A board game player high fives her friend

THE HOBBY
World Premier at SXSW 2024!

From the World Series of Board Games on the Vegas strip and dating back to ancient Mesopotamia, "The Hobby" is an affectionate, character-driven portrait of the massive and diverse subculture of board games. With a fascinating cast of charming subjects – including the “Roger Ebert of board games”, a rock-climbing board game philosopher, and a birdwatcher who created an unlikely smash hit – players share personal stories of competition, compulsion, creativity, and connection. "The Hobby" explores the value of leisure time and uncovers the deep meaning found in “meaningless” pursuits.

“The Hobby” is an affectionate, character-driven portrait of the subculture of board games, covering the World Series of Board Games in Las Vegas and reaching back to Ancient Mesopotamia. - Variety

Variety: ‘The Hobby,’ Documentary About Board Game Players, Debuts Clip Ahead of SXSW Premiere.

Comic Con - a group of players play a board game together
Monopoly game cover

GENRE
Feature Documentary

DIRECTOR
Simon Ennis

PRODUCERS
Tina Pehme, Kim Roberts, Justin Rebelo

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Meyer Schwarzstein
Robin Smith

PROJECT PARTNERS
Telefilm Canada
Vortex Media
Brainistorm Media
Blue Ice Docs
Musterios Entertainment

Friends dress up as characters
close up on a board game
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