PHIX FILM
Scripted & Factual Entertainment
Storytelling Is At The Heart Of What We Do
Founded by brothers Philip Sansom & Rupert Sansom, PHIX is dedicated to creating beautifully crafted narratives for Digital, Broadcast and Cinema. We believe it is our responsibility as filmmakers to use our voices to champion important causes and inspire a positive future for our planet.
Our film productions have been commissioned by the likes of SKY Arts & Nowness and won multiple awards across short film, music video and feature documentaries - most recently winning ‘Best Music Documentary’ at Raindance 2020 & ‘Best Feature Documentary’ at Berlin IFF 2021.
Written & Directed by Philip Sansom
A down and out vagabond's luck is dramatically altered when he treads on a piece of glass outside the apartment of an arguing couple. You never know what fate is about to throw your way.
Producer: Richard Weager
Cinematography: Ross McLennan
Staring: Hande Kodja, Tracy Feith & Jeremy Mitchell
SHORT OF THE WEEK - VIMEO STAFF PICK
MADRID FASHION FILM FESTIVAL
AWARD-WINNING FEATURE DOCUMENTARY.
STREAMING FREE NOW ON WATERBEAR.
Winner 'Best Documentary Feature' Berlin IFF
Winner 'Best Music Documentary' Raindance
Winner 'Best Documentary Film' Three Rivers
Winner 'Standing Up Competition' Cleveland IFF
From the dusty dirt roads of Katwe slum to the paved streets of London and the fields of Cheltenham Festival. We follow the Brass For Africa band as they are welcomed to the UK for an unforgettable experience that will transform their lives forever - 'Topowa! Never give up!’
Director: Philip Sansom & Indigo Gilmore
Producer: Rupert Sansom
Exec Producers: Philip Sansom & Jim Trott (Brass for Africa)
Sales Agent: Monoduo Films
Ugandan Fixer: Bildad Koske, Ashraf Mayanja
Production: Amy Jarrold
TOPOWA!
Never Give Up
As autumn lights the Scottish Highlands, feuding brothers Richard and Danny Drummond road trip into the wilderness of whisky country to carry out the last request of their late father. In order to receive their inheritance, they must sprinkle a prized bottle of single malt onto his final resting place. Distilled into twenty-four hours, this dark comedy drives the brothers into close quarters and towards an unexpected twist.
Starring: Simon Haycock & Charlie Allen
Director: Philip Sansom
Producer: Rupert Sansom
Written by: Charlie Allen
Cinematographer: Neil Gordon
Colourist: Simone Gratarolla
Last Respects
Sky Arts TV Documentary
Access all areas documentary with Clem Burke, a look back at 40 years on the road and performing with one of the worlds most iconic bands. THE BEAT THAT DROVE BLONDIE. Nominated for 'Best UK Feature’ at Raindance Film Festival 2019.
Director: Philip Sansom
Producer: Rupert Sansom
Co-producer: Simon Haycock
Exec Producer: Kevin Petillo
MY VIEW: Clem Burke
BLOOD RUNS THICKER THAN WHISKY
‘THE MYSTERY REVEALED’ - BUILDING A BRAND
A documentary about the world’s first named architect distillery.
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners’ (RSHP) Macallan Distillery won the 2019 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.
Hailed by the judges as ’the undisputed winner’, the distillery and visitor centre was praised for its ’attention to detail and the consistency and control of aesthetic decisions, which make the building … incredibly impressive’.
‘MASTER OF THE SHADOWS’ feat. YOHJI YAMAMOTO
In this short documentary called ‘Master of the Shadows’, legendary designer Yohji Yamamoto reflects on his ongoing collaboration with adidas, and his immense passion for design.
Yamamoto discusses how his “sporty but elegant” Y-3 line brought stirrings of unequaled ardor during a time when his own gusto for fashion seemed lost.
Director & DOP: Philip Sansom
Producer: Rupert Sansom
Agency: Broadwick Live
30 million YouTube Views
Winner Virgin Media Awards
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A sleep-deprived office worker photocopies a "Black Hole" late one night. Suddenly, the possibilities seem endless. Will greed get the better of him?
Starring: Napoleon Ryan
Directors: Philip Sansom & Olly Williams
Writers: Philip Sansom & Olly Williams
DOP: Will Bex
Producer: Ben Sulivan
Exec Producer: Nicola Doring
In Development
SCRIPTED FEATURE FILM
Jonny, a road worn thirty-something with money troubles and a drinking problem, washes up on the fabled Greek island of Ithaca, home to his ex-girlfriend Jane and her new partner Blake. Despite the initial tension, Jonny is invited to stay and get himself back on track. He begins to open up about his debts and the danger he is in: convincing Jane to sell a valuable piece of art they once brought together. As the trios relationships become increasingly complex, Blake and Jane reveal their struggles with infertility. The couple propose a deal to Jonny that leads to a complicated journey of conception, jealousy, and deceit. Jonny must confront his own demons and fight for love, redemption and a fresh start.
Director: Philip Sansom
Writer: Murray Lachlan Long
Producers: Rupert Sansom & Luke Taylor
Out Of The Blue
ROCK BOTTOM JUST GOT A LITTLE DEEPER