On the set of a luxury car commercial, an overlooked assistant seizes his chance to get noticed by the star.

Starring Emma D’Arcy and Leo Suter, The Talent is a tense exploration of masculinity, ambition and desire.

A live-action short film by Second Name Productions in association with Smoking Gun Films, with support from Intermission, Goldcrest Films, Garden Studios and Company 3.

Written & Directed by Thomas May Bailey
Produced by Ellen Spence and Emma D’Arcy
Executive Producers Marco Alessi, Ray Okudzeto & Matt Hichens
Director of Photography Anna MacDonald
Music by Tom Foskett-Barnes
Edited by Rosie Lakin at Intermission Film
Production + Costume Design Frankie Bradshaw
Sound Design by Matt Waites at Goldcrest Film
Colour by Joseph Bicknell at Company 3