RunNation Film Festival
RunNation Film Festival
RunNation is an original documentary film festival that was founded by a group of local runners in Sydney eight years ago. Since its creation, RunNation has grown from a local festival to a world tour that has screened around the globe.
The festival is an original, inspiring event attended by running celebrities, thousands of runners and non-runners around many parts of the world. We receive film submissions from Australia & across the globe and curate them into an incredible two-hour screening. It is not just about running; It is about celebrating the human spirit, using running as a storytelling medium
Steve Edwards: The Long RunFilmmaker: Jim Fabio
Running Time: 11 minutes
Steve Edwards isn’t just a runner. He’s a living legend.
On May 6, 2024, Steve became the first person in history to complete 1,000 marathons—faster than any other human on Earth. Behind this mind-blowing feat is a powerful story of discipline, setbacks, recovery… and a quiet obsession with understanding what the human body is truly capable of.
Filmmaker: Eitan Ehrlich
Running Time: 22 minutes
Years after his Dad’s Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis, filmmaker & athlete Eitan Ehrlich embarks on a mission to raise funds and spread awareness for the disorder. Searching for new ways forward and a purpose, Eitan begins training for the Oceanside Ironman 70.3 triathlon as a charity triathlete for TeamFox. Live. Ride. Cure. questions what is possible when we push beyond our limits, and how to learn positive lessons from life's toughest moments.
Filmmaker: Cameron Cushman
Running Time: 11 minutes
Wild and Free tells the powerful story of Kailey Doran, a Missoula Montana-based mother and wife who found strength and healing through trail running. After escaping two abusive marriages, Kailey turned to the mountains and the trails to reclaim her life and sense of freedom. This short documentary follows her as she tackles the 12-hour ultra race, Running Up For Air, a testament to her resilience and determination. The film concludes with Kailey embracing her desire to live wild and free.
Wild and Free is the first in a series of original documentaries from vvildwood that are being called the Rising Trails series, each showcasing stories of personal transformation and the healing power of nature.
Filmmaker: Matt Green
Running Time: 5.5 minutes
My name is Frank, and I’m a cocker spaniel from Manchester. My story began when I moved in with Maleek, my human. He wasn’t in a great place—having just finished a four-year sentence, he found himself transitioning from one prison to another: the COVID lockdown and a debilitating depression. I gave him no choice; he had to start walking me. One walk led to another, and soon we were running. Before he knew it, we were on our way up Pen Y Ghent, his first mountain. The mountains are his spiritual home, he needs them just as much as I do. His ambition is to run in the Alps. To push his boundaries and tackle a route higher and further than he has ever been before. So that’s our plan. Together we are going to go to the Alps, we’re going to see the peaks, the ridges, the summits, and we’re going to heal together.
Filmmaker: Alexandre Chambet
Running Time: 18 minutes
In her village of Le Grand-Bornand, in France, nestled at the foot of the Pointe Percée, Iris is preparing for a challenge that resonates far beyond the summits: to set a record climb on the mountain she's cherished since childhood. Between intense training sessions and silent doubts, Iris draws on her roots, her memories and her determination for her attempt.
Narrated by her twin brother with a mixture of humor and tenderness, the film paints the portrait of an inspiring woman torn between the expectations of others and her deep love for this little-known mountain. Through her journey, we discover a quest for freedom, resilience in the face of adversity, and a reflection on what it really means to “reach a summit.”
Filmmaker: Drew Petersen, Jesse Levine
Running Time: 34 minutes
Feel It All chronicles professional skier Drew Petersen’s journey from the depths of suicidal depression to the resilience and strength found in running—and skiing the peaks surrounding—the Leadville Trail 100 ultramarathon. The mission is to change culture and shred the stigma of mental health and suicide.
Filmmaker: Jordan Kelly-Linden
Running Time: 20 minutes
February 9, 2017, is a date Andy Dobinson will never forget. The endurance cyclist was working from home when, without warning, it felt like ‘every single pin in the world’ was suddenly pressed into the back of his head. At the age of 42, he had suffered a catastrophic stroke. Emerging from years of recovery, Andy now runs ultramarathons. But is he pushing himself too hard? His wife thinks so.
Jordan Kelly-Linden’s moving film documents Andy’s journey from hospital bed to mountain top as he battles mental health, the loss of two parents and the lingering effects of his stroke.
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Filmmaker: Ryan Lovejoy
Running Time: 56 minutes
Follow Simon Blair as he tackles the grueling Marathon des Sables while shedding light on his personal journey with a recent ADHD diagnosis. The film goes beyond endurance, exploring themes of mental health, and neurodiversity. Simon’s story highlights the mental and emotional challenges tied to ADHD, aiming to break stigmas and raise awareness for ADHD, all while pushing his physical limits in one of the world’s toughest races.
Emma Timmis: Greatest Distance on a Treadmill in One WeekFilmmaker: Josh Barry
Running Time: 25 minutes
Attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the Greatest Distance Covered on a Treadmill in One Week! All for a charitable cause - The Speed Freaks.
Filmed and Edited in Christchurch, New Zealand.
A Long Running Joke
Filmmaker: Henri Scott
Running Time: 45 minutes
Follows Mikey as he tackles the Hounslow Classic and the challenge of competition.
Check out more RunNation Film Festival Bonus Films here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15rpe0pNlqPf33z...
RunNation is an original documentary film festival that was founded by a group of local runners in Sydney eight years ago. Since its creation, RunNation has grown from a local festival to a world tour that has screened around the globe.
