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.
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