An amateur fighter battles for the attention of a professional scout, but when he fails at making a name for himself, he is forced to cheat in the ring and risk it all to win...

Written by Georgie Nicolini & Jack Mitchell

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Do you fancy a high-stakes, nail-biting competition? Where, for some, the rules are irrelevant. This is a matter of life or death, and if you aren’t willing to take the chance, then what have you got to lose? Stricter glove inspections may be needed…

Inspired by other fighting films such as Raging Bull (1980) and The Wrestler (2008), this gritty character study follows our protagonist, Ed, who must prove himself as a fighter or risk his reputation, leading to violent consequences.

Why you should support us

For us to achieve the finest film we can deliever we are going to need all the support we can get for this exciting new project. We are aiming to produce a short film that is original and undisciplined and will be entering to established film festivals when complete, so why not be a part of it, Donors will receive a mention in the Special Thanks Credits!

Production starts Late March to Early April 2026, you can get regular updates on the short from this page or on our Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/heavyhanded.shortfilm/

this ambitious film cannot be tackled alone.