Pure Vanilla

In the heart of Singapore, Charlie (Soh Deng Xun) has quietly nurtured a crush on his charming colleague Gabriel (Braven Yeo) for months, but his inability to express his feelings has kept them locked in a comfortable, platonic routine. Everything changes when their café is selected for a Valentine’s Day television special, and the two are tasked with crafting the perfect dessert recipe together. As the cameras roll and late-night baking sessions blend flour, sugar, and unspoken tension, Charlie and Gabriel discover that the sweetest ingredient might just be the love they’ve been too afraid to name. Pure Vanilla is a tender, bite-sized romance that celebrates the quiet thrill of a shared kitchen, the courage it takes to say “I like you,” and the magic of creating something beautiful—one delicate layer at a time. With its soft lighting, warm pastries, and a slow-burn confession that’s as satisfying as a first bite, this short film proves that sometimes the simplest recipes hold the deepest flavors.