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Across three generations, a family’s life in racing unfolds through memories, archival footage and intimate interviews, revealing the highs, lows and triumphs behind a family-run passion.
About the Director
My name is George Smith. Over the course of my experience at Nowich University of the Arts, I've been part of so many projects but through all that this documentary has been a constant. The knowledge from workshops and lectures alongside continuing my practice through filming this film has taught me more about camera shots, depth, timing and when to capture the perfect moment whilst keeping that moment natural than anything else. All my favourite genres, from Action to Comedy have influenced my work and I hope from this to create films with those influences into the best movies I and many will love. My favourite films are Kingsman: The Secret Service, Pulp Fiction, Baby Driver and The Gentlemen.