A cinematic short documentary capturing endurance, resilience, and the raw reality of one of the UK’s toughest ultramarathons.
Arc of Attrition - Ultra Marathon Documentary
Client
Independant
Date
Style
Documentary / Sports
Focus
Endurance, landscape, human resilience, atmosphere
Project Overview
Set along the rugged Cornish coastline, this short documentary follows runners taking on the Arc of Attrition - a relentless 100-mile ultramarathon that pushes both body and mind to their limits. It’s a story not just about the race, but about the people behind it and what drives them forward.
Cinematography & Techniques
Shot on location across exposed cliffs, coastal paths, and shifting weather conditions, the film combines handheld movement with composed landscape shots to balance scale and intimacy. Natural light and environmental conditions play a key role in shaping the visual tone.
Visual Storytelling
The narrative focuses on the contrast between vast, unforgiving terrain and the quiet determination of each runner. Moments of exhaustion, solitude, and perseverance are interwoven to create a grounded, human perspective on endurance.
The Final Result
The result is a raw, cinematic portrayal of resilience and ambition. More than a race film, it captures the mental and physical reality of pushing beyond limits - and the mindset it takes to keep going.
Project Overview
Set along the rugged Cornish coastline, this short documentary follows runners taking on the Arc of Attrition - a relentless 100-mile ultramarathon that pushes both body and mind to their limits. It’s a story not just about the race, but about the people behind it and what drives them forward.
Cinematography & Techniques
Shot on location across exposed cliffs, coastal paths, and shifting weather conditions, the film combines handheld movement with composed landscape shots to balance scale and intimacy. Natural light and environmental conditions play a key role in shaping the visual tone.
Visual Storytelling
The narrative focuses on the contrast between vast, unforgiving terrain and the quiet determination of each runner. Moments of exhaustion, solitude, and perseverance are interwoven to create a grounded, human perspective on endurance.
The Final Result
The result is a raw, cinematic portrayal of resilience and ambition. More than a race film, it captures the mental and physical reality of pushing beyond limits - and the mindset it takes to keep going.
Frame the Moment
Let’s create something that stands out.
Frame the Moment
Let’s create something that stands out.
Frame the Moment
Let’s create something that stands out.