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Close Friends (2026)
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Close Friends (2026)

Release Date
June 12, 2026
Genre
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Release Date
June 12, 2026
MPAA Rating
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Duration
005 minute(s)
Production Budget
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Studio
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Official Site
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Director
Lauren Bumgarner
Screenwriter
Lauren Bumgarner
Starring
  • Lauren Bumgarner
  • Jessica Hunt
  • Riah Abéllo

In this short but emotionally resonant drama, directed by Lauren Bumgarner, a tight-knit group of friends navigates the fragile boundaries of intimacy and trust in the digital age. The story centers on the quiet tension that arises when a private social media list, meant for the closest confidants, becomes a source of unintended exclusion and hurt feelings. As the characters portrayed by Lauren Bumgarner, Jessica Hunt, and Riah Abéllo grapple with unspoken expectations and the fear of being left out, their seemingly unbreakable bond is tested by the very technology designed to keep them connected. With a keen eye for the subtle dynamics of modern friendship, the film explores how a simple digital gesture can ripple through a group, forcing each person to confront their own insecurities and the true meaning of closeness. Blending a thoughtful, introspective tone with the raw authenticity of real-life conversations, this brief yet powerful piece captures a universal moment of vulnerability and the quiet heartbreak of realizing you might not be as close as you thought.