Offside - Short Film

Offside is a coming-of-age short film following two 17-year-old best friends, one Filipino and one Pasifika, as they compete for the final position in their schoolboy cup team. As the trials reach their climax, the pressure to secure a place on the team begins to test their friendship, bringing their ambitions, loyalty and competitive instincts into conflict.

Set against the backdrop of youth rugby league, Offside explores friendship, identity, rivalry and the challenges of balancing personal ambition with the bonds we share with others.

With a story centred on two young friends fighting for the same dream, the film asks one simple question: who will come out on top?