LOMU

Jonah-Lomu

 

A theatrical documentary about the legendary All Black, Jonah Lomu. A character study which traces his complicated life, on and off the rugby field.

Status:

Official selection DIFF world premiere – Feb 20th 2026

Official selection GFF UK premiere – Feb 27th 2026

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A Sylver Entertainment & Tahi production

Sales: Dogwoof

Directors: Gavin FitzGerald & Vea Mafile’o

https://variety.com/2024/global/asia/jonah-lomu-rugby-feature-documentary-1236112113/

Born and bred in Dublin City, Gavin FitzGerald is an award winning director whose documentaries have featured on Netflix, BBC studios and international film festivals such as HotDocs. Early in his career, he gained a reputation for making high profile celebrity biographies, including the Netflix titles, CONOR MCGREGOR: NOTORIOUS (2017, Universal Pictures) and LIAM GALLAGHER: AS IT WAS (2019, Warner Music). Since then, he has directed an IFTA nominated film, MILLION DOLLAR PIGEONS (2022, Dogwoof), a four part docu-series for the BBC, STABLE: THE BOXING GAME (2024, Lorton Entertainment), and multi-award winning short films. Upcoming projects include LOMU (Dogwoof, NZ Film Comission, UK Global Screen Fund) and SOUL OF THE SEA (Screen Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán & TG4).

Contact
gavfitzgeraldfilm@gmail.com

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