The Winner Takes It All
Friday 19th September 12:30pm (60m)
Stories of sweat, passion, and the drive to win.
Content Guidance: Violence, Sexual Violence, Abuse (mental/emotional)
BREAKS
A deeply personal documentary that follows Team England parasurfer and Paralympian, Hannah Dines, who lives with cerebral palsy and PSC, from the shores of Wales to California to compete in the World Championships.
Director: Christina Yianni
Producer: Christina Yianni
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY
The winner of a regional women’s darts final suspects her opponent of letting her win and won’t let her leave until she finds out why.
Director: Patrick Crellin
Writer: Patrick Crellin, Bethany White
Producer: Bethany White, Elle Brown
PERSONAL BEST
Competitive swimmer, Connie Wilson dreams of qualifying for 1979 National Squad. But when a confiding moment sheds new light on a situation she thought was only happening to her, she’s forced with the decision whether to swim on or throw away everything she’s worked for.
Director: Lara Peake
Writer: Lara Peake
Producer: Danielle Goff
SOLERS UNITED
As grass roots womxn’s football team ‘Solers United’ face eviction, emotions bubble between teammates, Nelly and Bills. Enter new striker Sals with looks as impressive as her footwork, Bills can’t help but envy her instant connection to Nelly. As the halftime whistle blows, tensions reach a boiling point and Nelly and Bills must confront their emotions to mend their fractured bond.
Director: Sara Harrak
Writer: Sara Harrak, Jadey Duffield, Meg Salter
Producer: Lewis Coates, Emma Hammond, Mia Borrett
TANYA FRANKS RUNS
At the age of fifty-two, British actress Tanya Franks agreed to do the London Marathon to raise money for research into Alzheimer’s Disease with the ‘Dementia Revolution’, having never ever run before.
Director: James Barriscale
Producer: Tanya Franks
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Discounts for groups, families, students and those on low income support are available too.
Women X teams up with Girls Club Teesside for an evening of film-inspired vision boarding, along with a ticket to our comedy short film screening, complimentary popcorn, and a VIP lanyard! It’s the perfect combo of creative workshop plus cinema treats. All materials provided.
Come along solo for a chance to meet new friends whilst learning a new skill. Solo bookings only!
Event starts at 16:30pm on Saturday 19th September, with the films starting at 17:45pm and ending around 19:00pm
This ticket does not grant access to any other screenings or events at the festival.