Sand Dancers (2025)
Jimmy Simpson, a 25-year-old surfer from South Shields, who lives with dyskinetic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, has discovered surfing. Sand Dancers documents Jimmy’s attempt to compete at the English Adaptive Surfing Championships in Bristol. Set on the wild north-east British coast, his story is one of resilience, community, and the boundless joy of riding waves.
Director: Connor Langley
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Jimmy Simpson as Himself |
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Lauryn Bell as Herself |
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Nick jones as Himself |
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Steve Turnbull as Himself |
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Nico Nelson as Himself |
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Russ Field as Himself |
| Production | Connor Langley | Producer |
| Sound | Michael Lambert | Sound Designer |
| Camera | Suzi Robinson | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Daniel Richardson | Editor |
| Sound | Emily Palmer Giles | Music Director |
| Production | Lainya Craig | Producer |
| Directing | Connor Langley | Director |