Punching Bag

Punching Bag is a drama from the United Kingdom centered on an amateur boxer. The story follows the protagonist as he faces a significant match, struggling against both his opponent in the ring and his own internal conflicts.

Directed and written by Rob Ayling, the short film has a runtime of 12 minutes. The production involved companies such as Candid Broads Productions, PANALUX®, CINELAB Film & Digital, and ARRI Rental. The cast features Michael Ajih as Elijah Phoenix, Mark Charles Williams as Max 'Pretty Boy' Matthews, and Dywayne Thomas as Judge. Other roles are played by Larry Olubamiwo as Coach, Matthew Charlery-Smith as an audience member and boxer, and Lynn Thomas as Chinara Phoenix. Rob Ayling also served as a producer alongside Anais Ferrato and Oriane Pick.