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Documentary (feature) - ‘Elise Christie - No Filter’

“This was life or death; I didn’t know how to survive without an Olympic medal.”

From just 15 years old, Elise Christie sacrificed everything to chase Olympic glory. Short Track Speed Skating became her identity, her obsession, her entire world. She rose to extraordinary heights - World Record holder, World Champion, and one of Great Britain’s most decorated winter athletes.

But the Olympic stage, the arena she had built her life around, became the place where everything unravelled.

Under the glare of the world’s media, Elise endured crushing disqualifications, career-threatening injury, public ridicule and even death threats. Each Games left deeper scars. When she finally stepped away from the sport, she was broken - physically, mentally, and emotionally - struggling to separate her worth from a medal she never won.

Now, years later, with a daughter and a life beyond the ice, Elise is ready to confront the story she once couldn’t tell. In candid, unfiltered interviews, she reflects on the euphoric highs and the devastating lows of 15 years in elite sport - and the cost of tying your survival to success.

Blending raw testimony from Elise and those who stood beside her with compelling archive footage and breathtaking on-ice cinematography, this intimate and moving documentary reveals the human being behind the headlines. Directed by Danielle Sellwood, with cinematography by Natasha Brooks, editing by Menna Wakeford and exec produced by Jo Osbourne (head of Womens Sports Sky), this all-female filmmaking team crafts a powerful portrait of resilience, identity, and the price of ambition.

‘Elise Christie - No Filter’ will be available on Sky Sports and Sky Documentaries from 25th February 2026.

Documentary (feature) - ‘Untethered’

“What I’m really hoping it that when I’ve accomplished this, that I’ll finally feel…whole.”

Untethered premiered at Kendal Mountain Festival on November 21st and is now available on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Documentaries, Sky Sports + and Sky Sports Mix as well as On Demand.

Melanie Barratt, a gold-medal winning Paralympian, swims tethered to an elastic bungee in a small pool on her own. But, after 20 years of fitting personal goals around motherhood, new ambitions are burning - she’s desperate to try open-water swimming. Being blind, the only way to do this is to ask for help, but asking for help is a complex and often controversial issue for disabled people. Melanie has always hidden her disability because of social stigma and internalised ableism, but, the lure of new adventures is greater than the shame she feels. What happens next surpasses all expectations as she not only finds community, but also an increasing pride in her identity as a disabled woman. With the support of her ‘Ironfish’ friends, she not only learns to swim in open-water, but enters the record books by becoming the first blind woman to swim the English Channel. 

This female led production has been created with accessibility as a priority. Audio description has been crafted to combine with narration for all to experience and the colour grade is designed with strong contrast and enhanced colour for our visually impaired protagonist and community to be able to enjoy. Creative open captions are embedded, and for UK audiences there is expressive British Sign Language. Disabled creatives have been involved throughout, including our composer, audio describer, BSL interpreter and narrative consultants.

“Becoming Untethered” - the making of Untethered, available on Sky Sports Mix

Documentary (series) - ‘Big Walls & Bedtime Stories’

“Is this the wildest place you’ve ever been?!”

“No, the wildest place I’ve ever been is a classroom of 23 children.”

As part of their year of education through adventure - professional climber Leo Houlding shares his favourite place with his favourite people. From homeschooling at 2000ft to portaledge snow ball fights - Jackson and Freya scale the Muir Wall on El Capitan, supported by Mum, Jess and dad, Leo (with help from Xander Bianchi and Wilson Cutbirth).

The first in a 3 part series of short films documenting the families expeditions, “Big Walls and Bedtime Stories” will explore how, given the opportunity, children are far more capable than most realise and can accomplish extraordinary things (with a good dose of parenting realities along the way!). The series will explore our ever increasing disconnection from nature and risk, and how fundamental these things are for strengthening our mind, body and soul for life’s challenges away from the wall.

Come and hang out with the family! 

Documentary (feature) - ‘Adra’

"I think North Wales is the home of the spirit of climbing, without a doubt..."

