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Irish sports documentary Breaking Ice set for international VOD release on June 15th
14 Apr 2021 : Nathan Griffin
Breaking Ice
Jason Branagan’s documentary charting the story Ireland’s first Winter Olympian’s sets release date of June 15th 2021.

The film was acquired by Random Media after it’s Irish premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh in 2020. 

Breaking Ice was produced by Branagan, Karin Larkin and Kamal Ibrahim. After premiering at the Chicago Irish Film Festival at the beginning of 2020, the film went on to have its Irish Premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh in 2020 where it found sales representation in the form of Jeff Dowd’s BloodSweatHoney. 

Breaking Ice tells the story of how in 1986 a group of elite rowers traded their boats for bobsleighs in an attempt to become Ireland’s first Winter Olympian’s; a feat they finally achieved in 1992. 

Lead by London-Irishman, Larry Tracey, the newly formed team competed internationally and fought tooth and nail to achieve qualification for the 1988 Winter Olympics. Having secured qualification, the stage was set for an historic Winter Olympic debut. But one thing stood in their way; the Olympic Council of Ireland. 

Read our interview with director Jason Branagan.

“We are delighted to be working with Random Media on the Breaking Ice release,” Branagan told IFTN. “To have a team as experienced as Random and Eric Doctorow handling the film worldwide is a dream. I can’t wait for the audiences around the world to learn about these athletes and what they achieved when the film is released.”

Breaking Ice will be available to audiences worldwide when it releases on digital platforms on June 15th.

Co-Producer Karin Larkin added: “We’re thrilled to have signed this deal with Random Media. The film was a labour of love for everyone involved and it’s great to know that audiences around the world will get to see Breaking Ice.”

Ahead of its release Breaking Ice will be continuing it’s festival run and will screen next at the Toronto Irish Film Festival in May. 

Eric Doctorow, CEO and Founder of Random Media said: “Jason has crafted a sports documentary with universal appeal. Breaking Ice is a perfect example of great documentary making and shows that you don’t need a massive budget if you have a great story, and this film has that. We look forward to bringing the film to audiences around the world.” 

Breaking Ice will release internationally on VOD on June 15th.





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