Check out a clip from the upcoming film ‘Racewalkers,’ a sports comedy that stars Robbie Amell, Phil Moniz, and Kevin Claydon. The film will hold its World Premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival in Los Angeles on Friday, February 21st at the Panasonic LUMIX Theater, as part of the festival’s “Unstoppable” section. You can find tickets and information through the link below:
https://slamdance2025.eventive.org/films/6761ae61df3a3b5ff54846ae
Collective Pictures, in association with Zerotrillion Pictures and Bobby F. Productions are thrilled to announce that their sports-comedy feature Racewalkers will make its world premiere at the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival. Directed by and starring Kevin Claydon and Phil Moniz, alongside Robbie Amell, Greg Bryk, Jess Salgueiro, Italia Ricci, and a stellar cast, Racewalkers delivers an underdog story that’s equal parts heart and hilarity.
“We wanted to make people laugh and tug on a few heartstrings while shining a light on an underdog sport no one really knows—racewalking,” says Phil Moniz (Director, Executive Producer, Star & Writer). “We believe in creating stories with heart, and Racewalkers is brimming with it.”
“Comedies about little-known sports are a blast—especially when everyone’s wearing four-inch shorts,” adds Kevin Claydon (Director, Executive Producer, Star & Writer). “We’re so proud to premiere at Slamdance 2025 and share this passion project with audiences.”
In Racewalkers, struggling track coach Will Lester (Phil Moniz) finally gets his chance when he meets burnout former pro pitcher Matt Mackenzie (Kevin Claydon), whose perfect stride might just upend the insular and quirky world of racewalking. Together, they face off against the country’s top walker Ched Lester (Amell) and form an unexpected friendship, destined to prove that even long shots can find their stride.
Robbie Amell (Producer & Star) appears as Ched Lester, bringing his signature blend of comedic timing and heartfelt performance. Greg Bryk plays Kurt Lester, joined by Jess Salgueiro as Allison, Italia Ricci as Ava, Rebekah Francoz as Molly, Ryan Blakely as Paul, Milton Barnes as Andre, and Trevor Hayes as Tom.
“The heart and humor in Racewalkers grabbed me right away,” says Robbie Amell. “This story champions unlikely heroes taking on impossible odds—and we’re excited to share that spirit with festival goers.”
Racewalkers is produced by Jeff Chan, Robbie Amell, Alex Paquin, Chris Paré, Evan Landry, and Amanda Pileggi. Executive producers include Alona Metzer, Kevin Claydon, Phil Moniz, Wade Odlum, Brian Huynh, and Adam Randle.
“We love supporting projects that bring something authentic yet elevated, and Racewalkers does exactly that. The filmmakers’ natural charm and chemistry ooze through the screen and I think audiences are going to be all in.” says Jeff Chan (Producer, Collective Pictures). “We look forward to sharing this underdog adventure with the world at Slamdance.”
Alex Paquin (Producer, Zerotrillion Pictures) said of Zerotrillion’s feature film debut: “Zerotrillion is about plain speaking creativity across every medium. Racewalkers embodies just that—it’s funny, down to earth, scrappy, inspiring, and the perfect movie to launch our film division. And at a grassroots festival like Slamdance that champions filmmakers to boot.”
Joining them on set were Cinematographer Mat Barkley, Editors Simone Smith and Nicholas Wong, Production Designer Peri Greig, Costume Designer Courtney Mitchell, Sound Designers Steve Moore and Lucas Roveda, and Music by Ryan Taubert. Casting is by Jenny Lewis CDC, CSA and Sara Kay CDC, CSA.
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