SHOOBS

SHOOBS is a raucous coming-of-age story set at a banging South London house party in the early noughties. Lisa is taking advice on how to deal with her feelings for both Blazer and Jada but it is good advice? Written by Janet Etuk

SHOOBS is part of a new anthology of digital shorts from Open Sky entitled MicroPlays: Identity. Five writers were asked the question, “What makes us who we are?” 

Currently on the festival circuit. Stand by for more news…

RELEASES IN 2025. SHORT FILM. 12 MINS.

PRAISE FOR SHOOBS

  • “Shoobs kicks things off in South London, 2005, where Lisa finds herself torn between her crushes at a party while engaging in a conversation with her older self. The film cleverly captures the tension and chemistry between her and both potential partners, particularly through her dancing interactions.”

    VOICE MAG

  • “Shoobs on the surface is very British, funny and charming then when you dig a little, it’s also a surprising exploration of self-identity, sexuality and social conformity. Lisle Turner gives the film a grounded yet light feel, so it can move freely between comedy and drama. There’s an excellent cast at work, led superbly by Taneetrah Porter, who makes for a great duo with writer Janet Etuk. It’s cleverly deceptive, really embracing the classic noughties vibe of being a little cheesy and vapid but adding a lot of layers to it.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

    FILM CARNAGE

  • “Below the surface level of Shoobs is an exploration into sexuality and self-identity. Led brilliantly by Taneetrah Porter alongside Janet Etuk, the two provide a great duo relationship with emotion sensed beneath the comedy. Being cunning and secretive, Etuk comedically slides into a close personal story of acceptance and understanding. Shoobs is an exciting and colourful short film that allows you to question how much value speaking to your younger self may provide.”

    WATCHED BY HAYLEY

FESTIVALS & AWARDS

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CAST

  • LISA SNR - Janet Etuk

  • LISA JNR - Taneetrah Porter

  • JADA JNR - Vigs Otite

  • BLAZER - Bunmi Osadolor

  • VIPER - Rashaan Asante

  • CREEPER - Justice Ezi

  • HUGGIES - Corey Fraser

  • JADA SNR -Mumbi Ramoni

  • SUPPORTING CAST

    Morayo Adeagbo
    Moses Adupa
    Oyin Afe
    Lily Armah
    Maisie Armah
    Chanel Burnett
    Salvador Glasgow
    Duval Jefferson
    Alfanso May
    Isabelle Ouattara

CREW

WRITER Janet Etuk
DIRECTOR Lisle Turner
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Shaka Angina
COSTUME & PRODUCTION DESIGNER Ioana Curelea
EDITOR Sara Faulkner
COMPOSER Dan Smith
PRODUCERS Claire Coaché, Lisle Turner & Janet Etuk
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Shaun Dawson, Alison King & Charlotte Cunningham
PRODUCTION MANAGER Mina Nakamura
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Niamh Hanns
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Carina Simoes
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Sukhi Turner
INTIMACY CO-ORDINATOR Asha Jennings-Grant
FOCUS PULLER Adam Shaikh
2nd ASSISTANT CAMERA Taiya Price-Greaves
CAMERA TRAINEE Brandon Rubio
DIT Lucy Keal
GAFFER Jed Clist
SOUND RECORDIST Sam Walker
HAIR AND MAKE-UP Anoushka Danso
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ASSISTANT Atalia Jackson
DESIGN ASSISTANT Lucie Iredale
DESIGN ASSISTANT Anna Kezia Williams
STORYBOARD ARTIST Fiona Oakley
RUNNERS Daisy Dawson, Charlotte Nichols & Anya Destiney
CATERING Honey & Thyme
COLOURIST Chris Shaw
SOUND DESIGN Justin Dolby
POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR David Jones
ONLINE EDITOR David Jones
PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY Kie Cummings
PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT Alan Bowyer

CAMERA & LENSES SUPPLIED BY One Stop Films

POST PRODUCTION SERVICES BY Homespun

Thanks to

Mrs Angela Mcfarlane, Rev. Heather Peters, Rosanna Bailey and the PCC of St Paul's Church, Brixton
Mustafa Ozmen, Beth Colley, Ollie Aherne, Phil Stott

CROWDFUNDING THANKS TO:
Sue Berridge
Peter Coaché
Jo Henshaw
Julie Hesmondhaulgh
Alison King
Dave L
Erika Poole
Bethan Walters
Marilyn Wilson

Funded by Arts Council England, UK Government.
With financial assistance from The Elmley Foundation.