Short sports drama- seeking producer & writer - a job post by Florence Akuma

About the job

Title: Against the Current

Logline:
A 16-year-old girl with severe asthma is determined to compete in the Olympics as a swimmer, defying medical warnings and personal doubt to fight for her dream and herself.

Synopsis:
Against the Current follows Hazel, a 16-year-old swimmer whose Olympic dream is cut short after a severe asthma diagnosis. She withdraws from the pool, struggling with doubt and frustration, but through filming other athletes, she gradually reconnects with herself. Quietly, she begins training again, not for medals, but to prove she can finish. When an unexpected chance at the Youth Trials arises, Hazel dives in, swimming for herself rather than for victory.

Themes:
Acceptance, living with challenges, redefining success, and finding inner strength to keep going.

Visual Concept / Colour Palette:

• Ocean scenes at dawn or dusk — reflective, emotional moments

• Training sequences in low light — early mornings or late-night swims

• Flashbacks of hardship or family sacrifice

• Moments of internal struggle — asthma attacks, breakdowns, self-doubt

Roles Needed:
We are seeking someone to oversee budgeting, logistics, and production management, and someone to collaborate on refining the script for cinematic storytelling.

Credibility / Hook: 

Against the Current will be featured on Action Magazine on January 16th to raise awareness and attract collaborators (see the magazine at https://www.action-magazine.co...). The pitch deck can be viewed here to see the film's vision and style.