The Hobby

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.

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photo of Simon Ennis

Film Screenings

Mar 8, 2024
2:45pm4:17pm
Mar 8, 2024
3:15pm4:47pm
Mar 10, 2024
11:15am12:47pm

Credits

Director:

Simon Ennis

Executive Producer:

Meyer Shwarzstein

Producer:

Kim C. Roberts, Tina Pehme, Justin Rebelo

Cinematographer:

Jesse McCracken

Editor:

Tiffany Beaudin, Matt Lyon

Music:

Green-House

Principal Cast:

Daryl Andrews, Dan Corbett, Irving Finkel, John Hague, Elizabeth Hargrave, Candice Harris, Eric M. Lang, C. Thi Nguyen, Tom Vasel

Contact

Distributor:

Jessica
jessica@vortexpix.com

Public Film Contact:

Sepia Films
jesse@sepiafilms.com

Publicity Contact:

Kara MacLean
thehobby@organic-publicity.com
+1 424.258.0960

Sales Agent:

Jessica
Vortex Media

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2024
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Runtime:
92 mins