BORN TO LOSE will make its international premiere as an Official Selection of the Raindance Film Festival 2026.
For decades, Raindance has been one of the most respected homes for independent cinema, celebrating singular voices, risk-taking filmmaking, and deeply human stories outside the mainstream. To screen our film there, in the heart of London, is a genuine privilege.
Endless gratitude to our cast, collaborators, and crew for their trust and artistry.
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Ambyr Childers in Us Weekly. A reminder of the kind of truth she brings to the screen. No performance, just presence. No ego, just instinct.
Born to Lose is a film built on what we carry, what we let go of, and what still follows us. Built from loss. Driven by legacy.
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Built from loss. Driven by legacy.
Born to Lose follows a small-time dealer pulled deeper into the underworld after his father’s death. Forced to rebuild a vintage motorcycle, confront his past, and chase something that looks like redemption before it all collapses.
Directed by @josephzentil and starring @dylanheyarnold@sarah__pidgeon@ambyrchilders_official@_shane_callahan_@citiznshane@wilsonwyoming
“Somewhere between grit and poetry. Chrome, debt, memory, and the ghosts we inherit.”
Screening at @riverrunfilm 📈
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AMPAS voting fun begins tomorrow. Huge thanks to the 50-odd festivals that have supported us in this journey, including but not limited to @sundanceorg@manhattanshort@hollyshorts@flickers.riiff@edfilmfest@sydfilmfest@heartlandfilm@filmquest@leedsfilmfest@sjisff and so many other incredible venues. Best of luck fellow Oscar shortlist. hopefuls from your pals at team @emandselmagogriffinhunting !
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We too are holding out hope for that shortlist as well #losangelesreporter!
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That’s a wrap on “Born to Lose” - After years of hard work, our incredible cast and crew have brought this vision to life. Huge thanks to the great state of Kentucky for being our backdrop. We can’t wait to share more with y’all all soon #comingsoon 🎥🎬 p. @thegrayhall
Shadow Box is making its European premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival in February, contending for both the Audience Award and Short Film Award. Thank you for the inclusion @dublinfilmfestival 🙏🎬🥊 #ShadowBoxPremiere #DIFF2024
