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Sand Dancers

Sand Dancers

2025•30m•U•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.

Connor Langley · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
Release DateMar 13, 2025
Budget$10,000

Actors

Jimmy Simpson

Himself

Lauryn Bell

Herself

Nick jones

Himself

Steve Turnbull

Himself

Nico Nelson

Himself

Russ Field

Himself

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