FAtBULOUS

After experiencing many rejections because of her plus size, OMOYE decides to use her slim sister’s picture on her new social media account to gain more acceptance. As her relationship with her online friend FEMI becomes more serious, she must tell him the truth and risk another rejection or allow the deceit to continue.

  • Osaigbovo Gbovo Eriamiantoe
    Director
    Edeleyo
  • Osaigbovo Gbovo Eriamiantoe
    Writer
    Edeleyo
  • Afriklass Teshola Boukwei
    Writer
  • Nosakhare Twitch Eriamiantoe
    Producer
  • Monalisa Stephen
    Key Cast
    "Omoye"
  • Baaj Adebule
    Key Cast
    "Femi"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 50 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 18, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    40,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Country of Filming:
    Nigeria
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Osaigbovo Gbovo Eriamiantoe

Osaigbovo 'Gbovo Eriamiantoe is a multiple award-winning filmmaker and medical doctor. Born in Benin City, He attended Edo College and later graduated from the University of Benin where he studied Medicine.
'Gbovo also has a certificate in advertising & Branding from Orange Academy, Certificate in the Business of Filmmaking from the school of Communications, Pan Atlantic University amongst others.
As a filmmaker, he has written, produced and Directed 7 short films and 3 feature films. His films have be shown in film festivals around the world including the United States of America, Canada, China, Kenya and Nigeria.
He is a Principal Medical officer in the University of Benin Health Services. He is also the Director of Platinum Medicare, a company reputed for giving medical coverage to film locations prominent amongst which is 'ENAKHE' a telenovela produced by Mnet and currently showing on Showmax.

He has a strong interest in Benin History and Public health. This is unapologetically reflected in his films.
Osaigbovo is married to his University sweetheart, Ehisumwen and they are blessed with 2 children, Aisosa and Idia.

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Director Statement

The under-representation of plus-size people in movies has been a regular feature for many years. Even when Plus-size actors get picked, they are mostly used in minor roles or depicted as lazy, unintelligent and many ways that encourage body-shaming.
Unknown to many, the Plus-size community constitute a large part of the demographics that watch films.
FAtBULOUS is a feature film that shows the struggles of plus-size individuals. From bullying as children, non-inclusiveness in activities, body-shaming to stereotyping, FAtBULOUS addresses these in an entertaining way.
The Romantic Comedy has a popular Body-positivist, Monalisa Stephen playing the main role.
FAtBULOUS is sure going to have a large following from Plus-size individuals, people who have loved ones who are plus size and the general population because of the style of storytelling which is both entertaining and didactic.