Chasing Perfect

Helena Coan

This is the untold story of the unique and extraordinary creativity of Frank Stephenson, one of the most important and influential car designers working today. Frank’s designs range from high-concept hypercars such as the $1.1 million McLaren P1 and Maserati MC12 to reimagined ‘everyday’ design icons like the new Mini and Fiat 500.This film is a singular and charming portrait of Frank, a man whose life is inseparable from his work. From his first ever design through to his current re-invention of the London taxi cab and his work on bespoke military watches, Chasing Perfect focuses on the mechanics of Frank’s mind and the development of his creative process, from his constant and unexpected sources of inspiration in nature through to his final ground-breaking designs, including his most ambitious project to date: Lithium’s electric VTOL flying taxi.Frank’s creative processes stems from Casablanca, Morocco in the ’60s, then Istanbul and Spain, where his father opened a car dealership and Frank’s love for cars and design was born. The exploration of Frank’s innovative design is told through his infectious personality - his industry-leading talent, his love of his pet dog, his unrelenting enthusiasm, passion, humour and his obsession with good design. This is the story of a designer whose infectious enthusiasm and extreme dedication has led him to succeed beyond the automotive world, a person whose imagination and almost childlike awe of the world has reshaped the industry.


Stardust

Gabriel Range

David Bowie is one of the most seminal legends in music history; but who was the man behind the many faces? In 1971, a 24-year-old fledgling David Bowie (Johnny Flynn) is sent to America to promote his newest record, The Man Who Sold the World. Leaving behind his pregnant wife Angie (Jena Malone), Bowie and his band embark on a makeshift coast-to-coast promotional tour with struggling Mercury Records publicist Rob Oberman (Marc Maron). Stateside, Bowie is quickly met with an audience that's not yet ready for him. During the tumultuous journey, Bowie slowly begins to realize a need to reinvent himself in order to truly become himself; it's with that realization that his iconic, celestial alter-ego Ziggy Stardust is born. Anchored by two stellar performances from Flynn and Maron, Stardust offers an intimate glimpse into the moments that inspired the creation of Bowie's first and most memorable alter-ego, illuminating the turning point that cemented his legacy as one of the world's greatest cultural icons.


The Guv'nor

Paul Van Carter

Donned as "the hardest man in London", this documentary is a extraordinary journey into the brutal brilliance of infamous East End boxer Lenny McClean, also known as the "The Guv'nor". From being a bouncer in London's West End, to life in the ring and his work with acclaimed director Guy Ritchie, McClean's story is told through the eyes of his son Jamie. Through archival footage and family photographs, this documentary provides fascinating insight into Lenny's life - detailing the legend's highs, lows and notorious controversies that cannot be ignored. The audience get a chance to acknowledge his eventful past, but also celebrate his impressive achievements, from writing and publishing a number one best-selling book about his life, to landing himself a role in Guy Ritchie's gangster movie, Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, alongside the likes of Jason Statham, Dexter Fletcher and Vinnie Jones.


Bare Knuckle

Ron Scalpello

BARE KNUCKLE chronicles Lenny McLean’s origin as a young street fighter in 1970s East End London, the haunting effects of horrific childhood abuse, and his bitter rivalry with Roy Shaw across three unlicensed boxing matches, culminating in Lenny taking the championship title of “The Guv’nor”. In his later life, Lenny McLean went on to become a bestselling author, and won TV and film roles, the most well known being “Barry the Baptist” in Guy Ritchie’s debut Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, shortly before passing away in 1998.