March 2024 Sports Film Festival

Showcase of the best FILMS in the world today.

Audience Award Winners:

Best Feature Film: MURKY WATER
Best Short Form Short Film: SUMMER RUN
Best Long Form Short Film: DOCTOR OF THE “POLISH EAGLES”
Best Documentary: UNCONQUERED
Best Drama: THE OLD LADY AND THE BOXER
Best Story: OLD GLORY
Best Direction: SHOOTING STAR
Best Cinematography: RISING WINGS

SUMMER RUN, 12min., Italy
Directed by Cecilia Brianza
A man, who loves running, is fascinated by a desperate girl who lives in isolation in a house in the Umbrian countryside. The encounter will leave a mark on both their lives.
https://www.facebook.com/corsadestate


UNCONQUERED, 28min., UK
Directed by John Parr
“A memoir of triumph over adversity and wounds no sword can make”
The true story of two elite soldiers severely injured in the line of duty. “Unconquered” charts their inspiring journey from the depths of despair to break the chains of life changing injuries to rise again.
http://www.unconqueredfilm.com/


DOCTOR OF THE “POLISH EAGLES”, 43min., Poland
Directed by Małgorzata Szyszka
The film tells about the work of doctor Janusz Garlicki of the Polish national football team, which won, among others, the Olympic gold medal during the time of coach Kazimierz Górski.
http://www.szyszka.art.pl/
https://www.facebook.com/malgorzata.szyszka


OLD GLORY, 21min., Chile
Directed by Eric Correa
Clemente, an old former athlete who yearns for his triumphs, competes every day with his old rivals to get there first to buy the bread and win the heart of Gloria, the saleswoman. A couple of children get in his way, breaking the eternal cycle.
http://www.splatterproducciones.cl/
https://www.instagram.com/splatterprod/
https://www.instagram.com/ecorread/


SHOOTING STAR, 36min., USA
Directed by Lightning N Mitchell
Forerunner Of The WNBA
I am Lightning Mitchell, founder of the WBA, born in Hodge Louisiana in 1948. After finishing high school in 1968 I was drafted into the Army to go to Vietnam to fight for my country. After returning home from Vietnam I chased a dream that I had before Vietnam to play professional football in the NFL. But during that chase God had other plans for my life. This is my story. In an era when women had to go overseas to pursue their dream of playing professional basketball after college, one man had a vision.

http://www.wbathevision.com/
https://twitter.com/LightningNed
https://www.instagram.com/lightningnmitchell32/


THE OLD LADY AND THE BOXER, 20min,. USA
Directed by Camilo Diaz
Set in the mid-80’s, Baltimore, The Old Lady & The Boxer follows former Texas roughneck and current amateur boxer – Joe Saturn as he battles his ghosts and searches for respect. He spends his days being punished in the ring, and his celebrated coach, ‘Alley-Oop’ Simpson is losing confidence in him. Alley cancels Joe’s future matches, derailing his dreams of going pro. Joe tries to change Alley’s mind by working even harder, but Alley’s opinion is set.

https://www.facebook.com/TheOldLadyandBoxer


RISING WINGS, 54min,. USA
Directed by Harun Karaz
“Rising Wings” is more than just a documentary about hunting; it’s a journey through America’s rich history, focusing on our evolving relationship with waterfowl. Beginning in the 1860s, when families relied on these birds for sustenance, to the rise of sport hunting clubs and the poignant decline of waterfowl populations due to overhunting, we unveil the intricate dance between man and nature. Through the tales of a nostalgic retired General, the insights of a prominent decoy collector, and the stunning visuals of both intricate decoys and the mesmerizing waterfowl they mimic, we spotlight a unique American Folk Art and delve into the pressing environmental challenges of today. This film serves as a powerful reminder that by preserving the habitats of these majestic birds, we not only uphold our cultural legacy but also ensure the health of our planet for future generations.

https://risingwingsfilm.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tripsofdiscovery.com1


MURKY WATER, 109min,. Argentina
Directed by Guillermo Ruiz, Diego Crespo
Jony is a police officer who’s in jail for armed robbery. He lives in the same jail his dad works as a guard. He needs to survive no matter how, among the same inmates he used to chase. A priest and the technical director of the prison’s football team are his exit. They bring him a way to evade the confinement and a shelter to save his life.
https://runtheworldok.wixsite.com/sitio
https://www.facebook.com/runtheworldok
https://www.instagram.com/runtheworldok/


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