OBSERVATIONAL Documentaries
FORMULA 1: DRIVE TO SURVIVE
The speed, the pressure, the competition. From the makers of Senna and Amy, this intimate documentary exposes the world of Formula 1's drivers and owners, from the cockpit to the management office.
Directed by Sophie Todd / Box to Box Films & On The Corner for Netflix / 2x40 mins
MARK RONSON: FROM THE HEART
This feature length documentary reflects on Ronson's hugely successful career and features interviews with the likes of Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Boy George, Simon Le Bon and Josh Homme, this intimate film follows the producer, DJ and songwriter as he picks up the pieces of his broken marriage and releases an album of sad bangers.
Directed by Carl Hindmarch / Livewire & Eagle Rock for BB2 & YouTube Originals / 1x90min
ALL OR NOTHING: TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Charting the Club’s journey during the 2019/20 season, this multi-part series offers viewers unprecedented behind-the-scenes access throughout the season as well as a unique insight into the day-to-day workings of the football club.
Directed by Anthony Philipson / 72Films for Amazon Prime / 2x50 min
AN HOUR TO SAVE YOUR LIFE
Exploring in forensic detail the dilemmas and innovations at the frontline of emergency medicine. Following specialist clinicians as they respond to the most critical of cases.
Directed by Dov Freedman / Boundless Productions for BBC 2 / 1x60min
VODAFONE: MY FIRST INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
They'd never left Africa. Never played on grass. So these young footballers from Ghana had a lot to prove when they travelled to England to play their biggest event yet.
Directed by Ben Anthony / Firecracker for Vodafone Internet Campaign / 1x10min
SLEEPING BEAUTY
16 year old Louisa Ball suffers from the extremely rare Klein Levin syndrome and can fall asleep for up to two weeks at a time. On the brink of adulthood and with her GCSE exams looming this is a film about a young girl missing out on life – and her father’s desperate search for a cure.
Directed by Emily Smith / Raw TV for BBC 3 / 1x60min
BIG TROUBLE IN THAILAND
With unprecedented behind the scenes access to the Thai Tourist Police, this is an action packed fly-on-the-wall series that follows specially recruited ex-pats who have joined the Thai Tourist Police Force.
Directed by David Howard / Vera Productions for Virgin & Bravo / 4x60min
SEA PATROL
As one of the world’s busiest stretches of water, the English Channel is packed with danger. Fortunately for those using these waters, an elite team of rescue agencies including the RNLI, the RAF, Customs and the Coastguard patrol 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Directed by David Howard / Wall to Wall for Nat Geo and Channel 5 / (Series 1 & 2) 2x60min
CHRIS RYAN'S ELITE WORLD COPS
Former SAS soldier and author, Chris Ryan travels the world meeting, training and taking part in live missions with some of the world’s most elite police units.
Directed by David Howard / October Films for Bravo & Discovery / 4x60min
BEYOND THE MEDALS
These short films follow the daily lives of Olympians who have to balance education or work with their sporting achievements and dreams.
Directed by Cathy Jones / Lagardere Sports for The Olympic Channel / 10x12min