AORTA

AORTA is a drama centered on the complexities of teenage identity. The story explores themes of emptiness and discovery as a young person navigates house parties with friends who do not understand them and engages in brief interactions with a strange yet familiar individual while hoping for the future.

The film was written, produced, and directed by Reuben Jackson and was released in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2026. The production was handled by 1988 Productions and has a runtime of 35 minutes. The main cast features Nimr De Castro Fisher and Alice West, both appearing as Nara.