Synopsis: The day after they finish high-school, three teenagers in Sheffield spend one summer day chasing joy, dodging doubt, and dreaming out loud — capturing the fragile magic of a generation in flux and a friendship that is about to change forever.
About the Filmmaker: JIJO (he/they) is an emerging Indian British director, producer and screenwriter. Spanning both documentary, narrative and commercial worlds, his award-winning work explores humanism, systems of power and contemporary culture.
Born in Mumbai and raised between India and the UK, his pursuit of impact storytelling has earned recognitions such as IMDb’s New Filmmaker of the Year, two Cannes Young Director Award nods, Best Documentary at Cannes Short Film Festival and a place on the TV Collective Breakthrough Leaders program, BFI x BAFTA Crew and Bafta Connect.
Details
| Film Category: | Documentary |
| Released: | 2025 |
| Runtime: | 10 Mins |
| Director: | Souvid "JIJO" Datta |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Producer: | Chim'Di Ugada |
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