The festival is an original, inspiring event attended by running celebrities, thousands of runners and non-runners around many parts of the world. We receive film submissions from Australia & across the globe and curate them into an incredible two-hour screening. It is not just about running; It is about celebrating the human spirit, using running as a storytelling medium
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RunNation is an original documentary film festival that was founded by a group of local runners in Sydney eight years ago. Since its creation, RunNation has grown from a local festival to a world tour that has screened around the globe.
The festival is an original, inspiring event attended by running celebrities, thousands of runners and non-runners around many parts of the world. We receive film submissions from Australia & across the globe and curate them into an incredible two-hour screening. It is not just about running; It is about celebrating the human spirit, using running as a storytelling medium
Steve Edwards: The Long RunFilmmaker: Jim Fabio
Running Time: 11 minutes
Steve Edwards isn’t just a runner. He’s a living legend.
On May 6, 2024, Steve became the first person in history to complete 1,000 marathons—faster than any other human on Earth. Behind this mind-blowing feat is a powerful story of discipline, setbacks, recovery… and a quiet obsession with understanding what the human body is truly capable of.
Filmmaker: Eitan Ehrlich
Running Time: 22 minutes
Years after his Dad’s Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis, filmmaker & athlete Eitan Ehrlich embarks on a mission to raise funds and spread awareness for the disorder. Searching for new ways forward and a purpose, Eitan begins training for the Oceanside Ironman 70.3 triathlon as a charity triathlete for TeamFox. Live. Ride. Cure. questions what is possible when we push beyond our limits, and how to learn positive lessons from life's toughest moments.
Filmmaker: Cameron Cushman
Running Time: 11 minutes
Wild and Free tells the powerful story of Kailey Doran, a Missoula Montana-based mother and wife who found strength and healing through trail running. After escaping two abusive marriages, Kailey turned to the mountains and the trails to reclaim her life and sense of freedom. This short documentary follows her as she tackles the 12-hour ultra race, Running Up For Air, a testament to her resilience and determination. The film concludes with Kailey embracing her desire to live wild and free.
Wild and Free is the first in a series of original documentaries from vvildwood that are being called the Rising Trails series, each showcasing stories of personal transformation and the healing power of nature.
Filmmaker: Matt Green
Running Time: 5.5 minutes
My name is Frank, and I’m a cocker spaniel from Manchester. My story began when I moved in with Maleek, my human. He wasn’t in a great place—having just finished a four-year sentence, he found himself transitioning from one prison to another: the COVID lockdown and a debilitating depression. I gave him no choice; he had to start walking me. One walk led to another, and soon we were running. Before he knew it, we were on our way up Pen Y Ghent, his first mountain. The mountains are his spiritual home, he needs them just as much as I do. His ambition is to run in the Alps. To push his boundaries and tackle a route higher and further than he has ever been before. So that’s our plan. Together we are going to go to the Alps, we’re going to see the peaks, the ridges, the summits, and we’re going to heal together.
Filmmaker: Alexandre Chambet
Running Time: 18 minutes
In her village of Le Grand-Bornand, in France, nestled at the foot of the Pointe Percée, Iris is preparing for a challenge that resonates far beyond the summits: to set a record climb on the mountain she's cherished since childhood. Between intense training sessions and silent doubts, Iris draws on her roots, her memories and her determination for her attempt.
Narrated by her twin brother with a mixture of humor and tenderness, the film paints the portrait of an inspiring woman torn between the expectations of others and her deep love for this little-known mountain. Through her journey, we discover a quest for freedom, resilience in the face of adversity, and a reflection on what it really means to “reach a summit.”
Filmmaker: Drew Petersen, Jesse Levine
Running Time: 34 minutes
Feel It All chronicles professional skier Drew Petersen’s journey from the depths of suicidal depression to the resilience and strength found in running—and skiing the peaks surrounding—the Leadville Trail 100 ultramarathon. The mission is to change culture and shred the stigma of mental health and suicide.
Filmmaker: Jordan Kelly-Linden
Running Time: 20 minutes
February 9, 2017, is a date Andy Dobinson will never forget. The endurance cyclist was working from home when, without warning, it felt like ‘every single pin in the world’ was suddenly pressed into the back of his head. At the age of 42, he had suffered a catastrophic stroke. Emerging from years of recovery, Andy now runs ultramarathons. But is he pushing himself too hard? His wife thinks so.
Jordan Kelly-Linden’s moving film documents Andy’s journey from hospital bed to mountain top as he battles mental health, the loss of two parents and the lingering effects of his stroke.
⭐ 2024 Yugo BAFTA Student Awards Longlist
Filmmaker: Ryan Lovejoy
Running Time: 56 minutes
Follow Simon Blair as he tackles the grueling Marathon des Sables while shedding light on his personal journey with a recent ADHD diagnosis. The film goes beyond endurance, exploring themes of mental health, and neurodiversity. Simon’s story highlights the mental and emotional challenges tied to ADHD, aiming to break stigmas and raise awareness for ADHD, all while pushing his physical limits in one of the world’s toughest races.
Emma Timmis: Greatest Distance on a Treadmill in One WeekFilmmaker: Josh Barry
Running Time: 25 minutes
Attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the Greatest Distance Covered on a Treadmill in One Week! All for a charitable cause - The Speed Freaks.
Filmed and Edited in Christchurch, New Zealand.
A Long Running Joke
Filmmaker: Henri Scott
Running Time: 45 minutes
Follows Mikey as he tackles the Hounslow Classic and the challenge of competition.
Check out more RunNation Film Festival Bonus Films here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15rpe0pNlqPf33z...