WINNER - Best Climbing Film, Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2025

WINNER - Best Climbing Film, BANFF Mountain Film and Book Festival 2024

WINNER - Best Community & Culture, Kendal Mountain Festival 2023

Adra gently gifts us a sense of home, of community, joy and belonging. Llanberis is the diamond at the heart of the rugged North Wales scenery, hunkered down below Yr Wyddfa and Elidir Fawr it's the epicentre of adventurous climbing in the UK.

This small village and its surroundings have shaped the lives of many, and a climbing culture as historic and iconic as to rival Chamonix or Yosemite has grown from the mountains, quarries and sea cliffs that harbour some of the best traditional rock climbing in the world. Local climbers Zoe Wood and Lewis Perrin take us on a nostalgic journey exploring how this place has impacted the lives of those who have lived, worked and played in this beautiful corner of Cymru over the last century.

Featuring interviews and archives from some of the most prolific and colourful characters of UK climbing, Adra gently gifts us a sense of home, of community and belonging, and how the mountains of Cymru have conjured up the spirit of 'hiraeth.' In the words of John Redhead "I think North Wales is the home of the spirit of climbing, without a doubt..."

Documentary (series) - ‘Mountain of Angels’

Mammut x Coldhouse

The fact that Engelberg means 'Mountain of Angels' can’t be a coincidence. The Swiss freeride mecca is renowned globally for its big lines, consistent snowfall, and legendary mountain culture.

In a series of five local episodes, we’re telling the stories of our angels. Six freeride skiers share their lives with us, each with their own unique connection to the place, their individual experiences, levels of proficiency, and approaches. 

Documentary (short) - ‘Zahrah Mahmood’

This episode of The Ascension Series explores Zahrah Mahmood's perspective and personal experiences as a hillwalker and a mother, inspiring those who feel hesitant or excluded from traditional narratives of the outdoors. It’s a celebration of her faith and the evolving relationship we have nature and adventure when we become parents.

Targeted especially at individuals and groups who think that the outdoors isn’t for them, Berghaus hopes to shift attitudes and foster an environment that can encourage many more people to live an adventurous way of life “by empowering viewers with moving, relatable and uplifting stories”.

Dan Cunningham, Global Head of Brand at Berghaus, said: “There is a huge spectrum of barriers that hold us back and stop us from getting out there. Those barriers can be mental and physical, tangible and intangible. But they exist and we’re serious about smashing them. And one thing we can do to help with this is shine a strong light on the people that have overcome them.”

The film is also available to watch with open captions, audio description, and on screen British Sign Language (BSL) translation.

Documentary (short) - ‘Bowled Shane’

Sky Sports Cricket & FOX Sports Australia

A tribute to the late, great Shane Warne, centred around the 2005 and 2006 Ashes Tours.

Documentary (short) - ‘A Woman’s Place’

WINNER - People’s Choice, Kendal Mountain Festival 2021

A funny, heartwarming and honest conversation with The Pinnacle Club - highlighting women's longstanding involvement in climbing and aiming to rebalance a narrative which has been primarily about men. The Pinnacle Club was formed in 1921 to “foster the independent development of rock climbing amongst women and bring together those interested in the pursuit” during a time when women were a minority in the outdoors. In 2021, is there still a need for a women’s only climbing club? Join members to discover why they joined, what it means to them and what the club looks like going forward.

Documentary (feature length) - ‘Magnetic Mountains’

WINNER - Grand Prize, Mountain Film Graz, 2017

WINNER - TV Slovenia Award, Festival Gorniskega Filma, 2018

WINNER - Special Prize, Krakow Mountain Festival, 2017

WINNER - SILVER Best Climbing Film, ShAFF, 2018

Described by Sir Chris Bonington as "fascinating and very moving", multi-award winning documentary Magnetic Mountains follows the story of an everyman who, after falling from an Alpine north face, is struggling to find a balance. Featuring some of the biggest names in mountain sports, it explores the psychology of risk taking in the mountains, asking – is it really worth it?

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