Project Detail

Derek vs Derek

Derek vs Derek
Derek vs Derek
Derek vs Derek

Synopsis

The idyllic English countryside. An intensive dairy farmer called Derek. One day his neighbour, also a Derek, forsakes tradition, and starts to turn his land over to wild nature. The film charts the two Derek's turbulent, funny relationship as tempers fray, wild animals escape, and the land is transformed.
Official Selection Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival 2026 - World premiere
Official Selection Sheffield DocFest 2026
Official Selection Zurich Film Festival 2026

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
89 min
Format
digital 4k
Director
James Dawson 2nd Feature
Producer
Serena Kennedy, David Broder
Executive Producer
Adam Wishart
Editor
James Gold
Director of Photography
Jon Sayers
Composer
Alexander Parsons
Principal cast
Derek Gow, Derek Banbury
Other Lead Creative(s)
David Broder
Archive Consultant
Mark Tinkler

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Damer Films Ltd

James Dawson
39 Alma Street
London
NW5 3DH

Sales Company

CAT&Docs

18 rue Quincampoix
75004 Paris
France
+33 1 44 61 77 48 / +33 6 07 40 49 37

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