Descriptions:
“You deserve to love, and to be loved.”
When Finn, a boy from a small village, sees his best friend in drag at a party, his world turns upside down. Drawn into an unfamiliar queer nightlife, he begins leading a double life that slowly starts to collapse back into one. Along the way, he must confront not only his feelings towards his friend, but also towards himself.
The Film Committee of Study Association IK is proud to present the coming-of-age short film ‘When You Wake Up’. We’ve spent the past year writing, producing, shooting, and editing the film, and we’re excited to finally share it with you!
Make sure to log the film on Letterboxd!
https://letterboxd.com/film/when-you-wake-up-2026/
CAST:
Carol-Petru Stepanov – Finn
Niccolò Frigerio – Lucas
Clara Grafe – Iris
Gabrielė Stankiewicz – Rebecca
Kateryna Kolesnykova – Barbara
Hidde de Boer – Kris
Sam de Haan – Jules
CREW:
Robin Zwaard – Director & Writer
Theodore Tweedie – Writer & Sound Designer
Freya Mogensen – Cinematographer & Editor
Elina Kokkola – Assistant Director & Costume Designer
Katharina Kriz – Set Designer & Editor
Job van der Mark – Composer & Sound Editor
Armita Modares – Makeup Artist
FEATURING MUSIC BY:
The Magnetic Fields
Still Corners
Daphni and Caribou
Two Weeks In Nashville
Job van der Mark
Produced and distributed by Study Association IK
Music used with permission from the respective copyright holders
The visual material and original score of ‘When You Wake Up’ are protected by copyright. Any unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited. For inquiries, please contact info@studieverenigingik.nl
CONTENT WARNING: Mild flashing lights
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