Triumph and heartbreak…

The journey of former MMA World Champion Shay Walsh is one of triumph and heartbreak…

At the peak of his career, an injury shatters his dreams, but his refusal to give up leads him on a new path as a coach and mentor.

After getting to know Shay and his family personally and then witnessing the incredible community that he has created around his gym in Lancaster, I was massively inspired.

Following ‘The Great Reopening’ of the gym in July last year, I felt compelled to bring awareness to his incredible story and the greatness he has achieved by helping others.

Over the next two months, I produced a short documentary film for Shay that we premiered at the Reel Cinema for his community in October.

Through unseen moments, heartfelt family interviews, and his powerful bond with the community he inspires, our short film revealed a story of legacy, resilience, and giving back.

Following its success, with so much positive feedback from Shay’s close friends and family alongside his global network of elite MMA coaches and fighters, I was left feeling conflicted…

There is still so much more of Shay’s story to be told and unseen footage to bring to light. Moments of deep meaning that transcend sport and reflect a human story of resilience in the face of adversity.

The Mission for 2025

This year we have set out to produce a feature-length documentary that will go into more depth and perspectives on Shay’s journey to greatness. Our aim is to produce a film that can inspire everyone around the world.

Where are we currently?

📖 Expanding the Story
Researching and gathering new perspectives on the key moments of Shay's story still to be captured.

🎥 Laying the Foundation
Assembling our production team, licensing footage, planning key interviews, and mapping out filming locations.

🌍 Growing the Community
Connecting with key supporters, collaborators, and the wider community to shape the film’s impact.

#JoinTheJourney

🎥 Watch the Pilot Documentary (Click here)
By becoming a valued part of our community of supporters with a donation to our project, we will send you a link to watch the pilot documentary. We look forward to hearing your thoughts!

🌍 Investment Opportunity
If you know anyone passionate about documentary filmmaking who would be interested in investing in our production, please get in contact.

Shay’s journey speaks to the universal struggle of identity, purpose, and perseverance. We look forward to sharing it with you and the world.

To watch the trailer, go behind the scenes or take a look at our production timeline, please click here.