Off The Rails
91 mins
Rikke Brewer and Aiden Knox struggle with the death of their best friend Nye Newman, and subsequent mental health issues, in very different ways, that threaten to tear them apart. In pursuit of 15million clicks of fame and money, and a career as a youtuber, outgoing Rikke seeks the dangerous thrill of UrbEx stunts as a way to numb his loss and pain. Aiden, more introverted, seeks solace in Parkour, while working menial jobs to pay for his increasing reliance on alcohol. As they process Nye's tragic death, deeper scars from difficult childhoods emerge. Exclusive rights to 10 years of their self-shot archive reveal a rich story of their formative years. As we watch the stunts with sweaty palms and open mouths, we ultimately engage with the warmth and humanity of these two extraordinary young men.
Peter Day
Director
Chris Evans
Cinematography
Rishi Ghosh-Curling
Cinematography
Rob Alexander
Editor
Chris Evans
Sound
Rishi Ghosh-Curling
Sound
Peter Day
Producer
Grant Keir
Producer
Rob Alexander
Producer
Bizzy Day
Executive Producer
Mark Thomas
Executive Producer
Sylvia Stevens
Executive Producer
Nikky French
Original Music Composer
Colin Brown
Colorist
John Cobban
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
David McAulay
Sound Designer
Rishi Ghosh-Curling
Associate Producer