Slap (2014) is short film investigating the acceptance of a teenage boy who learns how to express himself with the use of feminine clothing and makeup. Slap confronts the standards of masculinity culture in sport, as Connor, a well respected boxer struggles with breaking the forms of masculinity. Set in Liverpool, in rough, masculine driven area, the film begins with the male lead, Connor, putting on makeup, shots of ripped up magazine photos and him through the mirror, until his father calls him. He pants and hides the makeup and what he is doing and the film cuts to boxing. We meet his best friend, Archie and his girlfriend, Lola. In trying to hide his secret, Connor tells Lola he is 'training', but instead we see him dressing up and wearing makeup. However, this moment is again interrupted by Archie being chased and beaten up. Connor hesitates to help as it will reveals his secret, however he does and Archie finds out his secret. Lola's party comes around and Connor beco