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Chasing Adonis
Directed by Tom Gordon

Chasing Adonis follows Danny, an actor whose rejection for not having “the right look” feeds an increasingly destructive obsession with changing his body.
As he follows the extreme fitness routines promoted by a social media influencer, his relationships, health and sense of self begin to deteriorate. Even when he reaches the physique and career milestone he thought he wanted, the dissatisfaction remains.
The film focuses on muscle dysmorphia, male body image and the pressure created by social media, fitness culture and ideas of physical perfection.
Director Tom Gordon approaches the subject from a personal interest in body dysmorphia and the difficulty many men have in recognising or discussing it.

Official Selection – Thurrock International Film Festival 2026

#ThurrockInternationalFilmFestival #ChasingAdonis #MensMentalHealth #BodyDysmorphia #FilmFestival

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If you missed Chasing Adonis @chasingadonis on Friday at @bedfordindependentfilmfestival then there is another chance to catch it today at @quarrytheatre Bedford.

Tickets @quarrytheatre
Full programme @bedfordindependentfilmfestival

Director: @mrtomgordon
Producer: @_dombolton @_fireworkproductions
Cast: @mickydavid91 @elizabutterworth
DOP: @vanleeuwen.ajt
1st AC: @calumbradshaw
Gaffer: @tupaccarroll
Sound: Kieran Simpson
Set Design: @lilypurbrick
MUA: @soniya_s89
Runner: @minkytresvain
Location: @tris.moore @paris_clark27

#chasingadonis #shortfilm #indiefilm #bodydysmorphia #muscledysmorphia #mentalhealth #film

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OFFICIAL SELECTION — BIFF 2026
BEST OF BEDFORD FILMS REPLAY — SUNDAY

Swipe through to discover the Best of Bedford films screening at BIFF 2026:

•⁠ ⁠Chasing Adonis - 15 mins
•⁠ ⁠The Shadow - 10 mins

Full schedule & tickets in bio.

www.bedfordindependentfilmfestival.co.uk
www.quarrytheatre.org.uk

#BIFF2026 #OfficialSelection #FilmFestival

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🎬 Friday 10th April – Opening Ceremony: All About Bedford

The festival weekend kicks off by celebrating our local talent!

🥂 Doors open 6pm – welcome drink & networking
🎥 Screenings from 8pm – ‘Best of Bedford’ short films
🎙 Hosted by Bedford Radio

Expect:
•⁠ ⁠Live filmmaker introductions & Q&As
•⁠ ⁠Teasers of films currently in production in Bedford
•⁠ ⁠Previews of other Bedford-based films screening across Saturday & Sunday

We’re also proud to feature a special introduction from our charity partner MediCinema, including a short BAFTA presentation.

🎞 Friday Night Line-Up:
Portraits of Karlag (Trailer) – 3 mins
The Shadow – 9 mins
Sentinel (Teaser – Out of Competition) – 3 mins
Chasing Adonis – 15 mins
Down The Wooden Hill (Teaser – Out of Competition) – 2 mins
Mr Windibank Finds a Thing (Out of Competition) – 3 mins

Ticket link in Bio, or here: https://quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873666740

www.bedfordindependentfilmfestival.co.uk
www.quarrytheatre.org.uk
#BedfordIndependentFilmFestival #indiefilm #filmmaker #filmfestival #filmmaking #independentfilmfestival #filmdirector #supportindiefilm #featurefilmmaking

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Men, Muscle & Mental Health 🙋‍♂️💪🧠

⭐️ Link in the bio for further information and tickets ⭐️

Join us at The Hive, Worcester, on Wednesday 19th November (18:15–20:30) for a free event exploring the growing crisis of body image concerns and eating disorders among men.

The evening will include:
💬 Talks from researchers, healthcare professionals, and men with lived-experience
🎬 A showing of the short film “Chasing Adonis” followed by a Q&A with the producer, director, and lead actor.
🗣 Practical insights for professionals, families, and anyone affected

Organised by Dr. Christian Edwards and George Mycock in collaboration with First Steps ED, the event coincides with International Men’s Day and is open to all.

Sensitive Content Warning - both the film and the talks may touch on/depict (in the film) potentially upsetting topics such as: eating disorders/disordered eating, muscle/body dysmorphia, exercise addiction, mental illness, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide.

📍 The Hive, Worcester (in-person only)
🗓️ Wednesday 19th November, 18:15–20:30
🎟 Free to attend for anyone aged 18+ – book your place: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/men-muscle-and-mental-health-an-international-mens-day-event-tickets-1651023308159?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2A13l9wiw%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMzg3NjEwOTQ0LjE3NTczMTc0ODk.%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AczE3NTczMTc0ODgkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTczMTc1MDkkajM5JGwwJGgw

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✨ A huge thank you to all our Compass Collective fundraising dream teams ✨

Together, you've helped us reach £2,000 for our A Midsummer Night’s fundraiser! 🌙🧡

Can our amazing community help us reach £2,500 by next week?

Every share, every donation helps us keep making space and providing creative opportunities for young people seeking sanctuary in the UK.

💫 Let’s keep the magic going — link in bio to donate or spread the word!

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