A Racer's Dream from Hutchinson UR was over a year in the making, capturing as never before the heartache, sweat, and sacrifice behind a pro team's tilt at the World Championships. The 2013 season saw Australian Mick Hannah among the pre-race favourites on a brutally physical South African course, but as the film shows, racing is never that simple.

Why This Film Matters: Behind every start gate is a year of invisible labour, injuries, doubt, and the fine margins that decide a title. A Racer's Dream pulls back the curtain on elite downhill mountain biking, revealing the human cost of chasing the rainbow stripes.