Starring Old Oakhamian Richard Hope (’71) The Secret Assistants will be back in London as part of the HollyShorts Sunday Spotlight Program on Sunday 16 November 2025.

‘…The piece tackles a razor-sharp social commentary on the current state of the film industry and the class issue that consumes power-hungry producers preying on fresh talent...’ William Curzon, UK Film Review

Sophie lands her first big break in the film industry: directing an interview with powerful producer Henry Mann, recently accused of abuse by a young woman in his notorious PA training program. Handpicked by Henry to clear his name, Sophie is expected to deliver a flattering portrait. As the cameras roll, Henry lies with chilling ease, but his abusive and erratic nature quickly surfaces, and his arrogance pushes Sophie into a corner. As her integrity clashes with her ambition, she begins to veer off course, triggering a tense and dangerous power play.

'..Led by two terrific performances from Richard Hope and Camille Rutherford, the film is complemented by a plethora of outstanding formal decisions which elevate the material to impressive heights. Katey Lee Carson sublimely tackles these themes to reach out to a broader audience, who may be unaware of the sins the industry sweeps under the rug, and exposes the corporations that need to be held accountable for their actions…’ William Curzon, UK Film Review

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