THE RUNNER

A Short Documentary

After suffering from suicidal depression, Darius Sam, a 20-year-old from Lower Nicola First Nation, finds running as a catalyst for transformation. Within a matter of months, he attempts a 100-mile ultramarathon in subzero temperatures to raise awareness for addiction and mental health in his community.

Featured in The New Yorker, Short of the Week, Shots Creative, and InsideHook.

Featuring – Darius Sam, Mark Nendick, Danielle McDougall, Shane Charters

Director, Producer, & Editor – Amar Chebib
Producer – Hayley Morin
Executive Producer – Geoff Vreeken
Cinematographer – Jason Mannings

Line Producer – Olivia Golosky
Production Manager – Mia Metz
Camera Assistant – Soloman Chiniquay
Drone Operator – Rob Antill
Location Sound – Tyler Devon Gillis
Colourist – Sam Gilling
Sound Designer/Mixer – Matt Drake
In Association with Kiddo Films
With Support from Even/Odd, Marmoset, & Lorne Lapham
Distributed by The New Yorker