Private Project

F.I.T.D.

Two strangers have a chance encounter and go their separate ways, unaware that they share a bond more powerful than they may ever realise.

  • Justin Smith Uzomba
    Director
  • Justin Smith Uzomba
    Writer
    Channel 4's Dropped
  • Michael Honnah
    Producer
  • Imeldha Eloni
    Producer
  • Gary Beadle
    Key Cast
    "Stephen & Michael"
    Small Axe, Rye Lane, The Gentleman (Series)
  • Joe Wilkinson
    Key Cast
    "Issac"
    Sex Education, After Life, The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
  • Bethan Mary-James
    Key Cast
    "Dionne"
    Belle, The Collection
  • Romesh Ranganathan
    Executive Producer
  • Ben Bailey Smith
    Executive Producer
  • Jo Addy
    Executive Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Arri Alexa
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Justin Smith Uzomba


Justin Smith Uzomba was born to Nigerian immigrants and hails from Hackney in London.

Having spent a decade releasing music both independently and on a major record label under the moniker Mikill Pane - as well as collaborating and touring with such acts as Ed Sheeran, Giggs, Mac Miller, Paloma Faith, The Shoes and many more - Justin decided to make a foray into screenwriting in 2020, at the behest of friends and collaborators George the Poet and Romesh Ranganathan.

In 2021, Justin entered Soho House’s prestigious short film competition, Script House, with an entry entitled F.I.T.D. Justin not only made the shortlist of the competition, but received very high praise from one of the judges - none other than Oscar-winning writer-director Barry Jenkins. The script also caught the eye of another industry luminary, Andrew Deane, who entered into a literary management deal with Justin at the end of that year.

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