian Coyle (Normal People, Call the Midwife) and was funded by the GFC, ERT and NFTS.

Alex made his TV comedy debut with "Luv’s Story", starring Niki Vakali (Worlds Apart), and in post-production for his debut feature film, "National Road" starring Dimitri Gripari (Dangerous Liaisons).

In recent years, Alex has been mentored by Alexandros Avranas, winner of the Venice Silver Lion award, and he took part in the CIAK 2019 Screenwriting Lab. He is the recipient of the 1st National Prize of the Nespresso Talents (Cannes Film Festival 2020), his latest short film "Rookie" screened at OSCAR and BAFTA Qualifying festivals and in 2021 and he directed "The Cellist", an advert for McDonald’s (Porsche Awards 2022).

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Director Statement

For as long as I can remember, dyslexia was always my greatest nemesis. It was only recently that I realized that communication is the key to overcome this kind of barrier and it is my aim to create a film that spreads awareness about an issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds.

Because of my personal struggle with dyslexia, the film will convey how I experience this condition in a unique and touching way. Dyslexia is an invisible barrier between me and how I communicate with the world, and yet filmmaking has given me the opportunity to translate my thoughts into something that everyone can understand.

Driven by both genetic and environmental factors, an estimated 15-20 percent of the world's population exhibits some form of neurodivergence.