Final Circle: Short Film

Aim

Help us raise £2,000 to create a cyber-crime thriller exposing the dangers of AI and online grooming in youth gaming spaces.

WHAT IS FINAL CIRCLE?

Final Circle is a cyber-crime thriller short film about a missing boy, an online gaming world, and a hidden predator using AI to deceive.

We are raising £2,000 to bring this urgent and powerful story to life.

THE STORY

What if the person you were talking to online… was never real?

When a young boy named Teddy goes missing, the only clue lies within an online gaming chatroom. Two police officers enter this digital world to retrace his steps, speaking to anonymous players and uncovering fragments of his final conversations.

Everything leads to one user: “Princess”. A charismatic e-girl who gained his trust.

But something isn’t right.

Her words feel rehearsed. Her presence… artificial. Until the truth is revealed:

She isn’t real.

She is a deepfake identity, created by a predator using AI to manipulate and groom.

Now, it’s a race against time to find Teddy before it’s too late.

WHY THIS STORY?

Online gaming is where young people connect, socialise, and build friendships. But it’s also a space where anyone can hide behind a screen. With AI and deepfake technology becoming more advanced, it is now easier than ever to:

• Fake identities
• Build trust
• Manipulate vulnerable people

This story reflects a real and growing issue.

WHY NOW?

AI is already part of young people’s everyday lives. At the same time, online grooming is rising, often happening in spaces that feel safe, like gaming platforms. A child doesn’t realise they’re being manipulated. They believe they’re talking to someone who understands them. That’s what makes this story urgent.

OUR IMPACT

We don’t just want to make a film, we want to start conversations. Our goal is to:

• Share the film at festivals
• Release it online for young audiences
• Partner with schools and youth organisations for community screenings
• Create a discussion around online safety and AI

This film is designed to reach young people, parents, and educators navigating the digital world.

WHO WE ARE

We are a team of emerging filmmakers based in London, passionate about telling bold, socially relevant stories. This project is deeply personal.

Our director Camille Burfield works closely with young people and has seen first-hand how technology is shaping their lives and the risks that come with it.

Final Circle is our response.

Camille Burfield - Director and Writer

Camille Burfield has spent the past five months working in education, witnessing first-hand how artificial intelligence is shaping the next generation.

With a degree in Film and Television from Royal Holloway University, she has produced festival-qualifying short films and built a reputation for delivering powerful stories and often competing in 48-hour film challenges. Her short film ‘That’s What She Says’ was nominated at the HER International Film Festival for Best Student Film, while ‘Lose Me in the Sunflower’ (2024) received a nomination for best student film at the Lift-Off Global Network London Film Festival.

Working alongside Global Academy, she is focused on amplifying young voices and encouraging honest conversations about the creative and ethical impact of A.I.

Her work sits at the intersection of youth culture, technology, and urgent storytelling.

Clarissa Pereira - Co-writer

Clarisa Pereira is a London-based screenwriter. She graduated from Royal Holloway, University of London, where she studied English and Film Studies, specialising in screenwriting. She developed her knowledge across various writing formats, including radio plays, short films and television writing. It was there that she met Cami, and they became screenwriting partners for their final project.

Her short film script, ‘Best Friend’ was a quarterfinalist in the Manchester Film Festival Screenplay Competition 2026 and the ScreenCraft Short Film Screenplay Competition 2025.

As a co-writer of Final Circle, Clarisa is passionate about storytelling as a medium to raise awareness and drive social change around the importance of online safety for young people in the current digital world.

Natalia Ibanez - Producer

Natalia Ibanez is a London-based film and television professional working in production and finance with over eight years of experience across high-end TV and feature films.

She produced her first short ‘Slag-Offers’ alongside writer-director Eleanor Mason, which has been selected for multiple festivals.

Natalia also worked as a production manager for the award-winning independent feature film, The Bystanders.

She has also held accounting roles on major international productions including Tenet, The Sandman, House of the Dragon and Ahsoka , amongst other credits.

Georgia Hodgson - Producer

Georgia Hodgson is a producer and creative, trained in physical theatre at East 15 Acting School.

She’s passionate about bold, socially engaged storytelling, with a focus on identity, mental health and marginalised voices. Her producing credits include The Monkey (2026) and Southend Black Lives Matter Community Film (2020). She’s particularly interested in developing work that reflects the world we’re living in, with a strong focus on people and their stories. Her work is rooted in collaboration and socially driven narratives.

As Final Circle’s producer, she believes the story explores urgent themes around AI and online identity, reflecting her interest in timely and socially relevant storytelling.

HOW YOUR SUPPORT HELPS

We are a grassroots, independent team with no private funding. Your support will go directly towards:

• Traveling costs for cast and crew
• Costumes and props hire
• Safe working conditions for minors and liability insurance 
• Craft and snacks for the filming crew
• Post-production and visual effects editing costs
• Festival submissions and distribution

Every contribution helps us bring this film to life properly and responsibly.

WHY WE NEED YOU

This is a story about trust, technology, and vulnerability. It’s a story that reflects the world we’re living in right now. And it’s a story we cannot tell without support.

If you believe in:

• raising awareness around online safety
• protecting young people
• supporting independent film

Please support Final Circle today.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 4th July 2026 at 12:34pm