Sand Dancers
2025•U•30m•Released
Documentary
Jimmy Simpson, a 25-year-old surfer from South Shields, who lives with dyskinetic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, has discovered surfing. Sand Dancers documents Jimmy’s attempt to compete at the English Adaptive Surfing Championships in Bristol. Set on the wild north-east British coast, his story is one of resilience, community, and the boundless joy of riding waves.
Director
Connor Langley
Budget
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Red Stamp Productions
Cast
Jimmy Simpson
Himself
Lauryn Bell
Herself
Nick jones
Himself
Steve Turnbull
Himself
Nico Nelson
Himself
Russ Field
Himself
Production
Company
Red Stamp Productions
Producer
Connor Langley
Producer
Lainya Craig
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