Three black teenagers are becoming frustrated while waiting for their friend. A young white lad walks past wearing super tight jeans. The boys look on until one of them asks the pivotal question, “How can a man wear jeans that tight?” This sparks a debate about race and culture.
BACKGROUND
The initial idea for TIGHT JEANS came when Destiny and her older brother were walking along Deptford High Street in London and a guy walked past wearing really tight jeans. This led to Destiny and her brother debating how a man can wear jeans that tight and where do they fit it all in!
Using this debate as the thread for the short film Destiny then went on to think of other discussions and debates that she had either overheard or taken part in.
While writing Tight Jeans, Destiny wanted to create a film that reflected everyday conversations and debates, but most importantly she wanted to stay true to her personal observations of how young black men speak to each other and interact. This is a voice and a humour that is not often heard or seen in mainstream media.
TIGHT JEANS is a light comedy that touches on modern attitudes towards other cultures. It explores the ignorance we tend to have of one another, sometimes without even realising it.
ACCOLADES
- Selected and granted funding as one of the 6 short films to represent Lewisham, Southwark & Lambeth Film and Arts Councils in association with Film London.
- Premiered at and was voted Best Short Film at the Times BFI 52nd London Film Festival by the Observer newspaper.
- Won Best Newcomer Award at The London Rushes Soho Film Festival 2009,
- Runner up status at the Buffalo San Black and Asian Film Festival 2008
- Official Selection at The Pan African Film Festival 2009 in Los Angeles,
- Africa in the Picture Film Festival in Amsterdam
- The Athens 15th International Film Festival.
- In March 2009 TIGHT JEANS was chosen as the download film of the month by The BFI for their members.
OTHER INFORMATION
Destiny has also been featured in Screen Internationals article “Stars of Tomorrow” as a future writer/director to watch out for.