Fit

When an obese teenager’s pants don’t fit on the night of his prom, he takes drastic measures to make sure he doesn’t miss out.

  • Brandon Buikema
    Writer Director
  • Sanjana Manjunath
    Producer
  • Justin Giegerich
    Key Cast
    "Marshall"
  • Tim Farley
    Key Cast
    "Marshall's Dad"
  • Alex Wakim
    Music By
  • Thomas Lange
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 17, 2020
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.90:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography

Brandon recently graduated from NYU Tisch this past May in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s an aspiring feature director focused on externalizing complex internal struggles. His film “Fit” is a reflection of his own personal struggle with obesity. Having been obese most of his life, Brandon is keenly aware of what it means to be in his character’s shoes. He hopes that his film will cast a light on the often overlooked issue of male body image.

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Director Statement

Growing up, I struggled with obesity. Most often the problem manifested in internal insecurities rather than real world issues. Despite this, when I did run into limitations because of my weight I was crushed. From being escorted off a roller coaster, to discovering that my dress pants just wouldn't fit anymore, these small moments hurt more than I could have imagined. It was in these moments that I, and many others could have imagined taking a knife to their own body. These issues are prevalent among countless children yet often boys and young men are left out of this conversation. “Fit” seeks to be a deep dive into the hell-scape that comes with body image issues.