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TAIRELL ISN’T REAL

by Dave Clark

An influencer’s perfect image becomes the source of doubt about his own existence.

Format
Short film
Genre
Identity thriller
Year
2026
Added
17 Sept 2026

Why this film matters

The form and subject meet at the same question: how do viewers decide that a person on screen is real? That gives cosmetic perfection a dramatic role rather than making it the sole measure of success.

AIF names the short a 2026 Honoree. Clark also discusses its relationship to his developing feature Touch Grass in his studio essay.

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