Half Step
“Don’t let a secret strike a chord.”
Synopsis
A closeted songwriter suffers from anxiety and creative block while hiding her true feelings for her bandmate. As tension builds and boundaries break, her private lyrics expose her struggle with sexuality and acceptance. Forcing confrontation within the band.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Julia Hickmann Nesbitt, Lori Winter
- Screenplay & Story
- Ciara Hampson
- Original Title
- Half Step
- Release Date
- 14/03/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- BFI, Cinemagic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Hickmann Nesbitt, Lori Winter
Ciara Hampson
Julia Hickmann Nesbitt
Department Leadership Roster
Ciara Hampson
Writer
Julia Hickmann Nesbitt
Director
Lori Winter
Director
Ciara Hampson
Costume Design
Julia Hickmann Nesbitt
Editor
Aliyah Monthé
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half Step
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Half Step about?
A closeted songwriter suffers from anxiety and creative block while hiding her true feelings for her bandmate. As tension builds and boundaries break, her private lyrics expose her struggle with sexuality and acceptance. Forcing confrontation within the band.
Who directed Half Step?
Half Step was directed by Julia Hickmann Nesbitt, Lori Winter.
Who stars in Half Step?
The principal cast of Half Step includes Polly Jean Smyth, Emily McCallum.
When was Half Step released and how long is it?
Half Step was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Half Step?
Half Step holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).