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Beyond Limits - Into the ADHD mind: Rising above failure

Follow Simon Blair as he tackles the grueling Marathon des Sables while shedding light on his personal journey with a recent ADHD diagnosis. The film goes beyond endurance, exploring themes of mental health, and neurodiversity. Simon’s story highlights the mental and emotional challenges tied to ADHD, aiming to break stigmas and raise awareness for ADHD, all while pushing his physical limits in one of the world’s toughest races​.

  • Ryan Lovejoy
    Director
  • Ryan Lovejoy
    Camera & Post Production
  • Lukas Blecks
    Music Composer
  • Simon Blair
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Genres:
    Documentary, sports, endurance, marathon des sables
  • Runtime:
    56 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 10, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    Morocco
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • London
    United Kingdom
    September 11, 2024
    Private Premire at Curzon, Soho
Director Biography - Ryan Lovejoy

Ryan Lovejoy brings over a decade of experience in filmmaking. Starting as a self-taught filmmaker capturing parkour stunts in his youth, he later worked on the feature film Roof Culture Asia. Throughout his career, Ryan has worked with notable clients from RedBull to Bear Grylls. He is experienced in directing, shooting, editing, VFX compositing, color grading, sound design, and lighting. His well-roundedness in skills has led him to tackle projects in varied and demanding environments, from the Arctic in -40C to the humid Amazonian jungle.

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Director Statement

Ryan Lovejoy’s biggest project: Directed, filmed, and edited independently, this documentary is Ryan’s most ambitious project to date. Ryan has drawn on his experience of camera operating in some of the worlds most hostile environments to present the Marathon des Sables (MDS) in a way never seen before. This film goes beyond just capturing the race’s physical challenges; it also delves deeply into Simon Blair’s journey with ADHD, exploring the intersection of extreme endurance and mental health. Ryan’s background in expedition racing films and his dedication to highlighting ADHD’s impact have resulted in a documentary that offers a fresh, compelling perspective on both the MDS and the broader conversation about neurodiversity.