Projects in genres: Sport

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A washed up, former wunderkind of the snooker world has one last chance to revive his career. Battling with addiction and the ghosts of his past, is there more at stake than just the score? A dark, psychological exploration of fame, sport and depression.

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An urban thriller set around a London council estate and local run-down snooker hall, owned by one-time gangland enforcer and tough guy Ray. A rags to riches, feel good story, following the exploits of Spencer Pryde, a gifted, inner-city kid, wasting his talents on petty crime. Witnessing the brutal murder of his pal Denis, and finding himself in debt to drug dealing thug Ginger, Spencer’s life is spiralling out of control, until one day, a chance encounter with Chinese stranger and former eight ball pool champion Vincent Qiang presents Spencer with an opportunity to turn his life around. In order to make a new life for himself, Spencer needs to break away from the peer pressure of his friends, environment and the negative influences of his current life. Vincent Qiang is an old friend of Spencer's father Terry. Terry is serving a lengthy prison sentence and is desperate to prevent his only son following in his footsteps. Terry manages to convince Qiang to take on the mantle of mentor for the troubled youngster. With Qiang's guidance and support Spencer makes a bid for a prestigious snooker tournament in Beijing. The reward is a place on the professional circuit.

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In a suburb of London sits Britain’s answer to Dogtown, the hallowed birthplace of skateboarding in the US. “Rom Town” as it is affectionately named by the locals was one of the first skateparks in the UK to be built and with its unique architectural features was granted historical status by English Heritage in 2014. So it is one of the world's oldest and most unique skateparks, but following a devastating fire, it is financially on its knees. Meet the park’s middle age skaters, BMXers and street artists, who against all the odds, are fighting to keep it alive for the next generation. Shot in stunning full 4K this is the first time a feature length documentary has looked at the early British skateboarding scene and the first generation of skaters and BMX riders from the late seventies and eighties who are still going strong. Rom Boys features archive footage from the past 40 years and over thirty interviews with some of the worlds biggest names in skate and BMX from the UK and US.

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Based on the true story of one woman’s extraordinary ambition to breed and raise a champion racehorse in her home village: Jan Vokes, a cleaner and barmaid, manages to persuade her neighbours and friends to invest in her crazy scheme and together they name the foal ‘Dream Alliance’. With little experience but a lot of heart, the collective of villagers rear Dream, and against all odds he rises through the ranks. Dream proves himself to be more than a match for the multi-million pound racehorses he comes up against - he’s a true people’s champion, taking on the establishment at their own game. But more than this, Dream begins to alter the lives of everyone in this small community, not least Jan’s. He is everything to her: friend, confidant and an escape from her everyday life. A powerful story of triumph over adversity and a tale of how a woman strives to make her dream a reality, and unites her entire community. Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2020 - Premieres - World premiere

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David Haye. Unified world cruiserweight champion at twenty-eight, heavyweight champion at twenty-nine… on course to join the pantheon of boxing greats before injury and defeat in the ring seemed to put an end to his career. 4 years later, he’s in the fight of his life as he undergoes radical, experimental surgery and trains harder than ever for one last comeback, one last chance to become a legend! With 900 hours of unprecedented, intimate access filming over 5 years, this is an extraordinarily personal portrait of a man struggling with anxiety, depression and self-belief and what it takes to achieve his dreams, what it takes to become a champion!

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Carl is forced to confront his idea of masculinity when an obsession with a mysterious member of his badminton club spirals out of control. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2020

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15-year-old Leigh is a gymnast focused on her first competition on the squad. Leigh’s life is turned upside down when her older half brother Joe, who she didn’t know existed, comes to stay with her and her father. But when her confidence at gymnastics is knocked, Leigh finds herself caught up in an underground world of moped crime with her brother. Starting to find excitement and the attention she has been so desperately needing, Leigh stands at a crossroads between her gymnastic dreams and an exciting new world... Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2019 - Journey Strand - World premiere

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A portrait of the struggles and triumphs of Australian footballer Adam Goodes - a hero on and off the field, as both a decorated sportsman and an indigenous-rights activist. Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2019 - TIFF Docs - International premiere

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Geoff, Dan and Isaac are three wheelchair users who embark on a mission to conquer the Swiss Alps, and prove that having a disability won’t tame their sense of adventure. Information on Upcoming Screenings:

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Having never won a major tournament, ailing football giants SSC Napoli had criminally underachieved. Their fanatical support was unequalled in both passion and size. None was more feared. But how they ached for success... On 5th July 1984, Diego Maradona arrived in Naples for a world-record fee and for seven years all hell broke loose. The world’s most celebrated football genius and the most dysfunctional city in Europe were a perfect match for each other. Maradona was blessed on the field but cursed off it; the charismatic Argentine quickly led Naples to their first-ever title. It was the stuff of dreams. But there was a price… Diego could do as he pleased whilst performing miracles on the pitch, but when the magic faded he became almost a prisoner of the city. The third film from the Academy Award and multi BAFTA-winning team behind SENNA and AMY, this definitive feature documentary was made with Maradona's full support, constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage from his personal archive. In a city where the devil would have needed bodyguards, Maradona became bigger than God himself. This is the wild and unforgettable story of God-given talent, glory, despair and betrayal, of corruption and ultimately redemption. Official Selection Cannes Film Festival 2019 - Out of Competition - World premiere

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Between 2011 and 2015 UK adventurer Sarah Outen traversed the globe. For her expedition London2London: Via The World, Sarah was the engine, travelling by bike, kayak and rowing boat across Europe and Asia, the Pacific Ocean, North America and finally the Atlantic. Sarah’s incredible four-year odyssey saw her travel over 20,000 miles. As she migrated between cultures, climates and landscapes under her own power, Sarah’s inspirational voyage was followed by thousands, hooked on her infectious humour and love of life. But travelling mostly solo, the trip took its toll, and the punishing elements, ticking clock and months of solitude pushed Sarah to the physical and mental brink. Woven out of hundreds of hours of footage from the expedition, Home intimately and unflinchingly captures Sarah’s journey: the kindness of strangers, the wonders of the wild, the savagery of the elements, the near-death experiences, the demons of her emotional trauma and PTSD, and her discovery of love for a farmer called Lucy. Home is a story of heart and soul, of hardship and joy, and one woman’s trek towards true emotional acceptance.

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Set in Australia between lush wine country and the breathtaking outback, a compelling, evocative and uplifting rite of passage story about a 12-year-old boy’s struggle to step out from the shadows of his Spanish family’s traumatic past and ultimately set himself and his father free.