A First Cut documentary for Channel 4 The life of a cabbie is never dull. On a Friday night in Romford, the drivers of A1 Taxis get all sorts of people in the back of their cab. From a young couple on the way back from their “wedding on the cheap” to a man found lying in the middle of the road, a couple who have just met on the internet, jealous couples, reunited couples and couples who cannot wait to get home. Plus desperate young men, lonely old men and everyone else between, this film explores relationships, friendships, love and loneliness in Romford. Using a two camera, split screen technique Welcome to Romford features the simultaneous, real-time reactions of the cabbies and their passengers. Simon Smith's directorial debut provides a fascinating insight into a night in the life of riotous Romford minicab firm, A1 Taxis.
Simon Smith's First Cut film provides a fascinating insight into a night in the life of Romford minicab firm A1 Taxis.
The life of a cabbie is never dull. On a Friday night, the drivers of A1 Taxis get all sorts of people in the back of their cabs, from a young couple on the way back from their 'wedding on the cheap' to a man found lying in the middle of the road. A couple who have just met on the internet, jealous couples, reunited couples and couples who can't wait to get home. Plus desperate young men, lonely old men and everyone else between.
“Forget The Only Way is Essex, this is the real Essex!” - Reveal Magazine
“A Series of Charged Mini-Dramas” - The Daily Telegraph
“Comical and Sobering” - Mail on Sunday
“Packs a deceptive punch” - TimeOut
“Brilliantly Done” - Guardian Guide
