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Just Passing

Just Passing Film

Synopsis

The path of a driven woman dramatically collides with an undocumented homeless man one night in London. As their secrets are revealed, which one of them is truly lost and who really needs saving?

Nominated for the 2023 Iris Prize Best British short film.
Broadcast and streamed on Channel 4 TV.
Winner of Best Writing at the 2025 Diversity in Cannes Showcase.

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Details

Year: 2023
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 13 min 28 sec
Director: Sophie Austin
Producer: RCL Graham
Co-Producer: Leann O'Kasi
Executive Producer: Jo Cadoret
Editor: RCL Graham
Screenwriter: Leann O'Kasi
Director of Photography: Natalja Safronova
Production Designer: Emma Tye
Sound: James C. McKinney
Composer: James C. McKinney
Principal cast: Cyril Nri, Leann O'Kasi, Daniel De Bourg, Jennifer Matter, Sarah Finigan

Genre

LGBTQIA+ Woman Director Black Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

Rebecca Graham

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