CHAMP

WRITTEN BY JAMES GOULD-BOURN & BEN TRICKLEBANK
DIRECTED BY BEN TRICKLEBANK

LOGLINE

Jake might only be 14, but that’s old enough to be a man as far as his dad is concerned. The only problem is that Jake isn’t sure he’s ready to grow up – at least not in the way that his dad wants him to. 

ABOUT OUR FILM FUND WINNER

James Gould-Bourn is a screenwriter and novelist from Manchester, England. He’s written and co-written several short films, one of which (Sniper) was funded by the Lithuanian Film Centre and premiered in 2019. James’s debut novel, titled Bear Necessity in the US and Keeping Mum in the UK, was published in 12 countries in 2020. A film adaptation is also currently in development.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Ben Tricklebank is a celebrated multi-disciplinary artist and director, helming interactive films, virtual reality installations and digital experiences. Within the creative industries, he is rapidly emerging as one of the preeminent storytellers. Ben’s commercial work includes films for Hennessey, Sony Bravia, Lexus, Mini Cooper, and Playstation in partnership for agencies like Droga5, DDB, BBH, Ogilvy & Mather, and Google Creative Lab. His work has garnered awards from Cannes Lions, D&AD and The One Show, among others. His interactive documentary film, “Clouds Over Cuba,” received international accolades including an Emmy.

FESTIVALS & AWARDS

Year

Film Festival (Awards)

2023 Americana Film Festival
2022 Int’l Young Audience Film Festival Ale Kino!
2022 Exit 6 Film Festival  (Nominated, Judges’ 6 / Best Film)
2022 Omeleto

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