Bam Bam
Feature Documentary
Production
Australian Flyweight champion, Bianca 'Bam Bam' Elmir aims to be the first Australian to win a World Amateur Boxing Championship. A Lebanese Muslim from suburban Australia, she smashes the stereotypes of her family, society and her sport, to prove she is the best in the world.
“Smashing stereotypes” - Carolyn Webb, The Age “…an absorbing story of an athlete dedicated to their sport, a portrait of an individual fighting for, and fighting against herself.” - Anthony Frajman, FilmInk “An empowering film… an authentic following of an athlete trying to be her damned best.” - The Docs Factor Podcast “…an impressively deep exploration of one woman’s complex identity.” - Jake Watt, SWITCHAVAILABLE NOW ON:
Screenings & Awards
Best Feature Documentary Award, Lady Filmmakers Film Festival, USA, 2018 Award for Excellence, Scandinavian International Film Festival, FIN, 2018
Merit Award, Docs Without Borders, USA, 2018
Official Selection, Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, AUS, 2018
Official Selection, Lebanese Film Festival, AUS, 2018
Official Selection, Switzerland International Film Festival, CHE, 2018
Credits
Featuring Bianca 'Bam Bam' ElmirDirector of Photography (Australia) - William Sheridan
Director of Photography (Kazakhstan) - Stephen Ramplin
Editor - Mehdi Vieville
Sound Designer - Neil McGrath
Composer - Marcos Gil
Story Producer - Melanie Killingsworth
Producers - Phill Northwood & Jemma van Loenen
Writer & Director - Jemma van Loenen