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A filmmaker from London is bridging\u00a0the gap between cinema and boxing.\u00a0Award-winning film director and producer Anthony Vander launches\u00a0SPAR<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Vander, an accomplished director and producer whose debut feature Sweetboy premiered at the American Black Film Festival back in 2014, co-produced the pilot episode of Spar, following the short film version in 2020.<\/p>\n

Spar stars Nicola Roffe (Fast Girls) alongside Edwin De La Renta (Pretty Red Dress, Bharat), Andre Fyffe (Casualty), and 2023 BAFTA nominee Jordan Pitt. The episode is written by Vander and Kate Napoli, and is produced by actor Mavin Rasheed (Professor T, The Power).<\/p>\n

Vander cited director Rapman as one of his inspirations whilst creating Spar.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u00a0(Rapman)\u00a0<\/strong>has a fresh approach to storytelling as well as strong representation in all his creations. It\u2019s incredibly inspiring and the blueprint for success. I went out and made Spar because I had to create my own yes, plus no one in the UK has ever done a boxing show like this before.\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

After its premiere Spar will tour in boxing gyms in the London area. \u00a0Vander highlighted the importance of raising awareness for grassroots boxing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to spotlight boxing gyms up and down the country. A lot of gyms are struggling due to lack of support. It\u2019s more than a sport. Boxing emphasises discipline, self-control and community. If things remain the same, a generation of community could be lost.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Vander is seeking out investors to push the vision of\u00a0Spar<\/em>\u00a0even further. “With\u00a0Spar<\/em>, we have a franchise that is for boxing. I like to think of it as\u00a0The Bear<\/em>\u00a0meets\u00a0Cobra Kai<\/em>. We welcome co-productions and investors.”<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Spar<\/em>\u00a0pilot will premier in November 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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