When Tobi Shinobi and Ron Timehin started using photo sharing app, Instagram in 2012, they couldn't have imagined it would completely reshape their lives. They adopted new technologies at the right time, and worked hard at developing their individual accounts. Fast forward to today and they have swapped their day jobs as a lawyer and a touring musician for their new shared passion as photographers. They are favourites in the London space on Instagram, boasting thousands of followers and millions of likes. Not only has their creative partnership flourished, so too has their success online and offline. Their message to others is simple: anyone can take photos.
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Director's Statement: I love the work of both Tobi and Ron; their photos are striking and captivating. Through this documentary, I wanted to shine a light on the people behind the camera and explore their journey from amateur Instagrammers to successful professional photographers. I wanted to tell a story that would inspire people, no matter where you are in life, to try somthing new and follow your passion.
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AWARDS
*NOMINATED LIFT-OFF SEASON AWARDS (January 2017)
*WINNER BEST DOCUMENTARY - LONDON MONTHLY FILM FESTIVAL
*WINNER AUDIENCE CHOICE - ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL DOCUFEST
*WINNER BEST DOCUMENTARY - FEED THE REEL
*WINNER BEST DOCUMENTARY - HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
*WINNER BEST DOCUMENTARY - MODCON FILM FESTIVAL
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*Finalist TMFF - The Monthly Film Festival
*Semi-Finalist Los Angeles CineFest
*Official Selection London Lift-off
*Official Selection Lift Off Los Angeles online 2016
*Official Selection Big Easy Film Festival
*Official Selection Berlin International Cinefest
*Official Selection SHORT to the Point Film Festival
*Official Selection Miami Independent Film Festival
*Official Selection London Film Club Sunday Screenings
*Official Selection London Rolling Film Festival
*Official Selection Croydon International Film Festival
*Official Selection IndieFlicks Monthly International Film Festival
*Official Selection Southampton Film Week
*Official Selection Lift-Off First-Time Filmmakers Showcase
*Official Selection Barcelona Planet Film Festival
*Official Selection Largo Film Awards
*Official Selection StoneFair Film Festival Romania
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Tobi Shinobi: instagram.com/tobishinobi/
Ron Timehin: instagram.com/rontimehin/
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Directed By: Oliver David Lister
Produced By: Really Bright Media
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