“Take a DEEP Breath” was inspired by the Manchester Health Film Festival and will be screened at Manchester Printworks. The production team included an interviewee, interviewer, photographer, behind-the-scenes crew, director, and camera operator. Responsibilities were shared among three people to ensure the team remained reliable and no one was overburdened with multiple tasks. The Manchester Health Film Festival features films focused primarily on physical and mental health; the film’s director is a cancer survivor.

The subject, Xavi, is a boxer who grew up in difficult circumstances and has used boxing to improve both his physical and mental wellbeing. An undefeated amateur with plans to turn professional, Xavi’s story explores his upbringing and how sport—boxing in particular—has helped build his confidence and mental resilience.