Film
Ultra Dad
About
Sponsor
Polartec
Running time
26 minutes
Country / Nationality
France
Our Judges say:
Yes, this has cute kids in it, who are lovely, and it's about a very cool dad who combines fatherhood and outdoor sport. But it's also a likeable fit which wears its message lightly. It looks absolutely stunning and it's a likeable film. Recommended.Paul Hodgson Music Judge
Very appealing, engaging and candid window on preparation for an ultra run - in not exactly ideal family circumstances!Simon Taylor
Vincent is an ultra-distance athlete, a mountain sports enthusiast, and above all a father with a busy life. By winning the ultratrail Les Templiers in 2021 Vincent was granted an entry for the legendary Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile race taking place in June 2022 in California. Vincent lives in Annecy, a city providing the utmost in trail running and mountain sports. First and foremost he is a loving dad of a 2-year old boy and a soon-to-be baby. He also works as sport marketing manager. Balancing work, family and his passion for sports and outdoors Vincent spends most of his time in the mountains. A busy schedule and training exhaustion are the price to pay to see a dream to come true and participate to the Western States in 2022. Crossing the finish line is dream. But is the finish line the most important? Or is it the journey to get there?
Sustainability Notes:
This film is not really about the environment. All the actors and directors of the film are committed to this cause. But not for this project. Indeed we had to travel to the United States from France to attend the Western States race.
I think there are 2 things that we have limited. Vincent the runner knows that he will not go to this race every year because of the travel. And myself, the director, I was alone in the United States to film this movie. I decided to go alone so as not to complicate things and the environmental problems.
