Experiencing Interruptions?

SNATCHED

ITOHAN, a 20 year old girl in her final year in school is jilted by her flirty boyfriend. She tries all she could to get him back, but to no avail.
A devastated Itohan, fighting heartbreak coupled with cyberbullying, decides to take an unusual action.

  • I. S. Sagacious Osarumwense
    Director
  • I. S. Sagacious Osarumwense
    Writer
  • I. S. Sagacious Osarumwense
    Producer
  • Osawe Jennifer
    Key Cast
    "Itohan "
  • Benjamin Olaye
    Key Cast
    "Temi"
  • Esther Omokaro
    Key Cast
    "Abigail "
  • O'yre
    Key Cast
    "Stella "
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student, Other
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 12, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Country of Filming:
    Nigeria
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 35mm, Canon 5D Mark III
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 16TH ABUJA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    Abuja
    Nigeria
    October 24, 2019
    Central Abuja Premiere
    Nominated for Best Film Narrative
  • 16TH ABUJA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    Abuja
    Nigeria
    October 24, 2019
    Central Abuja Premiere
    Nominated for Outstanding Experimental Film
  • 16TH ABUJA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    Abuja
    Nigeria
    October 24, 2019
    Central Abuja Premiere
    Nominated for First Time Director
  • 16TH ABUJA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    Abuja
    Nigeria
    October 24, 2019
    Central Abuja Premiere
    FIRST TIME DIRECTOR WINNER
  • 2nd Benin City Film Festival
    Benin
    Nigeria
    November 6, 2019
    Benin City
    WINNER, Short Film Of The Year.
  • The Lift-Off Sessions
    London
    United Kingdom
    September 30, 2019
    Official Selection
  • First Time Filmmaker Sessions
    London
    United Kingdom
    October 7, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Rome Independent Prisma Awards
    Rome
    Italy
    October 28, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    October 24, 2020
    Canada
    VIEWERS' CHOICE AWARD WINNER
  • The Bebop Channel Content Festival
    Harlem, New York.
    United States
    August 12, 2021
    New York Premiere
    VIEWERS' CHOICE AWARD WINNER
Director Biography - I. S. Sagacious Osarumwense

I. S. Sagacious Osarumwense, whose full name is Osarumwense Saturday Igbinogun, is a graduate of International Studies and Diplomacy, from the prestigious University of Benin. He is a Screenwriter, Actor, Director, Producer. He's debut film as a Director/Screenwriter/Producer is SNATCHED. He is a passionate Filmmaker.

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Director Statement

Creating masterpieces is what I'm most passionate about, in filmmaking. Never limit yourself to breaking barriers, complacency is an enemy to growth. Snatched was written and produced because of the love I have for humanity. Be a symbol of HOPE. Life isn't going as planned doesn't mean you should end it. Stay ALIVE!