Clean Hands
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Synopsis
Clean hands is an Australian short film created by up and coming director Director Alvin Verghese and shot by Cinematographer Callum Saunders, with lead characters played themselves. Clean hands uses traditional Noir film techniques inspired by films like Double Indemnity and much more. Clean hands was produced with a budget of $20 and borrowed equipment, being of of the first produced by this duo.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alvin Verghese
- Original Title
- Clean Hands
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Release Date
- 11/09/2025
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
- Worldwide Gross
- $20
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alvin Verghese
Alvin Verghese
Callum Saunders
Department Leadership Roster
Alvin Verghese
Director
Alvin Verghese
Editor
Callum Saunders
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clean Hands
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What is Clean Hands about?
Clean hands is an Australian short film created by up and coming director Director Alvin Verghese and shot by Cinematographer Callum Saunders, with lead characters played themselves. Clean hands uses traditional Noir film techniques inspired by films like Double Indemnity and much more. Clean hands was produced with a budget of $20 and borrowed equipment, being of of the first produced by this duo.
Who directed Clean Hands?
Clean Hands was directed by Alvin Verghese.
Who stars in Clean Hands?
The principal cast of Clean Hands includes Callum Saunders, Alvin Verghese, Matilda Harper-Marchant, Leo lewis.
When was Clean Hands released and how long is it?
Clean Hands was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 3m.
How much did Clean Hands make at the box office?
Clean Hands grossed $20 in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Clean Hands?
Clean Hands holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).