The Long Run
Director: Mike Rumsey
Producer: Luke Grenfell-Shaw
Editor: James Burt
Original Score and Sound Mix: Ed Cook
Colour: Harvey Wilson
GFX: Tom Lewis
From a stage 4 cancer diagnosis to conquering some of the toughest trails on earth, Luke Grenfell-Shaw’s journey is proof that the human spirit knows no limits. His story is one of resilience, hope, and the power of movement, on and off the trail.
Presented by Brooks Running and supported by FenixLight.
A Life In Tandem
Director: Mike Rumsey
Producer: Luke Grenfell-Shaw
Executive Producer: Ellen Windemuth
Starring: Luke Grenfell-Shaw, Jenny Grenfell-Shaw, Gennadiy Mokhnenko, Dev Mukharjee
Editor: James Burt
Composer: Robin Schlochtermeier
A Life In Tandem is the story of how the human spirit triumphs over illness and grief. It is the story of a mother and son’s love that gives each of them the courage to emerge stronger.
The film follows the journey of Luke Grenfell-Shaw whose life plans are derailed when he is diagnosed with incurable cancer. During his first round of chemo, his brother, John, dies in a freak accident. This spurs Luke to cycle his way through treatment. He then sets off to fulfil their shared dream: to cycle a tandem bike to Beijing.
Our Best Foot Forward
Director: Luke Grenfell-Shaw
Producer: Luke Grenfell-Shaw
Starring: DanDan, Luke Grenfell-Shaw
Editors: Mike Rumsey, James Burt
Composer: Ed Cook
Luke Grenfell-Shaw travels to Chengdu in China to meet DanDan, a young woman who was diagnosed with throat cancer several years before. Together, they tackle the epic "Four Sisters" mountains of Sichuan, helping each other take on the challenges that come their way. DanDan conquers heights she never thought possible and Luke reflects on his identity living with and beyond cancer.
Runner Up for the People’s Choice award at the Kendal Mountain Festival 2023. Highly Commended at the Odyssey Film Festival. Winner of the Kailas Mountain Development Grant.
Made with the support of Kailas Gear and the Kendal Mountain Festival.